Meet the Artisans Q&A: Paul Kruize of paul kruize jeans
paul kruize jeans is a good example of how actions speak louder than words. His bespoke Artisan Challenge jeans are made from 16 oz. Collect denim.
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6 Lightweight Denims That Are Guaranteed To Fade Well
We’ve found these six lightweight denims that prove weight isn’t the only criterion you should choose your jeans based on when looking for great fades.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Iu Franquesa of Companion Denim
Not surprisingly, Companion Denim, Artisan Challenge co-host, focuses on fades with his Challenge jeans. Find out what the talented artisan is making.
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3 Middleweight Denims That Fade Amazingly
If 15-18 oz. is your thing, then one of these three middleweight denims may win you the coveted Denim World Championship trophy.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Bela Ujhazy of Hepville
For the Artisan Challenge, Bela Ujhazy of Hepville Custom Clothing is making a pair of trousers from Italian herringbone fabric and 100-year-old linen.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Jesper Remmerswaal of Tulp Jeans
Jesper Remmerswaal was never good in school, but he found his calling in denim. After making jeans for four years, he signed up for the Artisan Challenge.
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4 Heavyweight Denims Any Raw Denim Fade Addict Should Know
Figuring out which heavyweight jeans will get you the perfect fade is not easy. That’s why we did this guide to our four favourite heavyweight raw denims.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Lennaert Nijgh of BDD
Lennaert Nijgh doesn’t sit around waiting for good things to fall into his lap. We asked the founder of Benzak Denim Developers how it all started.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Ryan Martin of W.H. Ranch Dungarees
Founder of W.H. Ranch Dungarees, Ryan Martin joined the Artisan Challenge to prove he makes “the best jeans on the market.”
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Manuel Canova of IMjiT35020 Manufactus
‘Italian jeans’ usually means something that is heavily treated and more Ferrari than Mustang in terms of design. Find out why IMjiT35020 is different.
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What Exactly Is This Union of Artisans?
Union of Artisans is a platform established by Jeroen de Wal and Jorrit Klunne to promote industry transparency and artisans, mainly within fashion.
3 Super Heavyweight Denims That Fade Like Hell
Super heavyweight jeans fade in a particular way. The denim’s thickness creates much chunky creases compared to the sharper ones of lighter weight denims.
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Wearing Denim Made This HWDC2 Veteran Start a Business
The DWC could be your way to start a raw denim business. American Benno Cooper launched the shop Chain Stitches after actively taking part in the HWDC2.
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HWDC2 Veteran: “Here’s Why You Should Join the DWC”
Louis Chia met his wife through raw denim and he joined the HWDC2 to share his journey with other aficionados. Here’s why he thinks you should join the DWC.
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The Artisan Challenge Will Find the World’s Best Jeans Maker
The Artisan Challenge is a two-year contest between jeans makers organised by Union of Artisans with the help of DWC and Companion Denim.
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Who’s the King Of Fades? It’s Time To Separate the Men From The Boys
After months of waiting, the Denim World Championship finally opened for registration. Learn all about the championship in this article before you sign up.
How to Take Better Photos of Your Jeans and Denim Fades
Photographing denim can be quite the challenge. To help denim lovers get the best shots we have put together this definitive how to photograph denim guide.
