Getting Some Iron Heart Jeans? Read This Before You Buy
Iron Heart sets the standard for heavyweight selvedge denim. This guide walks you through the brand’s signature fabrics, fits, and details so you can choose the right pair.
Iron in the Fire: 500 Days in Iron Heart’s IHSH-33 Denim Shirt
Is Iron Heart’s iconic IHSH-33 selvedge western shirt the best denim shirt in the game? In this review, we put it to the test to find out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
40s Meet 60s In This Collab Between Swedish and Japanese Denimheads
The story and details of the collaboration jeans of Indigo Veins, Göteborg Manufaktur and Denim-Base.
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.
The Defining Features of Benzak Denim Developers Jeans
In this lesson about Benzak Denim Developers, founder of the brand, Lennaert Nijgh explains the defining features of his jeans, which also differentiate the brand’s two lines.
Lennaert Nijgh Tells the Story of Benzak Denim Developers
This is the first lesson in a video course about Benzak Denim Developers. It teaches you the story of the brand, it’s two guiding principles, and how the brand’s built on the passion of founder, Lennaert Nijgh.
Purchasing Power: Labels That Highlight The Pedigree of Your Jeans
When we look for new jeans, there’s much more than the colour and fit to take into consideration. In this article, I’ll be looking specifically at the labels that appear on premium denim, and the semiotic and semantic power that such labels carry.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Lennaert Nijgh of BDD
Lennaert Nijgh doesn’t sit around waiting for good things to fall into his lap. We asked the founder of Benzak Denim Developers how it all started.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Hajime Inoue of TCB Jeans
15 years ago, Hajime Inoue of TCB Jeans moved to Kojima in Okayama to learn to make jeans. Now, he’s ready to prove his worth in the Artisan Challenge.