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An Island in The Bay: Tellason Brand Profile
Founded in 2008, Tellason has always stuck to its principles: No-nonsense design, Made in USA, and that approachable Californian attitude.
Read the story of Tellason here …
ShareIt’s in the Post: ‘Rebel Outfit’ in a Special Issue of The Heritage Post
Bryan and Thomas have written and edited a special issue of The Heritage Post themed ‘Rebel Outfit’, available in both English and German.
ShareThis Only Happens in Movies: Review of ‘Denim Hunter’ Film
Not to be confused with our website, Denim Hunter is a film about Swedish denim collector Viktor Fredbäck and his quest to complete his vintage denim collection.
Share2023 Gift Guide: Presents for the Denim Lover in Your Life
If you’ve got a denim lover on your list this year, you’ll find something perfect here. Twenty well-made and essential pieces from some of our favourite makers.
ShareA Little Bit Extra: Big John XXXX-Extra Review
Big John have done it again! The Big John XXXX-Extra jeans prove that the Japanese pioneers do middleweight selvedge denim better than most.
Share10 Fast-Fading Lightweight and Middleweight Selvedge Jeans
10 of pairs lightweight and middleweight jeans that fade fast from brands like Iron Heart, TCB, Naked & Famous, Warehouse, Big John and more.
ShareBay Area Beauties: Five Iconic Pieces from Tellason
In this Tellason buying guides we look at five of the brand’s definitive pieces: Their jeans, fatigue pants, Coverall jacket, chambray shirt, and their Type III jacket.
ShareIHxSJF: Two Denim Legends Plant their Flag at the Peak
Ruedi Karrer has been collecting jeans for 50 years. Now, the Swiss Jeans Freak celebrates this milestone in a collaboration with Iron Heart. Instant collectable!
Read all about the IHxSJF collab …
ShareCurating the History of Blue Jeans (with Tracey Panek)
On this episode of the podcast, I talk Tracey Panek about what she does, why the Archives is such a crucial department for Levi’s, and how her work influences jeans from any brand.
ShareAn Overview of the Four Eras Jeans History
When you’re selling jeans, you’re selling history! That’s why it’s crucial to know at least the key facts of the history of jeans when you work with denim and jeans. And that’s what this blog post teaches.
ShareHow Jeans Are Made: Pre-Washing and Pre-Distressing
This last episode in the series about how jeans are made discusses pre-washing; how it started, how it’s done, and what it will look like in the future.
ShareHow Jeans Are Made: Cut and Sew (the Construction)
This second episode in the series about how jeans are made teaches the cutting and sewing steps of making jeans, and discusses the 3 most debated aspects of sewing jeans.
ShareThe Reason Why Jeans Have Rivets [Video Guide]
Rivets are a key defining feature of blue jeans. They were introduced in the early 1870s as a simple and durable solution to an urgent need for durability. In this video guide, I explain the origins of rivets.
ShareThe Innovative Features That Define the Modern Jean
When you know how the defining features have evolved, you can build better narratives about the jeans you’re selling by putting them into a bigger picture.
ShareBlue Blooded Q&A: Shane Brandenburg
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, Shane Brandenburg shares how he got into denim, what inspires him, and how he defines his style.
ShareBlue Blooded Q&A: Daniel Werner from Cee.Are.Dee
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, you’ll meet Daniel Werner, one half of the fashion consulting company CeeAreDee, which he runs together with Matt Wilson.
ShareBlue Blooded Q&A: Alice Tonello from Tonello
This week, the Blue Blood to answer my Q&A is the lovely Alice Tonello, Marketing and R&D Director at Tonello.
ShareBlue Blooded Q&A: Ruedi Karrer aka the Swiss Jeans Freak
Ruedi’s been wearing and collecting raw denim since before most of us were born. He’s dedicated his life to his denim passion, driven by a vision to establish an independent jeans museum.
Read Ruedi’s Blue Blooded Q&A …
ShareBlue Blooded Q&A: Mats Andersson from Indigofera
Mats Andersson shares the story of how he got into the business, lists three brands and retailers that inspire him, and defines his denim style.
ShareBlue Blooded Q&A: Denim Designer, Stefano Aldighieri
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, denim designer Stefano Aldighieri shares his story and what he’s learned after several decades in the denim industry.
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