Blue Blooded Instagrammer #17: @daniel_petre_toma
Daniel here is a fan of Lee’s back pockets, he usually doesn’t wash his jeans, and then he’s from Romania. I sent him my Q&A to hear his story.
Everything You Need to Know About BDD’s 3 Fit Groups
In this third lesson of the course about Benzak Denim Developers, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the three types of fits the brand offers, and not least who they’re designed for.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #16: @sashikodenim
Raw denim is awesome because it fades. But with the fades come rips and crotch blowouts. The solution is repairing the jeans. That’s the service Pey from The Netherlands offers with Sashiko Denim.
Must-Follow Instagrammers: The Iron Heart Army
Iron Heart is not like most denim brands. It’s traditional but at the same time modern. It’s super heavy yet comfortable. And it’s got some of the most loyal fans in the world of denim, the #ironheartarmy. I’ve talked to 22 of them to find what it is that makes the brand special.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #15: @denimbitch
Suzie aka @denimbitch is a true female Blue Blood in a world of men, beards, tattoos, and heavy denim. But she fits right in with her direct and no-filter approach to Instagrammin’ about denim.
The Defining Features of Benzak Denim Developers Jeans
In this lesson about Benzak Denim Developers, founder of the brand, Lennaert Nijgh explains the defining features of his jeans, which also differentiate the brand’s two lines.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #14: @rocket19
Through these Q&As, you’ve been learning how the blue bloods I interview got into denim. Mirco aka @rocket19 knows the exact date this happened to him. It’s all documented in his Instagram feed!
Why You Should Go To the Bluezone Denim Show
At the show back in January, I asked 10 denim influential insiders of the business of denim why Bluezone is a must-visit show in a series of video interviews. Find out what they have to say.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer: @raw.denim.ocd
Rob got into raw denim and set up his Instagram account after he lost 35 pounds and needed a new wardrobe. Read his story in this Q&A.
Lennaert Nijgh Tells the Story of Benzak Denim Developers
This is the first lesson in a video course about Benzak Denim Developers. It teaches you the story of the brand, it’s two guiding principles, and how the brand’s built on the passion of founder, Lennaert Nijgh.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #13: @almostvintagestyle
Jake aka @almostvintagestyle is part of the LADenimHangs crew. He’s a true blue blood. no doubt. But, in his book, leather comes before denim.
Alex Padmore Explains What Makes Iron Heart Unique
If you know a bit about Iron Heart, the name Padmore will ring a bell. Outside of Japan, the face of the brand has always been Giles Padmore. A year and a half ago, his son Alex stepped up as general manager.
I met Alex at Selvedge Run to talk about his background and why the Iron Heart is never going to follow any fast fashion trends.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #12: @calgeary
His name is Cathal but he mostly goes by Carl. You might know him as calgeary on Instagram. Here, the redheaded, German-based Irishman answers the Q&A.
Must-Follow Instagrammers: Dutch Denim Dudes
The Netherlands has a thriving denim community. Here are 23 feeds run by Dutch denimheads you should follow.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #11: @koenkuik
Koen Kuik is one of the most creative Blue Bloods on Instagram these days. Find out how he does it in this Q&A.
How Clobber Calm Is Changing the Way You Shop Online
During Selvedge Run in Berlin earlier this summer, I sat down with Ben Woodhouse, the guy behind the Clobber Calm universe, to talk about his idea for offering better customer service when you’re shopping for raws online with the Clobber Call.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #10: @partial2denim
Paul aka partial2denim follows a simple recipe for Instagram success: Great denim and style mixed with the most brilliant DIY photo setup. The community loves it!
Must-Follow Instagrammers: The LADenimHangs Crew
Los Angeles is the denim capital of the US. The city has over 4 million inhabitants, dozens of influential brands and retailers, and a thriving raw denim community on Instagram. A group of these denimheads have formed what they call the LADenimHangs.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #9: @ruggedworkwear
In the ninth instalment of the Blue Blooded Q&A series, you’ll meet Dave Mathias aka @ruggedworkwear, a long-time Red Wing wearer and slow fashion enthusiast from Marietta, Georgia.
Why Ruedi Karrer Is So Obsessed with Raw Denim
I met Ruedi Karrer aka the Swiss Jeans Freak at Selvedge Run in Berlin to talk about his vision for the Jeans Museum and how to bring it to life. You can watch the conversation in this video.