Starting as a promising sapling in 2017, Withered Fig have spent the last 7 years sinking their roots deep into the American scene from their home base in Northern Virginia. They now boast one of America’s premier line-ups of heritage goods from some of our favourite Japanese, American, and European makers.

With their growing cadre of stylish and rugged leather jackets, and the groundswell of enthusiastic adoption from nearly every corner of the rugged scene, Master Supply have very quickly become a household name among rugged enthusiasts. The perfect jacket brand for outlaws, rebels, and range-riders.

Founded in 2005, Brave Star were America’s first premium selvedge brand. A true-blue classic in the American scene, they boast some of the most loyal and enthusiastic customers in the scene—a tribute to their ability to understand exactly what their customers want and to balance value, quality, and stylishness.

For more than a century, Wesco has proved itself to be one of the world’s most dependable and uncompromising builders. Whether you polish your boots a few times a month or push them to their breaking point, Wescos will never let you down. They’re made for the long and winding road.

Since 2017, Willie’s Leathers have been rocketing to the top of the bookmaking scene in Southeast Asia. Made by hand in the Philippines with precision and care, each pair that comes out of William Camona’s workshop has all the hallmarks of quality that boot lovers look for.

Sweden-based SOSO aims to be the world’s largest producer of affordable, custom-made, high-quality selvedge denim. They’ve made leaps and strides as a brand over the last decade, and each step along the way, they’ve shown that they are plugged into this fade-loving community, sharing our passion for the fading arts.

Naked & Famous perpetually challenge the limits of what is possible with raw denim. From glow-in-the-dark and scratch-n-sniff denim to cashmere blends and ultra-heavy raws, they continually ask and answer those what if questions that make their brand such a distinctive presence in the market.

Arguably the un-fussiest selvedge you can find, TCB jeans don’t demand a lot. They cost far less than they should, and they don’t need a lot of special care. Just use and abuse them and throw them in the wash whenever required. They thrive under pressure.

With a cult-like devotion from new-vintage enthusiasts all over the globe, Mister Freedom are in a category of their own making. Immediately recognizable, impeccably finished, and comfortable as the day is long, Mister Freedom pieces are as essential as they come.

In Canada, good workwear stockists can be thousands of miles apart. Set your compass with Toronto’s Lost & Found as magnetic north. Their carefully curated selection of well-made goods and nearly impossible to find labels make them a North Star in the fashion wilderness.

The backbone of the American scene on both coasts and south of the border, Self Edge offers unbeatable selection, exclusive collaborations, and knowledgeable staff. Look no further if you want the best that the denim world has to offer.

Rivet & Hide have been a pillar of the European scene since 2012. Two year after founding their business online, they planted their feet in central London with their first brick and mortar store, which quickly became a beacon for denimheads.

New York’s ahead-of-the-curve stockists are heading to new heights by expanding to the mile-high city. The new Denver location will see Blue in Green returning to their roots, with an intense focus on Japanese selvedge and heritage style.

Spain’s premier destination for high-quality and vintage-inspired menswear, Redcast Heritage have quickly made a name for themselves as purveyors of some of Japan’s most exclusive and hard-to-find denim labels. Their roster of brands grows more impressive with every passing year.

A true-blue titan in the European scene, Berlin’s Burg & Schild stock some of the world’s hardest-to-get brands from Europe, Japan, and America. For heritage menswear enthusiasts, walking through their doors is like walking into a candy shop. Just try to leave empty handed!

With a focus on Japanese selvedge and well-made boots and knitwear from the Pacific Northwest, Brooklyn Clothing has helped place Calgary on the map as a destination for rugged menswear enthusiasts. A truly remarkable selection of hard-to-find labels and impeccably made menswear.

With beautiful collaborations under their belt with Japanese legends like Samurai and Japan Blue Jeans, Benzak Denim Developers are making sure that the mark they leave on this scene is an indelible one. A great choice for those who want to fuse Japanese craftsmanship, value, and razor-sharp European styling.

Singapore-based Obbigood Label has been focusing on crafting hand-made leather pieces that are both unique and useful. Their belts, bags, and wallets can be found in dozens of quality-good stockists around the world, and they are appreciated by those who know quality when they see it.

Pinion have absolutely exploded onto the scene over the past few years, helped along by their almost cult-like status among some of Thailand’s fading elite. Their heavy selvedge pieces fade like the dickens, and, if you’re looking to go toe-to-toe with the best contrast faders in the world, start here.

Designed for “Bikers, Rockers, and Gentlemen”, Shangri-La Heritage’s leather jackets have been kicking down the doors at some of our favourite well-made goods stockists since 2017. Evoking a bygone age and a lost paradise, their Italian-made leather goods are the genuine article.

Inspired by iconic workwear, militaria, and outdoor gear, Cloth & Cut are obsessed with details, with the almost unnoticeable touches that manufacturers used to create durable and useful garments. A Cloth & Cut piece is an education in the history of beautiful, well-made things.

With all of their denim products proudly made in San Francisco, Tellason continues to produce American workwear in the old-fashioned way—slowly, passionately, and close to home. A great pick for serious contenders who need styles and pieces that are made to endure.

Part of the Naked & Famous family, Unbranded offers a no-frills approach to raw denim that appeals to those who couldn’t care less about celebrity endorsements. No embroidery and no ad campaigns. Their heavy and fade-primed denim speaks for itself. No fat or filler. All fades.

This one-man brand from Illinois is doing all the little things right. He’s using some of the best available denims from Japan, and he’s assembling each pair in his own backyard. The results are really remarkable—especially for a new brand. If you’re looking for a pair that will get noticed right out of the gate, check out Baird’s pairs.

When Robin Meijerink of Robin Denim announced that he would be starting his own made-in-Japan denim brand, we expected something special. He surpassed our expectations. His tapered fit quickly rocketed to essential status, and his newly released slim straight fit is primed to do the same.

The world is starting to appreciate the depths of Thailand’s passion for denim, thanks in no small part to makers like Nama. The Bangkok-based brand has built a stellar reputation on the back of their fast-fading denims and smart tailoring. Either off the rack or custom, they’re a great choice.

This one-man operation produces a wide range of beautiful leather products, but Isaac has become a household name among denim enthusiasts for his leather belts. For the discerning selvedge enthusiast, no outfit is complete without one, and each year, our champion takes a very special one home.

If you appreciate high-quality leathers, you’ll want to take a look at Luke’s page. He starts each of his custom belts with high-grade veg-tanned hides from tanneries like J&FJ Baker and Hermann Oak (some of them north of 8mm thick). Serious patina-primed belts for uncompromising denimheads.

Picky leather lovers know that Germany’s Timeless Leather Craftsmanship is where you go to find Europe’s best belts and leather goods. If you’re looking for the perfect and stylish compliment for your well-made selvedge, you can’t go wrong if you make the Timeless choice.

If you care about your knitwear half as much as you care about your jeans (and you should), legendary German knitwear brand Heimat are probably already on your radar. For those who regularly brave the elements, there’s simply nothing better (or warmer) than a Heimat.