Buying Guides

If you’re thinking about joining one (or both) of our denim fading competitions, you’ll need a made-to-fade piece. On our partner site, Denimhunters, you’ll find guides introducing you to the best made-to-fade pieces that money can buy. You can support the competition by using these guides and buying from the brands and retailers we link to.

RAW SELVEDGE JEANS

Looking for the bar-none best pair of selvedge jeans? You’ve got options. We’ve cut it down to 21 makers of the best men’s selvedge jeans.


RAW DENIM SHIRTS

A well-faded raw denim shirt is a grail for most denimheads. But it’s tougher to fade than your jeans. This list has 20 shirts that’re worth the work.


RAW DENIM JACKETS

Whether you’re an expert or a first-time fader, you need a made-to-fade raw denim jacket. This list of 20 fade-primed jean jackets will get you started.