The Definitive Guide to Japanese Denim Brands
A practical guide to Japan’s many denim brands, with an A–Z overview to help you understand what each brand is known for and how to choose the right one.
The Best Raw Denim Brands in the World
This guide covers more than 50 makers—from Japanese selvedge specialists to American and European brands—helping you pick the right place to start.
Blue Blooded Q&A: Guido Wetzels from Blaumann Jeanshosen
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, you’ll meet one of denim’s unsung heroes. Guido Wetzels is a that knows more about the technical side of denim than most.
Raw Denim FAQs: What to Buy and Why
New to raw denim jeans? You’ve probably got questions. If you want the straight dope (no geekiness, we promise), this raw denim buying guide is for you.
11 “Western” Indigo Invitational Faders to Watch on Instagram
Some of the world’s best faders are competing in the Indigo Invitational Fade Competition. Here are a few competitors worth watching on Instagram.
Henrik Brund on Why Brund is a Denim Destination
In issue 290 of Sportswear International, you’ll find a 10-page article about my ten favourite denim stores. Here are Henrik Brund’s original answers to a Q&A I used for my research to write about the store he opened in 2004, Brund.
What’s on Instagram #5: Ruedi and the Iron Heart Forum
Since the last instalment of my new series about stuff I dig on Instagram, two key things have happened.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #58: @wings_n_work
“I’d say I took 98% of my shots myself and the rest by whoever’s nearby with instructions on how I want to frame it. Would you believe even my 4-year-old took some of those shots!?”
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.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #37: @eddenim
Blue Blooded Instagrammer, Edd aka @eddenim got into the raw denim scene when he was looking for well-fitting jeans. Here’s his story.
Swiss Jeans Freak Explains the Raw Denim ‘Art Exhibition’ We Did at Bluezone
During the Bluezone show in January, Ruedi Karrer aka the Swiss Jeans Freak from the Jeans Museum and I walked through our collab denim exhibition, which highlighted how denim’s past has inspired innovation.
5 Highlights of 2018 and What To Expect from Denimhunters in 2019
2018 has been a hell of a year for me. Wrapping it up, I take a look back at 5 highlights of the year, and reflect on what I’m going to do in 2019.
Five Favourites: Beginner’s Raw Selvedge Denim Jeans
Choosing your first pair of raw denim jeans can be challenging and confusing. In this Five Favourites, we recommend five of the best beginner’s raw selvedge denim jeans.
How to Avoid Commoditisation of the Jeans You’re Making
This sponsored blog post revisits the ‘Infinite’ theme of Munich Fabric Start’s latest Bluezone show to discuss how denim in the future must be seasonless.
Five Favourites: Men’s Selvedge Denim Slim Fit Jeans
Get insights from experienced jeans retail experts about their favourite slim fit jeans and why they’re worth every penny. All the jeans are made from selvedge denim, and there’s something for any budget.
The Art of Selling (Perfect) Jeans
Selling perfect jeans is a form of art. I talk to Peter and Christopher from Meadow about how they (very successfully) help their customers find jeans they’ll be happy with.