5 Pairs of Raw Denim Jeans for Summer
Though it comes a little late in the game, if you’re still looking for a pair of raw denim for the upcoming months, we’ve provided 5 pairs of ready-for-summer denim for the benefit…
Inspiration III – Levi’s Vintage Clothing
Editor’s Note: From February 8th-9th, 2013, our staff writer, David Shuck, attended the Inspiration LA trade show. Be sure to check out Part I and Part II, Part IV, and Part V in this multi-part series. Levi’s is, without question,…
Inspiration II – The Real McCoy’s
Editor’s Note: From February 8th-9th, 2013, our staff writer, David Shuck, attended the Inspiration LA trade show. Be sure to check out Part I, Part III, Part IV, and Part V in this multi-part series. For…
Inspiration LA I: Rin Tanaka’s World of Vintage
Editor’s Note: From February 8th-9th, 2013, our staff writer, David Shuck, attended the Inspiration LA trade show. Be sure to check out Part II, Part III, Part IV, and Part V in this multi-part series. Vintage clothing aficionados of all stripes gathered…
Fade Friday – Levi’s LVC 1947 501xx (9 Months, No Washes)
This pair of Levi’s LVC 1947 501xx, shared through Denim Debate, shows amazing fades for 9 months of wear. While we might not be able to get updated photos, this photo highlights the fades created…
5 Raw Denim Shirts – Flat Head, Iron Heart, LVC And More
Raw denim shirts are a basic garment for denim enthusiasts looking to branch out from jeans. It gives a different fade experience than a pair of jeans or a denim jacket, mostly because…
Levi’s Vintage Clothing “The Biker” Exhibit At The Pop-Up Flea V
I was a bike rider, a photographer and a history student, probably in that order. – Danny Lyon Danny Lyon‘s 1968 photo-documentary, The Bikeriders, is one of the most essential pieces of modern photojournalism…
A Rough Guide To Levi’s 501 Vintage Jeans – 1873 to 1944
The 501 is undoubtedly Levi’s stand-out jean; and to be the icon of a company as old as Levi”s (founded in 1873!) is no mean feat. It has become the go-to denim of choice for…
A Rough Guide To Levi’s 501 Vintage Jeans – 1947 to 1966
In honor of July 4th, what could be more fitting than a rundown on the most influential years of America’s favourite denim. Following our previous histories of the Levi’s 501, we’ll pick up the story…
Denim History – “Levi’s As America: A Riveting Icon”
Earlier this month while researching Levi Strauss & Co. for a presentation about Corporate Social Responsibility, I stumbled across a set of YouTube videos documenting the history of Levi’s in America. This post…
Perils Of Washing Raw Denim Too Early
When it comes to raw denim, arguably the biggest cardinal sin is washing them too soon. For those new to or unfamiliar with raw denim, the goal is to achieve as sharp fade…
Levi’s Vintage Clothing – 150 Years of History
As noted in our post last week (see “5 Raw Denim Under $100 – Part 1/2“), Levi’s is over 150 years old and typically considered the 500 pound guerilla in the room. Manufacturing…
