Blue Blooded Instagrammer #54: @thisisallihavenow
Chris got into Instagram and denim after a personal tragedy, and has used the platform to get back on his feet. The plus side is that we can enjoy his daily outfit pics.
How to Wash Raw Denim and Why You Should (S01E15)
In this episode, Jake and I talk about denim care and how to wash jeans. We discuss the pros and cons of never or at least very infrequent washing, as well as the different washing methods we recommend.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #53: @longjohn_denimblog
Wouter Munnichs has been working with denim since the early 90s. And since 2011, he’s been blogging about it at Long John. Here he answers my Q&A.
Online vs. Brick and Mortar with Clobber Calm (S01E14)
In this episode, Jake and I are joined by Ben Woodhouse aka @clobbercalm. We talk about Ben closing his store and what he’s up to next, which leads us to a discussion about online vs. brick and mortar retail.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #52: @kingyuyiu
King-Yu Yiu or simply @kingyuyiu is known throughout the denim world on Instagram for his extremely faded Lee jeans. Here’s the story of the guy behind the fades.
How to Clean and Condition Your Boots (S01E13)
Keeping your boots clean and properly conditioning is not only important because it makes them look good. It’ll also make them last longer. So in this episode, Jake and I talk about boot care.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #51: @evanholahan
When I was putting together Victor aka @selvedge1’s Q&A earlier this year, I got to talk to his friend and fellow photographer @evanholahan. He’s this week’s Blue Blooded Instagrammer.
Best Made vs. Best Marketed Boots with Carl Murawski (S01E12)
In this episode of the podcast, Jake and I are joined by Carl Murawski who runs a successful YouTube channel where he reviews quality clothes, boots and accessories.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #50: @c__jonas
Colin aka @c__jonas is not afraid of matching his perfectly faded TCB Jeans with a pair of Visvim sneakers, which he usually buys on Grailed. Here’s his story.
Top-Shelf and Budget-Friendly Jeans in 5 Categories (S01E11)
In this episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and I discuss top-shelf options and budget-friendly alternatives in five categories of jeans.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #49: @indigoshrimp
When I got into denim back in the late 2000s, Indigoshrimp was one of the blogs I followed. After a blogging hiatus, Mike is now reviewing jeans again. Here’s his story.
How Ben Viapiana Makes His Jeans (S01E10)
In this tenth episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and I interview jeans maker and one-man brand, Ben Viapiana of Viapiana Custom Denim, about how jeans are made.
40s Meet 60s In This Collab Between Swedish and Japanese Denimheads
The story and details of the collaboration jeans of Indigo Veins, Göteborg Manufaktur and Denim-Base.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #48: @paronly
Panuwat aka @paronly is this week’s Blue Blooded Instagrammer because he takes some of the pictures on Instagram right now, if you ask me. So, here’s his story.
An Overview of Chinos and Trousers (S01E09)
On the ninth episode of The Denim and Boots Podcast, Jake and I talk about the different types of chinos and trousers, as well as the fabrics they’re usually made from.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #47: @redheadbluebottom
Lars got into denim after watch Jack Nicholson as McMurphy in Cuckoo’s Nest wearing the most effortlessly cool mid-century outfit. Here’s his story.
How Leather Is Made and Types of Leather (S01E08)
In this episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and I talk about leather, how it’s made, and the types of leather that’re used for boots and jackets.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #46: @swissjeansfreak
At this point, Ruedi Karrer doesn’t really need an introduction. He’s the Swiss Jeans Freak! Still, I let him have a go at the Q&A. Here are his answers.
Shirts to Wear with Denim and Boots (S01E07)
In the seventh episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and Thomas talk about the different types of shirts that’re popular as part of the heritage style.
Ruedi Karrer Answers 10 FAQs He Gets from Instagrammers
Ruedi Karrer aka @swissjeansfreak spends up to one hour a day answering direct messages on Instagram. In this blog post, he answers 10 of the frequently asked questions he gets.