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…
A Look at the Schott Perfecto Denim Peacoat
After seeing Ryan Plett, of [You_Have_Broken_the_Internet], post photos of his Schott Perfecto Denim Peacoat, I’ve been seriously considering a denim peacoat as an outerwear option for those in-between temperature periods of the year. It’s…
R. Perkins MFG – One Man Brands
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself – Anonymous To many of us in the raw denim world, this old English proverb might mean something along the lines of visiting…
Meet Your Maker: Cone Mills Of Greensboro, North Carolina
Cone Mills is one of the last remaining manufacturers of selvedge denim in the United States. Their textile factory in Greensboro, North Carolina turns out quality raw denim around the clock, and many…
Fade Friday – Naked & Famous WeirdGuy Green Selvedge (2 Years, One Soak)
Naked & Famous has a reputation for continually producing the most unique and rare selvedge denim on the market (in case you missed out, check out their Spring/Summer 2013 Collection). They combine old-school Japanese…
Diving Into Selvedge Denim – An In-Depth Look
Though we’ve previously covered selvedge denim, there is so much disparity between different types, colours, etc. that’s it worth exploring in much more granular detail. The History However, before we embark onto some of the…
Denim Therapy Shop Tour and Repair – Review
In the few years since its inception, Denim Therapy has established itself as one of the premiere denim repair shops in the United States, if not the world. They have the uncanny ability to…
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,…
An Introduction To Nezumi Denim & Co.
One of the many reasons why so many people are drawn to raw denim is the experience of taking a blank slate and creating a pair of jeans that is unique to each wearer. This…
EVISU Snake Eyes Hand-Painted Denim – Just Released
If you’re into something a little different – some might even say wacky – then EVISU might just your brand (but if that’s your M.O. you probably already know that). Following up their…
Naked & Famous Rainbow Core – Close-Up Look
As it seemed to grab headlines when we announced the selection of denim being made available by Naked and Famous in their Spring/Summer 2013 lineup, this post is dedicated into getting a little more in…
Naked & Famous Spring/Summer 2013 Collection – In-Depth Guide
Never ones to shy away from a little bit of inspiration in the denim market, Naked and Famous have just released a handy guide to their Spring/Summer 2013 releases. This list of 18 new fabrics…
