Dr. Sonya Abrego on Where to Buy Vintage Jeans | PoK Season 13 Episode 8

Where DO you find the best vintage jeans? This week, Dr. Sonya Abrego, the world's preeminent Westernwear historian joins Sol and Michael to talk about vintage jeans, American-made denim, the Cone Mills Corporation, Lee Jeans (and why pocket designs matter!), what IS selvedge denim, (and what is raw denim), her greatest finds from her days as a picker, the modern landscape of denim, how to date levis, what is so special about raw denim (especially if it's made in the US), some myths about denim production, the craziest denim/workwear brand you've never heard of (not a joke, Sonya blew my mind), her newest research, and so much more! If you want to hear episodes early, support the podcast, and be included in all of our giveaways, subscribe to our HeroHero: https://herohero.co/pok --- 0:00 Dr. Sonya Abrego - Western Wear Expert & Fashion Historian 0:35 What makes vintage Levi's valuable? 2:02 What is selvedge denim? 4:04 How to date vintage Levi's jeans 5:52 Where to find vintage Western wear 7:14 Why is Western wear popular? 11:52 What is raw denim? 14:37 Best vintage clothing stores 18:20 How to authenticate vintage denim 22:45 Cone Mills denim? 28:30 Japanese selvedge denim brands 35:15 Kapital clothing brand guide 42:00 How to identify vintage cowboy shirts 48:25 Western wear trends 2025 53:40 Where to buy vintage jeans online 58:10 How to care for raw denim 1:02:35 Is vintage clothing sustainable? 1:06:20 Ranch wear vs Western wear difference 1:09:09 Spaghetti We