Rivets: What Are They and Why Do Jeans Have Them?
Rivets are small bits found on jeans. Their original purpose was to strengthen parts that could easily tear. Today, they mainly serve a decorative purpose.
How to Succeed on Instagram with Robin Denim (S03E04)
Love denim fades (who doesn’t)? And you’re in Instagram? Then you’ve surely come across Robin Meijerink aka Robin Denim. In this episode on the podcast, I talk to Robin about how he built is impressive following.
How to Spot Vintage Denim with Wouter Munnichs (S03E02)
In this episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, I’m joined by Wouter Munnichs from Long John to talk about vintage denim.
Men’s File Special: Walk Around Tokyo with Nick Clements
In this special ‘bonus’ episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, editor-in-chief of Men’s File, Nick Clements, takes us on a tour around Tokyo.
Season 3 of the Podcast Launches with Iron Heart Interview (S03E01)
Season 3 of The Denim & Boots Podcast launches with an interview with Alex and Giles Padmore from Iron Heart International.
Experiencing a More Sustainable Denim Laundry
In the third and final episode of our collaboration with Long john and Soorty, we see how the jeans go through the laundry processes to recreate our fades.
The Blue Bloods That Make Us Love the Denim Business
We’re launching a new series called the Blue Blooded Portfolio; portraits of the people behind the denim.
Check out 10 portraits from the first photo session in this blog post.
Exploring How Jeans Are Cut and Sewn at Soorty’s NASDA Lab
In the second episode of our 3-part mini-documentary about how to recreate fades in a more sustainable way at Soorty’s NASDA lab, we make the jeans.
Retracing Denim’s History to Learn How to Make the Future Greener
Back in November, Wouter Munnichs and I visited Soorty’s NASDA innovation lab in Turkey to recreate our own worn-in jeans in the most sustainable way possible.
5 Highlights and the Most Read Posts in 2019 on Denimhunters
So many great things have happened in 2019. Here’s a review of five highlights of my year, plus the most popular blog posts and an Instagram best nine.
Denim Destination: Q&A with Kiya Babzani from Self Edge
Self Edge is an authority in the raw denim scene. Here’s the Q&A I did with founder Kiya Babzani for the article I wrote for Sportswear International.
Why Rivet & Hide Is One of My Top 10 Denim Destinations
Rivet & Hide is one of the world’s finest ‘rare denim’ retailers. Here’s the Q&A I did with co-founder Danny Hodgson as part of the research for the ‘top 10 denim stores’ article I wrote for issue #289 of Sportswear International.
Working for a Japanese Jeans Maker with Rocktransformed (S02E06)
This week on the podcast, Jake talks to Kyle Robinson aka Rocktransformed (formerly ‘Cold Summer’).
Kyle shares what learned during the year he was working for The Flat Head in Japan.
Henrik Brund on Why Brund is a Denim Destination
In issue 290 of Sportswear International, you’ll find a 10-page article about my ten favourite denim stores. Here are Henrik Brund’s original answers to a Q&A I used for my research to write about the store he opened in 2004, Brund.
Moving to Japan for Denim with Mike from Wild Frontier Goods (S02E05)
This week on the podcast, Jake and I talk to Mike Falkner from Wild Frontier Goods about what it’s like moving to Japan for denim.
What’s on Instagram #10: The Week I Missed Denim Days
While every denimhead on the planet is in Amsterdam for Denim Days, here’s a curated selection of stuff I’ve seen and saved over the past couple of weeks.
What Flat Head’s Closure Means for ‘Made in Japan’ with Indigoshrimp (S02E04)
In this episode of the podcast, Jake talk to Mike from Indigoshrimp about the changes we’re currently seeing in the heritage style industry, specifically in Japan.
Menno van Meurs About Why Tenue de Nîmes is a Denim Destination
On October 18, 2019, issue 290 of Sportswear International was published. In it, you’ll find a 10-page article about my ten favourite denim stores. Here are Menno van Meurs of Tenue de Nîmes’ original answers to a Q&A I used for my research.
Why Tellason Chose ‘Made in Japan’ After White Oak Closed (S02E03)
In this episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Thomas talk to Pete and Tony from Tellason about choosing ‘made in Japan’ denim after White Oak closed.
What’s on Instagram #9: Two Weeks Worth of Good Stuff!
Two weeks of not having time to get a ‘what’s on Instagram’ published means this one is packed with good stuff!