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.
Answers to 7 FAQs about Buying Raw Denim Jeans
The goal of this episode of the Denimhunters Podcast is to help you make a more informed purchase when you’re buying raw denim jeans.
Curating 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.
Blue Blooded Q&A: Andrew Chen of 3sixteen
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, you’ll meet Andrew Chen, co-founder of 3sixteen and partner of the Self Edge stores in NYC and LA.
How to Spot Vintage Denim with Wouter Munnichs (S03E02)
In this episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, I’m joined by Wouter Munnichs from Long John to talk about vintage denim.
What’s on Instagram #9: Two Weeks Worth of Good Stuff!
Two weeks of not having time to get a ‘what’s on Instagram’ published means this one is packed with good stuff!
What’s on Instagram #8: Highlights from a Busy Week
After a busy week that ended with the Indigofera party in Stockholm, here’s curated selection of fades, boots and people I’ve saved on Instagram since #7.
What’s on Instagram #6: Ruedi, Iron Heart Army, and Indigofera
Another week has flown by and here’ are the posts I’ve saved on Instagram since the last instalment.
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.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #43: @jaesungxlee
Being active on Instagram since 2012, Jaesung Lee has built an impressive following of denimheads. Here’s his story.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #41: @denimbranded
As a graphic designer, Nick Williams has been responsible for recreating on-product visuals for Levi’s Vintage Clothing. His experience and passion for branded visuals led him to publish the book Denim Branded in 2018. Here’s how he got there.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #38: @denimhound
Greg Tamura aka The Denim Hound runs a denim blog next to his actor/director career. Genuinely cool dude. And he’s this week’s Blue Blooded Instagrammer. Here’s his story.
How Hamansutra Made a Homage to Levi Strauss by Customising 501s
Haman Alimardani aka Hamansutra is a sewing machinist, a master tailor, and a design director. I met him at Bluezone in January where he was showing a few of his vintage sewing machines and his latest collaborations, including his homage to Levi Strauss.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #26: @sirjoms
@sirjoms has quickly built a name for himself in the denim community on Instagram with his beautiful shots of his faded Iron Heart jeans, Red Wing boots, and Filson bags. Here’s the story behind the feed.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #4: @indigovein
In this week’s Q&A with a ‘blue blooded’ Instagrammer, you’ll meet Sweden’s @indigovein aka Alexander Ohlson who’s a fan of shopping locally and Japanese cinch back jeans.
27 Revolutionary Denim Innovations You Need to Know
It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of denim. This blog post guides you through 27 of the most important recent denim innovations.
The 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.
How ‘the Big Three’ Went From Workwear to Fashion Brands
Levi’s. Lee and Wrangler invented the modern conception of jeans. Over a span of more than 100 years, each inspired a boom in denim as the definitive clothing of youth, leisure and fashion.
How Brit Eaton Become a World-Famous Vintage Denim Dealer
Brit Eaton is a true denim hunter, exploring mines, salvage yards, and ghost towns on a quest for indigo treasures. If you want to keep up, you will need a keen eye, a head for history, and a silver tongue. A look at what it takes to uncover truly vintage jeans worth thousands of dollars.
How the Osaka Five Pioneered Japanese and Heritage Denim
The Osaka Five are the pioneers of Japanese and heritage denim; they laid the foundation for an internationally renowned industry. This is their story.