Patina – What is it, How is it Made, and Where Does it Develop?
We explore the term patina, looking at what it means, where it develops, and how it affects different materials.
Austin is a denim enthusiast that hails from Boston, Massachusetts. He works in the fashion industry and has a passion for all things visual. His photo blog is Men of Charisma and his adventures can be seen through his Instagram: @ausbry
We explore the term patina, looking at what it means, where it develops, and how it affects different materials.
We dive into the history of the Japanese patchwork style Boro, that's commonly seen on brands like Kapital and Koromo.
On Rawr Denim, we talk about five pairs of lightweight raw/selvedge denim that will carry you through the hot summer days.
We explain the differences between the similar-looking and warm-weather favorites: boat shoes, camp mocs, and blucher mocs.
On Rawr Denim we discuss the Scottish fabric Harris Tweed, its history that goes back centuries, and how it's used for high-quality outerwear.
We explore the history of chambray fabric, which originated in 16th century France as well as its structure and chambray products.
We breakdown the production process of leather, starting with the raw skins and ending with the beautiful, finished material.
We look into the history behind the Italian brand Vibram and their widely popular rubber soles, which cover the bottom of many quality boots.
We look at some of the most common (and most extreme) items raw denim fans like to fade into the pockets of their jeans.
We present a complete guide to cleaning and caring for leather boots. No matter what kind of leather they're made of, we've got the tips for you.