Samurai Jeans is a legendary Japanese denim brand renowned for its high-quality construction, heavyweight selvedge fabrics, and obsessive attention to detail. Founded in Osaka in 1997 by Toru Nogami, Samurai is one of the “Osaka Five” – a group of brands that sparked Japan’s raw denim movement in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Core […]
Introducing: INDIGOFERA – Denim Made In Sweden
INDIGOFERA is Swedish denim brand celebrated for its craft, unique fabrics, and vintage-inspired fits. Founded in 2009 by Mats Andersson and Johan Söderlund in Sweden, Indigofera is dedicated to “PRIMA*-quality materials” with a focus on fabric development and craftsmanship. {*Prima is the Swedish word meaning quality} “Every choice in every detail that we construct, is […]
Doublewood Denim – Raw Selvedge Denim
Let us introduce you to to Doublewood Denim, a heritage-rich raw selvedge brand with thoughtful design and real artisan quality. Founded in San Francisco in 2011 by Jade Lam, Jeffrey Lee, and Robin Chan, named “Doublewood” after combining Chinese characters in their names. Designed in SF and produced in a 30-year-old family-run workshop in Zhongshan, […]
Raleigh Denim – “Making The Ideal Jeans”
One of my favorite hang-out denim places used to be the Raleigh Denim store in the heart of Soho in New York City. Sadly, that store closed a few years ago. But the good news is, you can still buy Raleigh jeans on their website, they continue with their denims firm and strong. Here’s their […]
White Jeans, Guys – It’s Summer (almost)!
As promised in our feature about white jeans for the ladies, it’s your turn now, guys! White jeans for men are absolutely trending again this summer. They are a key piece in both minimalist and expressive fashion. Why White Jeans Are Trending First and foremost, white jeans always give us a sense of freshness and […]
Chain Stitch Denim – What’s This About?!
In the past few months we have been featuring a lot denim brands specializing in selvedge denim. Some of them very “insider” – not too well known – like STUDIO D’ARTISAN. And some of them, like Naked & Famous, well known by most denim lovers and denim heads. We are very focused on continuous featuring […]
Another Summer Of White Jeans! Hell, Yes!🤍
Absolutely, white jeans are making a strong statement this summer again. All fashion conscious people have been aware that white denim has been transcending its traditional seasonal boundaries to become a year-round wardrobe staple. Meaning, we absolutely do wear our white jeans even during the coldest winter days. Covered with uber-sized sweaters and coats… Therefore, […]
Introducing – STUDIO D’ARTISAN
STUDIO D’ARTISAN is a pioneering Japanese denim brand, established in 1979 by Shigeharu Tagaki. As a founding member of the “Osaka Five,” the brand played a crucial role in reviving vintage American workwear using traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Known for its meticulous attention to detail, STUDIO D’ARTISAN combines high-quality selvedge denim with unique dyeing techniques and […]
Naked & Famous – Our Turn, Ladies!
Canadian denim brand, Naked & Famous has been on our radar for a long time. Super cool selvedge jeans and affordable prices. Personally, I have visited their store located in New York’s Soho innumerous times. Not only because I love to check out their jeans, but also because their sales experts and managers are incredible […]
Iron Heart, Motorcycle-Inspired Denim
Iron Heart is a renowned Japanese denim brand celebrated for its ultra-heavyweight, meticulously crafted jeans designed with motorcycle enthusiasts in mind. Founded in 2003 by Shinichi Haraki, formerly of Edwin, the brand emphasizes durability, classic styling, and exceptional craftsmanship. Iron Heart was originally made for bikers. And up until today, that focus guides the design […]