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The Self Edge Bender's Lookbook
The calm solace one finds in a dimly lit dive bar is a feeling known well to many San Franciscans. The deep history of hiding out in a bar goes back over a century in San Francisco. Starting with the Gold Rush days as the capital of California’s lawless “Barbary Coast” to the Kerouac and Ginsberg hang-outs in North Beach in the 1950’s to the Tavern Guild organization of gay bar owners of the 1960’s; San Francisco has seen its fare share of social groups using bars as their home base.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
With this lookbook we’ve put the spotlight on Benders Bar and the people who own and work there. Benders is where we’ve called our home base in San Francisco for two decades and which also happens to be around the corner from the first Self Edge on Valencia Street which we opened in 2006. Just a couple of businesses with distinct visions, aging somewhat gracefully.
Photography: Dani Ponce / Styling: Oscar Ojeda / Creative & Direction: Kiya Babzani
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8 hours ago, reallypeacedoff said:
We get that usual collab preview this week?
Benny Gold.
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2 hours ago, Abochka said:
Amazing! They’ll be in stores the 14th, @kiya? I’m gonna be in New York and wanna pop by…
Yes! At all stores December 14th.
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1 hour ago, reallypeacedoff said:
Regarding Poten caps, specifically this one, what sort of wash process would you recommend?
PS I received my SC1947 BKBK, such a nice fit, letting them drape before I figure out cuff but love the silhouette.
Use a hat washing cage and wash it in cold water in a dishwasher with no drying. Or you can hand wash it. This is one of the only Poten models without a leather headband making it easier to wash.
1 hour ago, Josh'N'Roll said:As the end of the year draws closer, I'd like to reserve a pair of Imperial Jeans in size 36 for January 1, 2024 when you start giving them away for free. 😁
You think you got me, but little do you know the release date is December 14th!
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IRON HEART WINTER COLLECTION OF EVERYTHING TO KEEP YOU WARM
Many new arrivals from Iron Heart have landed this week. We've got new workshirts made of Iron Heart's Ultra-Heavy flannel in various colors, non-oiled Deck Jackets in two colors, selvedge chinos, A2 Deck jackets, and snap buttoned denim shirts.
Shop Iron Heart Online: https://www.selfedge.com/iron-heart
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POTEN WINTER COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BASEBALL CAPS
This season we see Poten doing their caps in four new fabrics, two in fitted versions and two in adjustable. These hats are crazy nice, nicer than any other straight ahead baseball cap we've ever seen.
Every cap style has a super soft and supple inner leather headband which has been lightly treated so it’s not destroyed by sweat.
The caps have zero exterior branding except for the stitches which you can see from the top of the crown from the interior branding tags being sewn into the center of the crown. The cap has a medium height crown and the brim has a medium length to it with 19 concentric stitches which feel and look pretty cool in person. If you're into baseball caps, you'll love what Poten is doing.
Shop Poten Online: https://www.selfedge.com/poten
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4 hours ago, evor1 said:
Ok thanks. Let me ask you first. I purchased the darkshadow pod shorts in black. Based on how they fit now I do not want them to get any smaller in the waist. After a soak/wash I know they will shrink but do they end up stretching back fully? if not then I will want to size up 1.
I own those same shorts in both in the black/black and indigo/black. They stretch about 1" in the waist after 45 wears or so, and with a cold wash and air/line dry they shrank back down to the original waist size. As long as you're wearing them long enough for them to stretch a bit and washing them in cold water with an air dry you should be fine.
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2 hours ago, evor1 said:
i made a purchase at the sf store while vising my parents but i live in los angeles. I may want to exchange for a size up. can i do this at the la store?
Email us with what the item is and what size you need, when it was purchased and we'lll do our best to sort you out quickly.
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19 minutes ago, JohnM said:
Just picked up an Oiled Whipcord N1 Deck Jacket (Olive) at Self Edge SF and love it.
I expected to be a Large, given IH shirts in XL (most have said to size down on the N1). But XL fits well -- slightly big with a tee shirt but perfect with a long sleeve shirt or flannel.
Appreciate that IH chose not to line the sleeves with alpaca. The quilted satin lining is perfect -- less bulky and more comfortable.
Thanks Kiya. Really good service from Nicholas and Paolo today -- helpful and knowledgeable. Online shopping has taken over, but it was great to get into the store on a clear day in San Francisco and pork out on a carnitas burrito in the Mission District after visiting the store.
You'll love that deck jacket, it's one of the best outerwear pieces we've ever carried. I know it was chaotic in there but we appreciate you making the trip in today!
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1 minute ago, cadence said:
Really interesting in that latest Flat Head flannel, but I've never owned Flat Head. I remember trying them on in store once and everything was too small but the measurements look like a 40 would work. Has their flannels gotten bigger? My other Ultra Heavy Flannels from Iron Heart are XL. Should I go 42 to be on the safe side... also to help with any shrinking?
Flat Head's flannels have increased in sizing over the past few years, so they're not as small as they used to be. With a cold wash and air/line dry you'll get about half a size of shrinkage over 4 to 8 washes.
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13 minutes ago, reallypeacedoff said:
Yes! Have a pair in the cart waiting but will head up to SELA to try some others.
Side note: your product filter system is so nice Kiya. Really helps when trying to slim down the perfect pair.
Thank you so much! We really tried to use all the specs for jeans and tees to help narrow down what you're looking for due to high number of choices.
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THE SELF EDGE BLACK FRIDAY SALE - THIS WEEKEND!
This weekend we're running a Black Friday sale from Friday through Monday. This will be the last time we're discounting anything this year. Come by the store and see all our new collections and enjoy a 15% off sale on everything (except Good Art).
Everything will be marked down 15% for four days; come by and check out our new goods, we even have some new winter collections in stock from many of the brands we carry.
Self Edge Online Store Sale: Starts: 9am (PST) Friday, November 24 / Ends: 9am (PST) Tuesday, November 28
Sale in-store and online will be 15% off (excludes hems/repairs/Good Art). Customers which are not local can use a coupon code for 15% off everything in our online store starting at 9AM (PST) Friday November 24, the coupon code will be good until 9am (PST) Tuesday, November 28. Sale terms cannot be retroactive for past purchases or to pre-purchase items which are not currently in stock.
Coupon Code for 15% off: BF23
Shop Online: https://www.selfedge.com
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3SIXTEEN X SCHOTT 20YR HORSEHIDE PERFECTO + DENIM SHIRTS & JEANS
3sixteen's eighth annual collaboration with Schott NYC coincides with their 20th anniversary, and this season they’ve worked with Nick Horween to develop a new horsehide recipe for this jacket. The leather starts out as a deep black color with little brown undertones which are visible when the jacket is new, ensuring that this thing will age beautifully. The jacket is finished with brass zippers, nickel snaps, black satin lining, a hidden inner chest pocket, and has had the epaulets and belt removed.
Also from 3sixteen we have new denim crosscut western shirts, classic tapered indigo denim jeans, and a new version of their short sleeve henley tees which are now rinsed.
Shop 3sixteen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/3sixteen
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NEW ARRIVALS FROM SUGAR CANE, WHITESVILLE, & BUZZ RICKSON
Toyo just hit us with a large delivery of special edition jackets, long sleeve t-shirts, flannels, and jeans from Sugar Cane, Whitesville, and Buzz Rickson. Now at all stores!
Shop Sugar Cane: https://www.selfedge.com/sugar-cane
Shop Whitesville: http://www.selfedge.com/whitesville
Shop Buzz Rickson: http://www.selfedge.com/buzz-rickson
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FLAT HEAD WINTER FLANNELS & THE DELRAISER SHINKI HORSEHIDE JACKET
We've got a couple of new winter flannels this week from Flat Head made of a newly developed pattern that's looking real nice. We've also received a small restock of the highly coveted horsehide Delraiser jacket. Available now at all stores in limited numbers.
Shop Flat Head Online: https://www.selfedge.com/the-flat-head
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IRON HEART WINTER COLLECTION OF SHIRTS & THERMALS
Iron Heart delivers a new set of Ultra-Heavy flannels, chambray and mock twist twill shirts, and a fresh run of their super nice heavy thermal shirts in two colors.
Shop Iron Heart Online: https://www.selfedge.com/iron-heart
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THE BUZZ RICKSON WINTER COLLECTION
A large winter delivery from Buzz Rickson just landed at our five stores.
We've got new William Gibson x Buzz Rickson chambray shirts, watch caps, and chinos along with Buzz Rickson 1960's style military jacket liners, pea coats, and a full restock of all basics such as crewneck sweaters, socks, and beanies.
Shop Buzz Rickson Online: http://www.selfedge.com/buzz-rickson
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1 hour ago, Cold Summer said:
Yow, that SG flannel looks terrific, probably my favorite new flannel I've seen in a while. Measurements aren't showing up though.
The updated site is looking good too!
Thank you! Measurements are up now: http://www.selfedge.com/strike-gold?product_id=3412
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STRIKE GOLD WINTER FLANNELS & LOOPWHEELED SWEATERS
The Strike Gold GREEN STATOID winter flannel has landed. Due to our chip strap aversion we had these made exclusively for our stores without chin straps and matching pocket shapes. These are made of a soft single-brushed outer medium weight selvedge flannel made of a short staple cotton and finished with two buttoned chest pockets.
We've also received a full restock of all loopwheeled hoodies and sweaters, available now in black, oatmeal, and gray.
Shop Strike Gold Online: https://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/info&manufacturer_id=43
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3sixteen Steel Tencel Liner Jacket
3sixteen liner jackets have landed and they’re looking real good. These are inspired by vintage military liners and are made of a cotton-filled quilted tencel outer with a cotton liner. Available now at all storesShop 3sixteen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/3sixteen
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Introducing Devoa - Textile Research & Development from Japan
Devoa is a Japanese artisanal clothing line which was started in 2006 by Daisuke Nishida, the same year we started Self Edge. Nishida majored in psychology and minored in human anatomy studies, but after college followed his passion of wrestling and ended up becoming a professional wrestler, then coached wrestling for years. As a side job Nishida worked in high end retail stores and showrooms in Tokyo for years and in 2006 quit wrestling and retail to start his own clothing line. The basis of Devoa is the exploration of the human anatomy with a high focus on textile design. Nishida is extremely hands-on with the line and fully involved in all design, sourcing, production, and even wholesaling duties. We’re excited to bring Devoa to all five Self Edge stores starting this week, definitely stop in and check out the line, much of it needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
What you see online is what is available at our four stores in the states, we have a completely different selection of Devoa at our Mexico store. New releases from Devoa will be landing at all stores every 3 months.
Shop Devoa Online: https://www.selfedge.com/devoa
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Merz B. Schwanen Winter Collection
Merz B. Schwanen’s line of knitwear is back for the winter season.
First up we have two beautiful heavy merino wool and cashmere sweaters in two seasonal colors. These sweaters are soft, cozy, and have a slightly oversized fit.
We also have two different merino wool beanies, each in its own color and knit style along with a new production run of their Merino Wool loopwheeled t-shirts, available in black and natural.
Shop Merz B Schwanen Online: https://www.selfedge.com/merz-b-schwanen
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On 10/25/2023 at 10:59 AM, Lalafufu said:
Same here
what happened to the imperial release
the highly anticipated and most delayed denim
Before the end of the year, we promise. If we don't get them out before then we promise to give them away for free.
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These jeans are taking much longer to produce than they thought it would, so release has been pushed by to being a SS24 product. We'll start getting them end of December and in January (same for Japanese stores..).
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Self Edge, SF/NY/LA/PDX - updates & info
in superdenim
Posted · Edited by kiya
Just looked up the Bender bar in Austin, they even have two Bender's San Francisco stickers up in the back: