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Some individuals and various old school workwear companies wax denim to make the fabric waterproof, windproof, and durable. This old method creates a stiff texture that breaks in over time. It forms unique fade patterns that show how you wear the item. Benefits of Waxed Denim -Water resistance: Wax blocks rain and keeps you dry. -Wind protection: Thick layers stop cold air from passing through. -Extra strength: The coating protects the cotton threads from wear and tear. -Age

OK,..normally, when its extremely HOT, and we're in the dreaded dog days of summer, you will see me touting the virtues of Seersucker, Linen and even the ever elusive summer weight wool. However,..for the most informal of occasions ,.the natural, go-to, fiber of choice is clearly a lighter weight denim ( anything less then 12 ounces or less) ,.and depending on the particular weave and construction of the fabric,.a well made lightweight can be as comfortable as most linen you

#denimfashionfrontier This particular nonfiction book,..denim. - Fashion Frontier by Emma McClendon is,.outside of my couple of Ralph Lauren books one of my favorites, ven if she gets things wrong about the old denim US Navy uniforms,.Lol its a wonderful and entertaining read that shows #denim is more than just basic workwear. "Denim: Fashion's Frontier" is an acclaimed fashion history book written by fashion historian and curator Emma McClendon. Published by Yale University

To be succinct,.and direct. What we know as, and refer to as "preppy" clothing is literally the polar opposite of "workwear". The difference generally being one of class and social status and offcourse the origins of why the clothing was designed and made in the first place. Preppy style originated in the early 20th century among students at elite Northeastern U.S. college-preparatory schools and Ivy League universities like Harvard and Yale, as well as the HBCU's the "Histor