The Rebel's Wardrobe (the untold story of menswear’s renegade past)

A focused look into how everyday staples—like the white T-shirt, the leather jacket, or the chino—moved from uniform to street, from pure function to cultural icon. The Rebels Wardrobe uncovers the roots of classic menswear, tracing how pieces once worn for work, war, or rebellion became essential parts of modern style.

Compiled by Denimhunters, one of the most respected voices in heritage menswear and denim culture, the book blends archival and contemporary photography with sharp, informed writing.

As someone who runs a vintage store, I’m drawn to the layers in every piece—the past lives, the materials, the shifts in use and meaning over time. This book captures exactly that. It’s a quiet tribute to why we still wear what we wear—and why the story behind it matters.

Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 288 pages
Format: 22.5 × 29 cm, 8.9 × 11.4 inches

Editors: gestalten & Thomas Stege Bojer & Bryan Szabo

ISBN: 978-3-96704-072-2