America's most iconic garment isn't best made in America anymore.

America may have invented jeans, but Japan preserved the craftsmanship that made great denim iconic. Understanding selvedge denim means looking beyond the red edge to the weaving, rope dyeing, stitching, and construction that shape how a pair looks and ages over time. If you appreciate timeless menswear and quality over shortcuts, follow for more videos on men's style. What detail do you look for first when buying denim?