10 Fades to Get You Revved Up For the Redline Rally
The Redline Rally is fast approaching and we are taking a look at 10 faded examples of Redline Rally eligible pieces you’ll love wearing for a full year.
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.
Blue Blooded Q&A: Andrew Chen of 3sixteen
In this Blue Blooded Q&A, you’ll meet Andrew Chen, co-founder of 3sixteen and partner of the Self Edge stores in NYC and LA.
Denim Destination: Q&A with Kiya Babzani from Self Edge
Self Edge is an authority in the raw denim scene. Here’s the Q&A I did with founder Kiya Babzani for the article I wrote for Sportswear International.
What Is the Indigo Invitational? Q&A with Founder Bryan Szabo
If you’re into fades (like me), you might have noticed the Indigo Invitational on Instagram and Facebook. But do you know what it is? I didn’t, so I got in touch with the guy behind the new fade competitions to ask him a bunch of questions.
What’s on Instagram #8: Highlights from a Busy Week
After a busy week that ended with the Indigofera party in Stockholm, here’s curated selection of fades, boots and people I’ve saved on Instagram since #7.
What’s on Instagram #4: Fades, Jackets and Boots
The weekend is just around the corner and to get you off to a good start, here are some highlights of fades, jackets and boots that I’ve seen on 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.”
Online vs. Brick and Mortar with Clobber Calm (S01E14)
In this episode, Jake and I are joined by Ben Woodhouse aka @clobbercalm. We talk about Ben closing his store and what he’s up to next, which leads us to a discussion about online vs. brick and mortar retail.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #50: @c__jonas
Colin aka @c__jonas is not afraid of matching his perfectly faded TCB Jeans with a pair of Visvim sneakers, which he usually buys on Grailed. Here’s his story.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #42: @selvedgewings
Shawn aka @selvedgewings is a Blue Blooded Instagrammer who almost felt keeping his feed updated was a part-time job at one point. Luckily, he didn’t quit!
Meet the Retailer: Kiya and Demitra Babzani of Self Edge
Kiya Babzani and his wife Demitra were some of the first to bring Japanese denim to the US. Before the store opened in 2006, Kiya visited a number of Japanese brands and got the exclusive rights on sales in the United States.
“Some were just confused,” he recalls. “They said, ‘But you have Levi’s in America. Why do you want what we make?’”
Five Favourites: Men’s Trucker Denim Jackets
It’s no longer fashion faux pas to wear ‘double denim,’ and trucker denim jackets are getting a much-deserved revival. Five retailers list their favourites Type III jackets.
4 Raw Denim Care Myths That Aren’t All Busted
With raw denim’s spread from niches to masses, several myths about raw denim care have taken hold in the public conscious. As a result, you might be getting really bad advice about how to best take care of your jeans.
This member resource discusses why these 4 raw denim care myths aren’t totally busted: soaking in vinegar, tumble drying, dry cleaning, and the bathtub soak.
Five Favourites: Men’s Selvedge Denim Slim Fit Jeans
Get insights from experienced jeans retail experts about their favourite slim fit jeans and why they’re worth every penny. All the jeans are made from selvedge denim, and there’s something for any budget.
How To Repair Your Jeans and Why You Should!
This article is the last in the series about buying jeans. Learn how you can extend the time you can enjoy your jeans, save money, and lower your environmental footprint. All by repairing your jeans!
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6 Lightweight Denims That Are Guaranteed To Fade Well
We’ve found these six lightweight denims that prove weight isn’t the only criterion you should choose your jeans based on when looking for great fades.
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3 Middleweight Denims That Fade Amazingly
If 15-18 oz. is your thing, then one of these three middleweight denims may win you the coveted Denim World Championship trophy.
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Who’s the King Of Fades? It’s Time To Separate the Men From The Boys
After months of waiting, the Denim World Championship finally opened for registration. Learn all about the championship in this article before you sign up.