Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Rose Anvil x White’s Sundance Boot - bit.ly/3RllRpf
Rose Anvil x Russell Moccasin OG Moc - bit.ly/3T2tG3P
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VIDEOS MENTIONED:
Nicks Builder Pro Cut in Half Boot Review: youtu.be/LfwV3rvenQQ
White’s Perry Select Cut in Half Boot Review: youtu.be/gcsjIFJ6RF4
MSCHF Big Red Boot Cut in Half Boot Review: youtu.be/FlBrSkttBws
Carhartt vs Carhartt WIP Pants Review: youtu.be/iRwXF_FFHzQ
Rose Anvil x Naked & Famous Denim Blood Brother Pants: youtu.be/pwpm1GWkQpk
Credit: [5]
How to Bleach Jeans With Clorox: youtu.be/6nZDlOgL_Hc
How you washin: tiktok.com/@baggys.tv/video/7530688004550069526
Sun-faded these jeans with lemon sea salt: tiktok.com/@andreaevolves/video/7642082853273996575
DIY Guide: Fade Your Jeans with 2 Simple Ingredients: tiktok.com/@slime__777/video/7608360160259607838
**How to Get Into Raw Denim — A Beginner's Guide at Self Edge NYC**
⚡ QUICK ANSWER: I'm a boots-and-leather guy who knew nothing about raw/selvedge denim, so I went to Self Edge in New York — one of the most respected denim shops in the country — and had store manager Daniel walk me through everything: how to pick a weight, how it should fit, how to actually wash it, and how to get the fades. Biggest takeaway: the "never wash your jeans" thing is a myth. You SHOULD wash them — roughly every ~3 months of regular wear — and skipping washes to chase fades can actually cause blowouts. Everything else (ocean soaks, freezer tricks, a year without washing) is mostly folklore.
👖 RAW DENIM BASICS (what you'll learn):
- "Oz" = fabric weight. ~12oz is lightweight/summer; a Levi's 501 sits around 14oz; 21oz (like Iron Heart's signature) is heavy, rugged, boot-ready denim.
- Raw denim starts stiff and dark — like a heritage boot, the worst it'll ever look is day one. It fades and molds to you with wear.
- Wash them. Cold wash, machine is fine. First wash around 3 months depending on wear. Not washing = higher blowout risk, especially on slimmer/tapered cuts.
- Fit for your body, not the trend. For an athletic/bigger-hip build (or if you skate), go a classic straight or relaxed straight, not slim. Size the WAIST first; many run small, so sizing up one is common.
- Most good shops hem in-store, so buy for waist/fit and get the length dialed after.
- Fades come from honest wear + proper washing — no ocean, no freezer, no bathtub rituals required.
Timestamps:
00:00 Why the boot guys are doing pants
00:44 Raw denim is intimidating — here's why
02:13 Inside Self Edge NYC (meet Daniel)
03:16 Denim weights explained: 12oz to 21oz
03:50 Iron Heart 21oz & the classic straight 634
04:32 Black "fade-to-gray," slubby & linen-blend fabrics
06:43 The washing myths — ocean, freezer, 365 days no wash
07:04 How often you should ACTUALLY wash raw denim
08:51 The framed jean: one year of real fades
10:56 Getting sized for a "complicated" body
12:28 In-store hemming
13:48 Trying them on — the wide-leg winner
14:13 First impressions + my fade-log plan
15:43 Don't be intimidated — final thoughts
❓ QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERS
- Should you wash raw / selvedge denim?
- How often should you wash raw denim?
- What does "oz" mean in denim and what weight should I buy?
- What's the difference between raw and selvedge denim?
- How do you get fades on raw denim?
- Is the freezer / ocean / never-wash thing real?
- How should raw denim fit, and do you size up or down?
- Can you skate in selvedge jeans?
- What's a good beginner raw denim brand?
- How long before the first wash?
#denim #rawdenim #selvedgedenim #selfedge
Get a Rose Anvil Micro-Adjust Belt to complement your pants and boots here - bit.ly/4vVDPOl
Check out Self Edge here - bit.ly/3QGPcdK
Boncoura 34 Wide Leg Jean Self Edge Exclusive - bit.ly/3QGPcdK
Buy American here to help support the channel
Rose Anvil x Nicks ND4 - bit.ly/4yw4a7s
Rose Anvil x White’s Sundance Boot - bit.ly/3RllRpf
Rose Anvil x Russell Moccasin OG Moc - bit.ly/3T2tG3P
Opie Way Bloodcore CV - bit.ly/3RkRsaK
Rose Anvil American Made Leather Goods - bit.ly/4w9SJk9
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
Nicks Builder Pro Cut in Half Boot Review: youtu.be/LfwV3rvenQQ
White’s Perry Select Cut in Half Boot Review: youtu.be/gcsjIFJ6RF4
MSCHF Big Red Boot Cut in Half Boot Review: youtu.be/FlBrSkttBws
Carhartt vs Carhartt WIP Pants Review: youtu.be/iRwXF_FFHzQ
Rose Anvil x Naked & Famous Denim Blood Brother Pants: youtu.be/pwpm1GWkQpk
Credit: [5]
How to Bleach Jeans With Clorox: youtu.be/6nZDlOgL_Hc
How you washin: tiktok.com/@baggys.tv/video/7530688004550069526
Sun-faded these jeans with lemon sea salt: tiktok.com/@andreaevolves/video/7642082853273996575
DIY Guide: Fade Your Jeans with 2 Simple Ingredients: tiktok.com/@slime__777/video/7608360160259607838
**How to Get Into Raw Denim — A Beginner's Guide at Self Edge NYC**
⚡ QUICK ANSWER: I'm a boots-and-leather guy who knew nothing about raw/selvedge denim, so I went to Self Edge in New York — one of the most respected denim shops in the country — and had store manager Daniel walk me through everything: how to pick a weight, how it should fit, how to actually wash it, and how to get the fades. Biggest takeaway: the "never wash your jeans" thing is a myth. You SHOULD wash them — roughly every ~3 months of regular wear — and skipping washes to chase fades can actually cause blowouts. Everything else (ocean soaks, freezer tricks, a year without washing) is mostly folklore.
👖 RAW DENIM BASICS (what you'll learn):
- "Oz" = fabric weight. ~12oz is lightweight/summer; a Levi's 501 sits around 14oz; 21oz (like Iron Heart's signature) is heavy, rugged, boot-ready denim.
- Raw denim starts stiff and dark — like a heritage boot, the worst it'll ever look is day one. It fades and molds to you with wear.
- Wash them. Cold wash, machine is fine. First wash around 3 months depending on wear. Not washing = higher blowout risk, especially on slimmer/tapered cuts.
- Fit for your body, not the trend. For an athletic/bigger-hip build (or if you skate), go a classic straight or relaxed straight, not slim. Size the WAIST first; many run small, so sizing up one is common.
- Most good shops hem in-store, so buy for waist/fit and get the length dialed after.
- Fades come from honest wear + proper washing — no ocean, no freezer, no bathtub rituals required.
Timestamps:
00:00 Why the boot guys are doing pants
00:44 Raw denim is intimidating — here's why
02:13 Inside Self Edge NYC (meet Daniel)
03:16 Denim weights explained: 12oz to 21oz
03:50 Iron Heart 21oz & the classic straight 634
04:32 Black "fade-to-gray," slubby & linen-blend fabrics
06:43 The washing myths — ocean, freezer, 365 days no wash
07:04 How often you should ACTUALLY wash raw denim
08:51 The framed jean: one year of real fades
10:56 Getting sized for a "complicated" body
12:28 In-store hemming
13:48 Trying them on — the wide-leg winner
14:13 First impressions + my fade-log plan
15:43 Don't be intimidated — final thoughts
❓ QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERS
- Should you wash raw / selvedge denim?
- How often should you wash raw denim?
- What does "oz" mean in denim and what weight should I buy?
- What's the difference between raw and selvedge denim?
- How do you get fades on raw denim?
- Is the freezer / ocean / never-wash thing real?
- How should raw denim fit, and do you size up or down?
- Can you skate in selvedge jeans?
- What's a good beginner raw denim brand?
- How long before the first wash?
#denim #rawdenim #selvedgedenim #selfedge
