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Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionNew to Denim? This is Part II of a biweekly series about anything and everything that goes into your favorite pair of blue jeans. My goal: help you find your new favorite pair of jeans, or better yet, understand why you love the ones you have already. Click here to read Part I: The Fit.Washes.The color of a pair of jeans is referred to as its wash. The term refers to the rinsing process used to moderate the indigo dye concentration in the raw denim fabric from wh … read more

When you’re with your significant other, every day is special. But why not make Valentine’s Day the most special one of all? Whether you’re climbing, staying in, or heading into town for dinner, the Bivouac team has you covered for outfitting any type of date. Check out our ideas below!Climbing Date: WomenYour outfit for the climbing gym has to be cute, yet sensible – something you can sweat in, before grabbing a beer after you climb. We recommend starting with a graphic tank from the North Face … read more

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionIn this third and final installment, we’ll synthesize everything we’ve covered so far into profiles of a few of the world’s foremost denim producers. After all, what good is all your denim expertise if it doesn’t manifest into something you can actually wear? I’ll be breaking down the brands we carry by telling you about the brand, their fits offered, what kind of fabric they use, from where they source their denim, and what they do best.Levi’s.The brand that sta … read more

4. The Off-SeasonJacket: Arc’teryx A2B Commuter HardshellShirt: The North Face Reaxion Amp CrewPants: The North Face Winter Warm TightsGloves: The North Face Runner’s E-Tip GloveShoes: The North Face Ultra TR IIBeanie: Arc’teryxWatch: Garmin Forerunner 2255. The Initiate Shirt: Vineyard Vines Slim Fit Murray Shirt (in-store only)Pants: AG Lux Khaki in WheatBelt: Trafalgar “Kane” in Brown LeatherShoes: Clark’s Desert Boot in Beeswax LeatherWatch: Timex South StreetAccessories: Detroit Grooming Co … read more

Written by Cat S., Bivouac Boutique SalespersonLike most college students, I value my sleep… and since I don’t get much of it in the first place, I like to get in every little bit I can in the mornings. I have this really bad habit of abusing the snooze button. I tell myself that I’m going to wake up at 9, but then I don’t get up until 9:40, so I end up rushing to get ready. Once I’m finally ready I have no time to eat breakfast so I get to be that guy whose stomach is growling uncomfortably … read more