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Small-Dollar Selvedge: The Best Entry-Price Raw Denim Jeans
Looking for a pair of selvedge jeans for less than $200? Start the hunt for your next pair with this small dollar selvedge masterlist.
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Why Piger Works Are Masters of Their Domain
Piger Works Master of Fades is the Thai brand’s claim to fade fame. Does the 20MF live up to its name? We review the pair.
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Saxon Selvedge: Why Ruttloff is the King of Custom Denim
Johann Ruttloff, Europe’s premier denim atelier, produces what are arguably the world’s finest denim pieces. Meet the man and his eponymous brand.
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Back to Bluezone: Why We’re Going to Munich This January
We’re going back to Bluezone, and this time we’ve got a very special reason to look forward to the event. Going to the trade show? Meet us in Munich!
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Into the Wardrobe: A Celebration of Clothes and Culture
Join us in Berlin at Burg & Schild on January 17, 2023 for the international release of The Rebel’s Wardrobe.
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Sailor’s Iron: A Salty Assortment of Seaworthy Sweaters
Fishermen know a thing or two about how to keep the wind and water at bay. Here are our all-time favourite versions of the classic fisherman’s sweater.
Find your favourite sweater here …
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Unsinkable Style: Who Makes the Best Peacoat, N1, and Duffel?
Naval jackets like the peacoat, the N1, and duffel coat offer the best (and most stylish) protection you can find against the elements.
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Raw Denim Guides: Find the Best Selvedge with Denimhunters
Looking for your next fade project? Start your hunt with the guides below. Whether it’s a pair of raw selvedge jeans, a raw denim shirt or a raw denim jacket you’re looking for, we’ve found the best of the best for you.
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Curating the History of Blue Jeans (with Tracey Panek)
On this episode of the podcast, I talk Tracey Panek about what she does, why the Archives is such a crucial department for Levi’s, and how her work influences jeans from any brand.
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An Overview of the Four Eras Jeans History
When you’re selling jeans, you’re selling history! That’s why it’s crucial to know at least the key facts of the history of jeans when you work with denim and jeans. And that’s what this blog post teaches.
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How Jeans Are Made: Pre-Washing and Pre-Distressing
This last episode in the series about how jeans are made discusses pre-washing; how it started, how it’s done, and what it will look like in the future.
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How Jeans Are Made: Cut and Sew (the Construction)
This second episode in the series about how jeans are made teaches the cutting and sewing steps of making jeans, and discusses the 3 most debated aspects of sewing jeans.
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The Reason Why Jeans Have Rivets [Video Guide]
Rivets are a key defining feature of blue jeans. They were introduced in the early 1870s as a simple and durable solution to an urgent need for durability. In this video guide, I explain the origins of rivets.
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The Innovative Features That Define the Modern Jean
When you know how the defining features have evolved, you can build better narratives about the jeans you’re selling by putting them into a bigger picture.
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Blue Blooded Q&A: Shane Brandenburg
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, Shane Brandenburg shares how he got into denim, what inspires him, and how he defines his style.
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Blue Blooded Q&A: Daniel Werner from Cee.Are.Dee
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, you’ll meet Daniel Werner, one half of the fashion consulting company CeeAreDee, which he runs together with Matt Wilson.
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Blue Blooded Q&A: Alice Tonello from Tonello
This week, the Blue Blood to answer my Q&A is the lovely Alice Tonello, Marketing and R&D Director at Tonello.
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Blue Blooded Q&A: Ruedi Karrer aka the Swiss Jeans Freak
Ruedi’s been wearing and collecting raw denim since before most of us were born. He’s dedicated his life to his denim passion, driven by a vision to establish an independent jeans museum.
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Blue Blooded Q&A: Mats Andersson from Indigofera
Mats Andersson shares the story of how he got into the business, lists three brands and retailers that inspire him, and defines his denim style.
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Blue Blooded Q&A: Denim Designer, Stefano Aldighieri
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, denim designer Stefano Aldighieri shares his story and what he’s learned after several decades in the denim industry.
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