Our 2025 Denimhead Gift Guides

I mentioned in last Friday’s weekly newsletter that these were coming—and now they’re here: Three brand-new gift guides, each one organised by budget and built for denimheads like you.

Whether you're fielding questions about what’s on your wishlist or hunting for the perfect present, this is the email you'll want to forward.

Each guide starts at the low end of its price range and climbs as you scroll. We’ve got:

• Gifts Under $150 – Small-dollar presents with real impact

• $150–$400 – Well-made gear at that mid-spend sweet spot

• Over $400 – Big-ticket pieces for denimheads who expect only the best

We’ve kept denim out of these guides (jeans, jackets, shirts, etc.). If you want to give (or wish for) the gift of denim, start here instead:

• Selvedge Masterlist

• Denim Jacket Guide

• Denim Shirt Guide

I’ll find my favourite picks from each of the gift guides below, but you gotta see this first!

The Iron Heart N1 Frenzy Continues!

A week ago, Iron Heart dropped the khaki-coloured winter whipcord N1, and most sizes sold out almost instantly.

Today, like right now, they’ve released the second colour this season, a gorgeous deep blue navy, with a brown alpaca-wool lining. If I didn’t already have last season’ black N1, I’d jump on this, no doubt!

If you’re unsure about which size to get, I get it. I’m 178 cm (5’10”) and around 75 kg (165 lbs), and I have both a medium and a large N1.

My green medium is a tad shorter and fits more snugly in the chest, but I can still wear it over a flannel—though I think it feels/looks best over a tee. My black large is roomier and works better when I take the kids to school on our cargo bike.

My Favourite Gifts Under $150

• Whitesville Tees – The best gateway to loopwheel basics.

• Division Road Cedar Shoe Trees – A must-have for keeping boots in top shape.

• Brave Star Raw Denim Soap – A proper detergent made for fades.

• Felix Green Bandana – Cult-favorite patterns that always hit.

• Full Count Indigo Watch Cap – Rope-dyed warmth that ages like denim.

• Redcast Heritage Jeans Hangers – Too cool, even if your closet's full.

My Top Picks from the $150–$400 Guide

• Indigofera New Desert Blanket – I have three of these blankets already, but there’s always room for one more.

• Red Wing 8-Inch Moc Toe – A true classic that only gets better with wear.

• RGT Waxed Supply Jacket – The waxed canvas icon with modern heritage cred—Bond-approved.

• Pigeon Tree Belt – Practically standard issue in the selvedge scene. A rugged, handmade essential.

• Wonder Looper Hoodie – Ultra-heavyweight comfort for those who like their basics with backbone.

My Extravagant Gift Picks from the $400+ Guide

• Good Art Hlywd Curb Chain – Exquisitely crafted, small-package luxury with serious presence.

• Freenote Cloth RJ-2 – A shearling-lined stunner. Weighty, warm, and absolutely unforgettable.

• John Lofgren Combat Boots – Handmade in Japan from Chromexcel. Built for life, admired everywhere.

• Vasco Leather Travel Bag – Full-grain elegance for rugged journeys. Beautiful craftsmanship, built to roam.