Douglas Luhanko has dedicated his life to denim. Last year, together with his partner, Kerstin Neumüller, he published a handbook about indigo in Swedish. Now it’s available in English as well. I’ve talked to the couple about why they wrote the book and what they hope to achieve with it.
Dyeing With Indigo By Hand: From Appreciation To Realisation
It’s through denim that I became acquainted with indigo—something that has become a hobby of mine in its own right. Many denimheads dream of making their own jeans, including making the fabric. It’s through this interest that I got acquainted with indigo as a dye, and fell in love with the Japanese technique of shibori.
Back From The Dead, Cone Denim Resurrects 100% US-Grown Natural Indigo Denim
Cone Denim has introduced a 100% US-grown natural indigo denim that is scaleable for production – something that hasn’t been made in a century!
Find Out Why The First-Ever Indigofera Jean Came With a €1000 Price Tag
The Story of Indigofera started with one natural indigo denim with an almost unbelievable price If you ask me, Indigofera is one of the most underrated denim brands in the market. The uniquely developed denims are amazing, the fits are spot on, and the details are subtle yet striking. However, prices are relatively high and […]