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02 November 2026
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Raw denim guide for beginners
Understand raw denim, selvedge, fit and fabric weight before buying your first pair. Compare five HSS jeans and their different sizing and shrinkage advice.
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Raw denim guide for beginners
Understand raw denim, selvedge, fit and fabric weight before buying your first pair. Compare five HSS jeans and their different sizing and shrinkage advice.
Tash Co. Indigo Jacquard Jacket Review: Fabric, Fit and Details
I review the Tash Co. indigo jacquard jacket, from its patterned cotton and copper buttons to the cropped Type II fit and indigo colour transfer.
The History of Hickory Stripe Work Shirts
A tough name, an 1845 shop advert, a Civil War portrait and a shipwreck with a surprise. The striped work shirt has a story well beyond the railway yard.
Corduroy Hunting Jacket Review: Brown, Navy and Fit
I review the brown and navy corduroy hunting jackets, comparing their fabric, construction and fit with my Barbour Bedale.
The History of Flannel Shirts
Welsh weaving shops, red-shirted sailors, an 1875 health column and a Melbourne gasworks. The flannel shirt has done rather more than chop wood.
New at Hidden Stitch Supply: hickory stripes and raw denim
Meet the latest OKONKWO additions: a hickory stripe cotton work shirt and 13.2 oz raw selvedge straight jeans, with practical advice on fit.
The History of Oxford Shirts
Oxford cloth was striped, checked and worn well beyond the college campus. Follow the shirt through sporting experiments, period adverts and a surprising White House letter.
The History of Corduroy
Miners’ trousers, Edwardian dresses, a Sydney three-piece suit and a rather bold seventies outfit. Follow corduroy through the clothes and people who wore it.
How should a chore coat fit?
Choose a chore coat around your layers, shoulder shape and preferred length. Two Maden coats show why matching size labels and sleeve numbers can mislead.
The History of Denim Jackets: Pleats, Pockets and a Late Name
A denim frock coat, a rodeo rider’s alteration and a government that counted every button. The story behind denim jackets, with a guide to Type I, II and III.
The History of OG-107 Fatigue Pants: Pockets, Paperwork and the Laundry
A colour number became a menswear name. Follow OG-107 fatigue pants through the cotton sateen story, Army fabric tests, everyday jobs and a machine built to wash 400 garments an hour.
NON-STOCK Waxed Jacket Review: Barbour Bedale and Ashby Compared
I compare the NON-STOCK waxed canvas jacket with my Barbour Bedale and Ashby, covering fit, lining, pockets, cuffs and my choice for everyday wear.
The History of Jeans: Pockets, Patents and Doing Your Own Thing
A tailor’s rivets, a courtroom dispute, shirt collars and patched-up road trips. Follow the useful, surprising details behind the jeans we wear today.
The History of Chore Coats: Pockets, Work and an Unlikely Parade
French factory jackets, beer-stained student clothes and a 1920 parade against expensive clothing. The surprisingly eventful history of the everyday chore coat.
The History of Waxed Jackets: From Oilskins to the Bedale and Beaufort
From fishermen’s oilskins to motorcycle trials and submarine deck suits: the surprising history behind waxed jackets, the Barbour Bedale and Beaufort, and today’s NON-STOCK hunting jacket.
New at Hidden Stitch Supply for October
A quick look at the latest additions: OG-107 fatigue pants, heavyweight raw selvedge jeans and a dedicated page for the navy corduroy hunting jacket.
15 oz Raw Selvedge Denim Trucker Jacket Review
My review of the 15 oz raw selvedge Type III trucker jacket, covering its soft denim, neat seams, slim fit and the pocket and rear-tab details to know before buying.
Chinese vs Western clothing sizes: a men's fit guide
A Chinese L can be a Small on our store, but that does not apply to every garment. See real examples and learn why the measurements between sizes matter.
5KM Year of the Horse Jeans Review: Fabric, Details and Fit
A closer look at 5KM Year of the Horse jeans: heavy 18 oz selvedge denim, red and gold details, construction and practical sizing advice.
Watch my Maden Canvas Chore Coat review
Watch my review of the Maden Canvas Chore Coat. I cover the fabric, fit and small details, plus three reasons it might not be right for you.
Hidden Stitch Supply is now open
Hidden Stitch Supply is now open. Meet the small launch range, learn how the products are chosen and find out how sizing and international shipping work.
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