To Dye For: Ruedi Karrer and his Denim Tuxedo
Ruedi Karrer’s Cornerstones of his Denim Tux: Vintage Deadstock Lee 101 Rider, Blanket Lined. Lee 101 Rider Blanket Lined. Heavyweight Denim Championship Ironheart 25oz. Benzak Denim [...]
Diving into the world of Ruedi Karrer: The Swiss Jeans Freak
Watch the brand new documentary about Ruedi Karrer, the “Swiss Jeans Freak” who founded the world's first brand-independent Jeans Museum.
The Raw Denim Buying Guide, Part 1: Finding Your Style
In is Part 1 of the Rope Dye raw denim buying guide we look at what you should consider before you buy your first pair of raw denim jeans.
The Stranded Sailors: One Year of Style and Inspiration
The Stranded Sailors is a lifestyle platform for men founded by Sven Signe Den Hartogh. The site focuses on timeless products such as denim, indigo and leather goods. Drawing inspiration from the [...]
One of the ‘Big Three’ Celebrates Their 125th Anniversary
2014 marks the 125th year since Henry David Lee founded the H.D. Lee Mercantile Company. All he had back then was a few dollars in his pocket and a visionary’s mentality. Even though the [...]
Lee 101 Rider “5 Dips Natural Indigo” Worn For 450 Days
Bram Spanjersberg is working at Rotterdam’s premium streetwear store Daily Rush and he’s a real denim freak. Over the past 450 days he has been wearing this pair of Lee 101 Rider [...]
Japanese Designer Mixes Classic Americana to Create “Twoness” Collection
A Japanese born Brooklyn-based designer is tweaking classic Americana in a whole new way. His name is Shin Murayama and his new collection, “Twoness,” uses vintage chambray and denim [...]
Stetson: That Hat’s Trick
Since 1865, Stetson have been at the forefront of millinery. They have survived the great depression, two world wars, changes in fashion and cultural shifts; all of which saw many of their peers [...]
The History of the Vintage Denim Banner
The colourful and eye-catching banners of mid-century denim advertising are getting a significant resurgence at the moment. The banners are popping up at trade shows as well as being re-embraced [...]
An In-depth Look At the Arcuate
We know them as the arcuates: the decorative stitchings on the back pockets of denim jeans. The arcuate serves no practical purpose other than to act as a differentiator in the marketplace. The [...]