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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Welsh hillsides, American logging camps, and a Seattle music scene all wove the flannel shirt into an icon. Its history — and what separates a great flannel from a flimsy one.
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From the boxy first "blouse" to the V-stitched trucker everyone pictures, the denim jacket is a century of American design. Its evolution — and what makes a great one.
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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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In a world built to throw clothing away, repairing it is radical. The Japanese turned that act into an art form centuries ago — boro and sashiko — and it's the deepest inspiration behind everything we build.
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