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Benzak Denim Developers (BDD) 2013 Collection – Sneak Preview
Lennaert Nijgh from Benzak Denim Developers (BDD) recently took us through a preview of his new 2013 Fall/Winter collection, which should be released this coming August. This collection is based on three different cuts, the BDD-006, BDD-047…
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Fade Friday – EAT DUST Fit 67 (21 Months, 1 Wash)
Antwerp, Belgium may seem like an unlikely place to start a denim brand, but that is exactly where Eat Dust denim calls home. Founded by friends, Keith and Rob, who share a passion Harley…
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Nudie Jeans Grim Tim Organic PIMA Selvage – Just Released
Nudie Jeans arguably helped push raw denim into the spotlight with their many cuts, fabrics, price-point as well as their ideology popularizing the idea that raw denim shouldn’t be washed for long periods…
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Mr. Black Garment Essentials – Keeping Your Denim Clean and Fresh
One of the oldest debates among denim heads has always been the concept and technique of the wash. Or more specifically, when, how and if at all you should wash your jeans. There have been…
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Interview – Jason Heath, Denim Doctors & Hollywood Trading Company
I’ve been pitching the idea of interviewing Los Angeles repair shop, Denim Doctors & Hollywood Trading Company, for some time now. What makes this shop different is the care and exceptional detail they…
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The GRO Project – Melding Craftsmanship And Streetwear
In following their brand mantra, “Stay inspired and always go after your passion before trend,” The GRO Project have developed their own right hand twill selvedge denim marrying American denim craftsmanship with their drive to…
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i love ugly Raw Selvedge Denim – Just Released
New Zealand-based company i love ugly has been making waves recently in the menswear game, working its way from obscurity to regular appearances on Hypebeast and similar style sites within a year. Making it in…
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Burg & Schild – Denim, Vintage Wares and Motorcycles
Many people love the fact that a store can reflect the authenticity of the people behind it, a perfect example being Berlin-based retailer Burg & Schild. The shop was founded in 2007 by Kay…
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Fade Friday – Flat Head 1005 (Unknown Length of Wear and Washes)
This week’s Fade Friday comes courtesy of Nagano, Japan. Famous for its winter sports, Nagano is also a mecca for denim enthusiasts – a logical step given that it harbours The Flat Head, their…
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Introducing Brave Star Selvage
These days selvedge and raw denim have moved away from the shadows in which they hid and have emerged into fashion’s spotlight. A quick walk through any clothing store will most likely find…
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Iron Heart Mega Beatle Buster Limited Edition 25 Oz. (IHxBxHCx25oz)
It started as just a bit of wishful thinking, but with the thoughts of the first Heavyweight Denim Championship fresh in my mind, all I knew was that I wanted to make Round…
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Zace Myers Overall Co. – One Man Brands
Zace Myers is a man of exceptional nature, though one would even go as far as to call him an unlikely candidate for the life that he leads. Born in Arizona, Myers spent…
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Atelier Ladurance 2013 Lineup – Sneak Preview
Atelier Ladurance recently dropped a new collection of denim jeans which is shaping up to be one of their best in the last couple of years. Though this is just a sneak peek of…
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Workers For INVENTORY 5-Pocket Denim – Just Released
Vancouver’s Inventory recently released their first denim in a long series of Inventory Items collaborations, teaming up with Japanese brand Workers who we recently covered to produce their interpretation of the traditional 5 pocket denim. The finished result is a…
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Indigo Roosters 2013 – A Collection of Indigo Textiles
An exhibition showcasing a range of indigo textiles, Indigo Roosters was held from March 23 – 31, 2013 as the brainchild of two colleagues and denim enthusiasts – Miles Johnson, Creative Director of LVC and Levi’s Made and Crafted; and Victor Sandberg,…
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Fade Friday – Naked & Famous WeirdGuy Indigo Selvedge (2 Years, No Washes)
Whether you’re a newcomer or old hand to raw denim, it’s inevitable that the name “Naked and Famous” has either come up in conversation or found it’s way into your wardrobe. The creative…
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Denim Crotch Blowouts – Why They Happen And How to Avoid Them
Crotch blowouts are inevitable as pretty much any well worn pair of denim will be beset at some point. Though for many this is just a part of the process that can be dealt…
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Butcher of Blue: Book Presentation and Exhibition
Three years ago, Jason Denham of Denham Jeans and Bob Rijnders of Butcher of Blue conceived the idea of producing a limited numbered run of one hundred pairs of The Butcher Jean. The collaborative project’s goal was simple albeit slightly ambitious….
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Imperial Denim – Imperial Prospector Raw Denim Jean
Imperial Denim is known for producing top quality jeans with a nod to traditional denim aesthetics and craftsmanship. Their newest offering, the Prospector, maintains the old-fashion aesthetic and high-quality design with an updated…
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A Cinematic History of Denim
Hollywood has an interesting relationship with the fashion industry, concurrently reacting to and creating trends of what people are wearing in the real world. Jeans are no exception to this rule, being one…
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NOIR Jean001 – Indigo And Black Broken Twill Raw Denim
If we’re to be honest, Australian menswear brand, NOIR, isn’t one that is “front of mind” for most denim heads. In fact, with the brand’s availability being limited to select retailers in their motherland, we’ll…
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Detroit Denim Co. – Sweating Every Handmade Detail
Eric Yelsma, founder of the Detroit Denim Co. doesn’t quite know how or when the idea to create jeans came to him. Having a Home Economics teacher as a mother, Yelsma was always around a…
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Fade Friday – Iron Heart Beatle Busters (Two Years, Many Washes)
It’s been well over 2 years since the Iron Heart Beatle Buster has hit the market – and as you can imagine, it’s been an adventure from day one. Not only since these have…
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The Flat Head Glory Park Indigo-Dyed Linen Short Sleeve
It’s getting close to the time of the year, at least here on the East Coast, where many people will begin to put away the the heavyweight raw denim in favor of lighter…
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Meet Your Maker – Japanese Denim Mills
Unlike the United States, which has only one remaining manufacturer of raw denim, Cone Mills, Japan is home to many active denim mills that churn out the cream of the world’s premium denim around…
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Rogue Territory Stanton 12.5 Oz. Tinted Weft Raw Denim
Just in time for Spring/Summer 2013, Los Angeles-based Rogue Territory unveils their new Stanton 12.5 Oz. Tinted Weft Raw Denim. This pair of jeans shows off Rogue Territory‘s take on denim weft alteration; a trend which is seemingly…
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Momotaro x Blue Owl “Midnight Warrior” Tapered 15.7oz Raw Selvedge (BOM005)
Announced just a few weeks ago, Seattle based shop, Blue Owl Workshop, recently collaborated with the brand who’s name is derived from Japanese folklore, Momotaro, to create the “Midnight Warrior” Tapered 15.7oz Raw Selvedge (BOM005). This…
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Nudie Jeans Post Recycle Rug Denim – Just Released
Have you ever struggled emotionally when the time comes to send your beloved pair of jeans off to denim heaven? Some people just don’t (and maybe never will) understand, that even though our jeans…
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Left Field NYC Lightweight Pieces – Chambray Workshirt & 10 Oz. Chino Pants
While we at Rawr Denim of course enjoy our denim, there comes a time in summer where wearing our favorite pair just may not be quite as comfortable as we’d like. For days like this,…
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Fade Friday – Skull 5010xx 6×6 (12-14 Months, 2 Soaks, 2 Washes)
This week’s Fade Friday showcases a pair of Skull 5010xx 6×6 from Indigo Roots user, ranonranonarat. If you’d like to see the complete post with comments, hop over to the original thread. The Skull 5010xx denim itself…
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Oni Denim 512XX Heavyweight Low Rise Tapered Leg Jeans
Following up the Pure Blue Japan XX-012, Blue in Green has released another sharp looking pair of denim, this time from Oni Denim. The Oni Denim 512XX Heavyweight Low Rise Tapered Leg Jeans utilize a heavier 16.5…
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The History Of And Story Behind Momotaro Jeans
Momotaro Jeans, taking its name from Japanese folklore, began in 2005 and since then has continued to produce some of the highest quality, long lasting raw denim on the market. Their production facilities…
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Railcar Fine Goods Denim Contest X013 14 Oz. – Just Released
Railcar Fine Goods is having a year-round denim contest starting from 2013 to next year! “How does this contest last a year?” you might ask. We’ll explain – it is based on wearing…
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5 Pairs Of Sneakers To Be Worn With Denim
When it comes to choosing footwear to wear with your favorite pair of denim, there’s nothing quite like finding a perfect combination that makes you feel invincible. To help you find those perfect…
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Pure Blue Japan XX-012 Deep Indigo – Just Released
Having been over three years in the making, the Pure Blue Japan XX-012 Deep Indigo is finally on shelves at Blue In Green. Pure Blue Jeans (PBJ) is a Japanese company who heavily focus…
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Fade Friday – Kapital Century Jeans 5S (6 months, 1 wash)
Century Denim has been a fun experiment. Kapital created this denim in a juxtaposition to American denim and Japanese craftsmanship. With an initial kakishibu coating in addition to the raw denim, the original…
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Over The Rainbow x Naked & Famous 5&5 Capsule Collection
While they’re not something we’ve given a lot of love to in the past, shorts are one of those things many men will be bringing out of their closets come the warmer months….
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“A Day With 3sixteen” Video By Kellen Dengler
As part of an ongoing series, 3sixteen has saddled up with New York City-based director and cinematographer, Kellen Dengler, to create “A Day With 3sixteen” . The short video documents the brand’s recent trip to their denim…
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Workers Denim – Wholly Dedicated To Vintage American Workwear
Workers Denim is a Japanese online store created about 8 years ago, but what makes them different them from a number of other online retailers is their ridiculously strong interest in Vintage American…
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A Conversation With Will Berman of Unwashed Denim Co.
Back in January we featured a small brand, Unwashed Denim, and its owner, Will Berman, as part of our One Man Brands series. I remember reading the article and being blown away that a young individual such as…
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Raw Denim For Body Builders – The Sequel
As some of your may remember, we recently published a piece recommending some of what we’d gathered to be the best jeans for those with slightly larger than average thighs, a piece we…
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Top Shops In New York City To Buy Raw Denim
Regardless of your denim preferences, when it comes to purchasing top notch raw denim in New York City, there are certainly no shortage of brick and mortar shops that can cater to your…
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Akaime A510-XX Raw Denim Review – 4.25/5
About two and a half months ago, I was asked to review a pair of Akaime A510-XX’s. At the time, I’d never heard of Akaime, but as a lover of all raw denim, I said absolutely….
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Fade Friday – DENIME Lot 773 (16 Months, 3 Washes)
Over the last 2 decades, DENIME has established itself as a well respected and sought after brand especially in Japan and other parts of Asia. DENIME‘s careful attention to reproducing the qualities of 1950s-1970s denim classics while incorporating…
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Denim Stains And Indigo Bleeding – How To Avoid And Clean
One of the risks of starting to break in a new pair of raw denim is the great amount of indigo dying that will occur on furniture, your hands, your boots, and anything…
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Tellason Ladbroke Grove Slim Tapered 12.5 Oz Natural Selvedge
Natural selvedge denim is becoming an increasingly popular material for use in the fashion industry. Quirky and unique selvedge colors are equally on trend, and well known Californian denim brand, Tellason, has paired the two…
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Darn-It! – Self Edge SF’s New Repair Studio
Part of the massive appeal of raw denim is that the longer you wear it, the more personality gets put into the jeans. As many of us put that idea into practice, it’s…
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Baldwin Denim “The Samuel” 15 Oz. Denim – Just Released
Earlier last month, Baldwin Denim unveiled the newest edition of their fit, The Samuel. The brainchild of owner and designer, Matt Baldwin, who started the brand just four years ago out of Kansas City, the jean is…
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Brit Eaton, The de Beers of Vintage Denim – One Man Brands
If you were to place the heart of the heritage fashion movement on a map, where would you pick? Los Angeles? New York? Tokyo? Red Wing, Minnesota? I’m willing to bet that more…
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OUTCLASS Azure 12.5 Oz. Dead-Stock Denim Jeans – Just Released
Based in Toronto, Canada, OUTCLASS was founded in September 2009 by designer Matteo Sgarmella. In a short period of time, the brand has quickly set itself apart in the world of men’s fashion – raw…
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Fade Friday – Norman Porter Standard Denim (8 Months, 2 Washes)
For this week’s Fade Friday we present you with a pair of jeans submitted straight from the office of Philadelphia’s Norman Porter. The burgeoning Philadelphian brand has been making waves in the denim…
Fade Friday – EAT DUST Fit 67 (21 Months, 1 Wash)
Antwerp, Belgium may seem like an unlikely place to start a denim brand, but that is exactly where Eat Dust denim calls home. Founded by friends, Keith and Rob, who share a passion Harley…
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April 24, 2013Meet Your Maker – Japanese Denim Mills
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April 29, 2013A Cinematic History of Denim
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May 14, 2013Interview – Jason Heath, Denim Doctors & Hollywood Trading Company
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Kari Svarc on Naked & Famous’ Womens Collection – Exclusive Interview
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May 4, 2013Indigo Roosters 2013 – A Collection of Indigo Textiles
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Nudie Jeans Grim Tim Organic PIMA Selvage – Just Released
Nudie Jeans arguably helped push raw denim into the spotlight with their many cuts, fabrics, price-point as well as their ideology popularizing the idea that raw denim shouldn’t be washed for long periods…
Zace Myers Overall Co. – One Man Brands
Zace Myers is a man of exceptional nature, though one would even go as far as to call him an unlikely candidate for the life that he leads. Born in Arizona, Myers spent…
Mr. Black Garment Essentials – Keeping Your Denim Clean and Fresh
One of the oldest debates among denim heads has always been the concept and technique of the wash. Or more specifically, when, how and if at all you should wash your jeans. There have been…
