Merz b. Schwanen 206 Henley Review: Quality, Fit, and Durability

Merz b. Schwanen’s 206 Loopwheel Long-sleeve Henley is a true vintage classic that takes design cues from original 1920s henleys. These henleys use the same two-thread fabric that is found on their popularized 215 Crew Neck Tee, one that is both sturdy and comfortable on the skin. Read on to find out more about how this henley wears, sizing information, and how this garment fares over time. Also, be sure to check out our Merz …

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Merz b. Schwanen Organic Cotton Boxer Briefs Review - The Secret to Thunder Thighs

The Merz b. Schwanen 255 Boxer Brief has become a cult classic in the Withered Fig family – one of those quintessential menswear pieces that sits atop Withered Fig’s proverbial pedestal, next to the likes of their 215 Loopwheeled T-Shirt, aka the “Carmy” or “Jeremy Allen White” t-shirt, and the orSlow Fatigue Pants. While some may scoff at the idea of needing 100% organic cotton resting on one’s “Special Access Regions” (SAR), little did we …

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orSlow for Withered Fig Collaboration - Brown Fatigue Pants

Releasing this Friday, our first collaboration with orSlow – an exclusive run of their iconic Fatigue Pants in a versatile Brown colorway. Available in both Regular Fit and Slim fit Cuts. These Brown Fatigue Pants use their tried and true military-inspired fatigue cut, and paired it with a brown fabric that was personally sourced by Ichiro Nakatsu (founder). We were honored to have Ichiro take the helm in finding a brown fabric that has very …

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Dr. Sole OZ Trooper Service Boots - Black Roughout and Coir Soles

Releasing this Wednesday on Withered Fig and at Dr. Sole, June 26th at Noon EST, a special release of the Dr. Sole OZ Trooper Service Boots in a Black Roughout leather. Last Christmas, we paid a visit to our motherland in Taiwan and made sure to visit our friends at Dr. Sole and their small workshop in Taipei, Taiwan. We wanted to catch up and see how things were doing at their busy workshop, but …

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The Rite Stuff Interview - Reproductions in Peak Design

Our Brand Spotlights are where we share the stories of the people behind the brands that we carry. We want the Withered Fig experience to be more than just buying a product – we want our customers to know the people behind the brand. It is the men and women from the top to the bottom – owners, designers, cutters and sewers – that make up the soul of the brand. We hope that these …

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N-1 Field Shoes Collection

The N-1 Field Shoe is an iconic piece from the U.S. Navy’s (U.S.N.) standard issue garments and gear. The original Field Shoe used by the Marine Corps was first introduced in 1941, and later-on adopted by the U.S.N. as part of their line of N-1 protective gear and clothing. This exclusive N-1 Field Shoes Collection made by Viberg, for Withered Fig, includes three unique styles built on different lasts and each completed with their own …

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Viberg Horsehide Service Boot (Col. 1071)

We’re excited to release this upcoming Viberg Horsehide Service Boot in a dark brown Col. 1071 leather. Built on a healthy stack of leather mid and outer soles, antique brass eyelets, and some French Binding for a slightly elevated look, this Service Boot featuring Maryam’s horsehide will be a classic that you’ll love turning to for its dark brown and grainy texture. The Viberg Horsehide Service Boot (Col. 1071) will release on Friday, April 5th …

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