Author : Gavin Smith

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Gavin is the creator and founder of the Heavyweight Denim Championships, as well as brand manager of UK retailer NoKipple. Gavin has been around the denim scene for a number of years spending time working with brands like Iron Heart. He is also known as a prominent member of many denim forums. Gavin favours a minimal approach to buying clothes, and he advocates use over storage of beautiful and expensive denim.

Why Zace USA Doesn’t Need Sugarcoating; It’s the Real Deal

Gavin SmithMarch 8, 2015June 5, 2019

by Gavin SmithMarch 8, 2015June 5, 20199 339

Zace USA began in 2001 in LA as a lingerie brand. Today, founder Zach Myers does honest and tough workwear for real workers, made with...

DWC Announce Exclusive Iron Heart Jeans and Wesco Boots

Gavin SmithNovember 9, 2014June 5, 2019

by Gavin SmithNovember 9, 2014June 5, 20199 482

The patron saint of the Denim World Championships, Giles Padmore, once again brings contest Iron Heart jeans - and this time also Wesco boots....

The Greatest Denim Show On Earth Returns With the Denim World Championship

Gavin SmithOctober 4, 2014June 5, 2019

by Gavin SmithOctober 4, 2014June 5, 201911 268

HWDC is back at it with the third round; the Denim World Championship. Rope Dye is media partner and gets an exclusive glimpse into the...