10 “Eastern” Indigo Invitational Faders to Watch on Instagram
In this blog post, you’ll meet 10 of the Indigo Invitational Fade Competition contestants from Southeast Asia. These profiles are required reading for fade fanatics.
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 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.
How Japan Saved American Style with W. David Marx (S02E02)
In this episode, Jake and I interview W. David Marx, the author of Ametora, to talk about how Japan has saved American style and influenced fashion in general.
The Origins of Heritage Style with Nick Clements of Men’s File (S02E01)
Nick Clements has been living and documenting ‘revival’ and heritage style for more than four decades. In this interview, he shares his experiences, including the role Japan has had.
Making Jeans in Japan with Lennaert from BENZAK (S01E23)
We are again joined by Lennaert from Benzak Denim Developers. This time, we dig a little deeper to learn more about what it’s like to make jeans in Japan.
The Details of Jeans with Lennaert from BENZAK (S01E22)
On this episode, Jake and I are joined by Lennaert from Benzak Denim Developers to talk about his denim passion and why the details of jeans matter.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #60: @distantrelativesalut
“I remember having bruises on my hips because I wore them daily while commuting to work on my bike, haha! 927 wears and counting. Absolutely love the pair!”
The Responsibility of Influencers with Carl Murawski (S01E21)
Joining us once again is boot reviewer, Carl Murawski. For this second episode in a batch recording (the first was episode #20), we’re talking about the state of influencers on the heritage style scene.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #59: @kill_your_jeans
“I realized how much larger the denim community was through Instagram and I really liked being able to talk to so many different people about their experiences with different brands, fits, material, and techniques.”
7 Benefits of Wearing Boots with Carl Murawski (S01E20)
In the 20th episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and Thomas are joined by Carl Murawski to talk about seven important benefits of wearing boots.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #58: @wings_n_work
“I’d say I took 98% of my shots myself and the rest by whoever’s nearby with instructions on how I want to frame it. Would you believe even my 4-year-old took some of those shots!?”
Denim’s Roots and Future with 3×1’s Scott Morrison (S01E19)
This week on the podcast, Jake and I are joined by Scott Morrison from 3×1 to talk about the travel documentary series, Common Threads, that he’s launching.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #57: @vorstenbos
Jerry’s favourite jeans are the 1947 501XX. “It looks a lot like the 501 we have nowadays, but with a slightly baggier fit and rockabilly look.”
Life After Instagram with Greg @denimhound (S01E18)
On this episode, Jake and I are joined by Greg Tamura aka ‘The Denim Hound’ to talk about what he calls “life after Instagram.”
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #56: @shadesofindig0
“I was just kind of a lurker for a while. Then I thought I’d start contributing a bit to the community. From there, it turned into a fun blog of sorts where I could track my own style evolution.”
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #55: @greenvinedenim
Evan aka @greenvinedenim started posting pictures of his Levi’s 511s in 2015. But when he got his first pair of Iron Hearts, he decided to dedicate an Instagram account to his denim obsession.
How Bryan from The Rite Stuff Built His Brand (S01E16)
In this episode, Jake and I talk to Bryan Shettig from The Rife Stuff. You’ll hear how Bryan got into denim, how he ended up living in Taiwan, and how he gets his clothes made in Japan.
