The Rite Blog
Pockets and things: A T-shirt This Way Comes
john lofgren loopwheel made in japan pocket tee t-shirt the rite stuff tube knit
It's been a while since I've posted it seems, so hello there again! If you follow my Instagram you might have noticed me post some photos of a new rumbling in the land of The Rite Stuff: that's right, a pocket tee!
Announcement: Wabash scarves
john lofgren made in japan scarf the rite stuff wabash
It's with a heavy heart that I have to announce a problem with the wabash selvedge scarves: namely, they lost their selvedges. Because of a miscommunication with the factory, they accidentally cut off the selvedge edges of the wabash fabric and sewed them over.
Who I follow online: Blogs
Occasionally, in the sea of choices that the Internet provides these days, we get a little lost or don't feel sure where to turn next. Maybe you're burned out on amekaji but you don't feel like going 1890s hobo miner chic.
The Rite Stuff 'Harvester' ecru long-sleeve henley sample
cotton ecru harvester henley john lofgren long-sleeve made in japan the rite stuff
Hello again ladies and gents, I'm back with something big: the first sample of The Rite Stuff 'Harvester' long-sleeve henley in ecru fabric! Once again, the shirt is made in Japan, with Japanese fabric, with John Lofgren and Co. Although it's a sample, the factory knocked it out of the park on the first try and I don't plan on making more samples. We'll just change the tag out for a different one and this baby is good to go! In case you missed my previous blog post on henleys, I've dived a bit into the history of this shirt, which...
The Changing Face of the Denim Industry, or Why White Oak Closing Moves the Needle
cone mills denim industry news white oak
Cone Mills is shutting down its White Oak plant; no more major mill making selvedge denim in the US anymore. Why did this happen? What does it mean for the scene? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?