Q&A: What Happens When Raw Denim Is Washed Too Early?
We asked the guys over at ABCDENIM, "What happens if you wash/soak a pair of raw denim really often, like once every week? They told...
Month : November 2012
Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1927 501XX
In terms of details, the 1927 Levi’s Vintage Clothing iteration of the 501, which was introduced in the fall of 2008, doesn’t really hold any...
Late 1930s Levi’s “Brooks Brothers” 501
Lynn Downey on the late 30s Levi’s 501 that Michael Williams from A Continuous Lean spotted in Japan recently, “high end stores in New York did...
Exclusive Interview with Dave Hill of the Red Wing Shoe Company
‘What’s going to be the next new thing from Red Wing Shoes – how is the brand going to stay ahead of its competitors with...
News From the Archives: The First Levi’s No. 2
Back in March earlier this year, Levi’s historian Lynn Downey acquired a collection of old receipts, credit memos and other financial correspondence from the 1880s and...
Shop Review: Kersting & Henschel
Berlin is one of my favourite denim destinations. Most of the hype is focused on the three main denim suppliers of the city centre that...
Brand Profile: Butcher of Blue
Buying a pair of Butcher of Blue is more than just buying a pair of denims. It’s about supporting your local “Butcher.” The brand is...
rag & bone: How to Make It in the New York Denim Business
The story of rag & bone could very well have been the main source of inspiration for Ian Edelman when he came up with the...
Denimhunting In India
“To travel is to live,” is a famous quote by one of Denmark’s greatest national treasures, H.C. Andersen. As a kid I simply adored his...
Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1947 501XX (555)
The 1947 501XX is often referred to as the quintessential five-pocket jean with its slim fitting top block, belt loops as the only measure of...