Blue Blooded Instagrammer #26: @sirjoms
@sirjoms has quickly built a name for himself in the denim community on Instagram with his beautiful shots of his faded Iron Heart jeans, Red Wing boots, and Filson bags. Here’s the story behind the feed.
Everything You Missed at the Amsterdam Denim Days 2018
Will Varnam aka @rugged_style recaps the activities and events of the 2018 edition of the Amsterdam Denim Days festival. From getting your hands blue to meeting the Instagram denim community in real life, this is what you missed out on if you didn’t go.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #25: @johanmalik80
Even though their climate is tropical and humid, the Indonesians love raw denim. Here’s the story of a Blue Blooded Indonesian Instagrammer, @johanmalik80.
Piero Turk Discusses the Modern Evolution of Jeans at Bluezone
I’ve known Piero Turk for years, but I never really heard his story. We sat down at Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone show in September to discuss how he ended up in denim, and how denim’s has changed since he did.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #24: @robindenim [VIDEO]
This in interview #24 in the series, but it’s the first one on video. It’s also Robin Meijerink’s very first video interview, recorded at Amsterdam Denim Days 2018.
Denim Cribs #1: The New Benzak Denim Developers Studio
During Amsterdam Denim Days 2018, Benzak Denim Developers celebrated their 5-year anniversary. The day after the party, we got a tour of the new BDD studio.
Must-Follow Instagrammers: Swedish Denim Dudes
Sweden has adopted denim like few other countries, and they’ve truly integrated it into their fashion and style culture. Instagram too has its fair share of Swedish denimheads. This is my list of who I think you must follow.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #22: @volvo_sufu
Like you might have guessed from his username, Michel is a fan of Volvo cars and he’s into Superfuture. He’s also won a TCB Jeans contest, and he plays the hell out of the flute!
Read the interview! (… and watch a video of Michel playing the flute!)
How to Be Successful on Instagram (with Koen Kuik)
Instagrammer Koen Kuik has become my go-to guy for tips and tricks about the popular social media platform. At Bluezone in Munich, he shared some of his knowledge. Watch the video to learn how you can become more successful on Instagram.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #21: @dry_luke
Lukas aka @dry_luke is a super down-to-earth German denimhead with a passion for Benzak jeans and Omega Speedmasters, and an unconventional profession.
Beginner’s Guide to Buying Raw Denim Jeans
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from readers and followers is “which jeans should I buy?!” This guide helps you figure out the answer to that question.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #20: @redrawdenim
Before all the ‘denim hangs’ started popping up, three dudes from Sweden got together in what they called the #theswedishcrew. I reached out to Daniel aka @redrawdenim to find out how it all began.
Candiani’s Simon Giuliani: How YOU Can Make Denim Greener
At the Bluezone show in September, Wouter Munnichs and I sat down with Simon Giuliani from Candiani Denim to discuss how consumers can help make denim more sustainable. Watch the video interview to learn what you can do.
Lennaert Explains Core Denims of Benzak Denim Developers
In this fourth and final lesson of the course about Benzak Denim Developers, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the core denims that BDD offers.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #19: @sanforizedson
In this Q&A, you’ll learn how Ken approaches his Instagram, how it all started, and how he as a former vegan feels a little strange buying leather goods.
Attention on Deck: The Best N1 Deck Jackets You Can Buy
The N1 deck jacket, born on WWII Navy ships, remains a rugged winter essential. Learn its history and find the best versions to buy today.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #18: @everythingjacob
Jacob is a pretty easy-going guy from San Diego who’s into denim and coffee. And although does 100% for fun, his photos are darn good, nonetheless.
How Wouter Munnichs Got Infected with ‘the Blue Virus’
Wouter Munnichs and I go back several years. We both blog and teach about denim. In a new series of video interviews from the Bluezone denim trade show, we share the stories of some of the coolest people in ‘the blue world.’ But first, let’s hear Wouter’s own story.
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.