How to Talk About Denim

I started writing "How to Talk About" guides with a mindset that nobody should have to feel stupid talking about clothes. If you're reading this blog—there are no stupid questions. This guide will cover everything from "what are jeans?" to "what are sanforization and mercerization?" But I'm not going to stop there. I'm also going to focus on the things that make denim special. Why do people like raw denim? Why do people like Sashiko and Boro? What's the deal with the different types of trucker jackets? Heddels used to have a dictionary, but I'm going to step beyond that, and try to share the spirit—not just the definitions. You will hear me generally subvert everything I say by calling it pedantic and pointless, but also point out exactly why these detailed definitions are important; if this seems strange, it's because reality is strange. And also because I wrote this article over the course of years. Again, there's no need to read this guide from start to finish. Feel free to jump…