Raw denim has only gotten more popular since denim enthusiasts met through an online fashion message board in the early 2000's. Yes, it's a thing; thousands of people spending hundreds of dollars on pants only to proudly wear them every day, for months at a time, without ever washing them. In this episode, we fill you in on why the denim phenomenon has merit, how to get started with your own pair of raw jeans, and give you helpful advice we learned from years of experience with getting sick fades.

In This Episode

Why Jeans?

* Natural progression from getting back to basics

* Community of enthusiasts (2:20)

* Superdenim (http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/forum/22-superdenim/)

* What makes raw denim special (2:55)

* Heritage and individuality (4:00)

* A trend turned hobby (6:07)

Getting Started with Raw Denim

* 3 tiers of denim brands to consider (7:19)

* The Three Tiers of Raw Denim: Entry, Mid, and End Level Jeans on RawrDenim (http://www.rawrdenim.com/2014/09/three-tiers-raw-denim-entry-mid-end-level-jeans/)

* What to look for when buying jeans (8:01)

* You get what you pay for (9:13)

* The biggest mistake to avoid when dropping $$$ (10:13)

* When Bernard doesn't take Sidney's advice (http://supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php/topic/43843-self-edge-x-flat-head/?p=1814820)

I'm Just Wearing Jeans

* Maintenance and common myths about never washing (13:58)

* How to Look After Your Jeans on Mr Porter (http://www.mrporter.com/journal/the-tutorial/how-to-look-after-your-jeans/250)

* Wabi-what? (17:28)

* Jeans as a part of your lifestyle and daily ritual (19:30)

* Last words and final advice (20:32)

* Visit Self Edge (http://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/the_shop)

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