9 Southeast Asian Raw Denim Brands You Should Know AboutÂ
Japanese denim may dominate the conversation, but brands across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam are building a thriving selvedge scene of their own.
The Guide to Japanese Denim Brands You’ve Been Missing
This issue of the DH Weekly centres on my most comprehensive guide to Japanese denim brands to date—alongside the launch of the first Weirloom shirt and a look back into the archive.
The Best Raw Denim Brands in the World
This guide covers more than 50 makers—from Japanese selvedge specialists to American and European brands—helping you pick the right place to start.
An American Tale: Tellason and the New Made in America
Learn how the founders established Tellason as a ‘made in America’ brand, and how they redefined what that means when their denim supplier closed in 2017.
So So Good: The Best Fade-Primed SOSO Denim
Fans know SOSO denim delivers on the brand’s promise of well-made made-to-measure at reasonable prices. Here are their best-fading denims.
The Magnificent Seven: Iron Heart’s Best Made-to-Fade Shirts and Jackets
Iron Heart fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to made-to-fade shirts and jackets. These seven well-made pieces should be at the top of your list.
Slice and Dice: Samurai’s Best Made-to-Fade Shirts and Jackets
Experienced faders know that Samurai shirts and jackets fade like nothing else. Here are six made-to-fade and rally-ready Samurai shirts and jackets.
Batter’s Up: Full Count Shirts and Jackets for Redline
Looking for a made-to-fade denim shirt or jacket? Start your hunt with this hand-picked selection of Full Count shirts and jackets.
How Okayama Denim Became a Go-To Place for the Best Japanese Jeans (with Merv Sethi)
In this episode of the podcast, Merv Sethi from Okayama Denim tells the story of his background, how he started his store with a tsunami relief project, and the USPs of his business.
How Japanalogue Gives Japanese Denim an English Voice (with Dave Stewart)
In this episode of a Denimhunters Podcast, Thomas talks to Dave from Japanalogue about his story, the philosophy behind his site and what his does, and how he might be able to turn it into a full-time thing.
How Naked & Famous Made It by Having Fun with Raw Denim (with Bahzad Trinos)
On this episode of the Denimhunters Podcast, Thomas talks to Bahzad Trinos, employee no. 1 at Naked & Famous, about how the brand became a global success.
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!
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.
Why You Need to Wear Indigofera Jeans to Truly ‘Get’ the Brand
In this brand profile, I take a closer look at Indigofera Jeans to find out what it’s all about. I interview the founder, one of its retailers, and a handful of its loyal customers.
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.
Must-Follow Instagrammers: Ladies in Denim
The Q&As with Blue Blooded Instagrammers are a great way to really get to know some of the people I’ve come to know through Instagram. Now, I’m expanding my focus with another Instagram series of curated and categorised lists of feeds that I think you should follow. We start with the ladies in denim.
Reviewing Jeans Leads Blogger to His Own Collaboration Jeans
Collaboration jeans are a key part of the raw denim community. But they’re usually between brands and retailers. Collaborations between bloggers and brands are less common. So, how did Greg Tamura aka The Denim Hound get his own collab jean?
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #4: @indigovein
In this week’s Q&A with a ‘blue blooded’ Instagrammer, you’ll meet Sweden’s @indigovein aka Alexander Ohlson who’s a fan of shopping locally and Japanese cinch back jeans.
7 Denim Books You Need To Have In Your Collection
Although the internet has made learning easier than ever, we’re still drawn to knowledge on paper. We somehow trust printed knowledge a little more; maybe because it’s harder or maybe because it’s more prestigious?
If you want knowledge about denim on paper, these are some of my favourite denim books that I think every denimhead should read; books that inspired me and helped me write Blue Blooded.