An extra layer of cloth across the thighs and knees. It's the least glamorous detail in workwear and one of the smartest — here's why.
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Every pair of blue jeans owes its color to one of the oldest, most magical dyes in history. Understanding indigo is the key to understanding why great denim fades the way it does — and why we chase the best of it in Japan.
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Born on French rail lines and farms as the "bleu de travail," the chore coat is the most quietly perfect work jacket ever made. Its history — and why it never goes out of style.
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Born in 1926 to replace an itchy wool jersey, the sweatshirt became one of the most versatile garments ever made. Its history — and what heavyweight terry really means.
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It started as underwear. The t-shirt's climb from the ship's deck to the world's most-worn garment — and what separates a great tee from a throwaway one.
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