Sunday, February 17, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
You would have thought that we learned our lesson the first time. Yeah, right. Seeing that we'd already tackled the most influential people in denim history, it was high time we focused on The 15 Most Influential People in Denim Right Now. And who better to turn the job over to than Francois Girbaud, founder, owner and boss of Marithé François Girbaud, the most influential innovative denim- led fashion brand on the block? To see who did make it to our list, just scroll down through.
Roy Slaper - founder of Roy Denim
Years and years ago, Slaper was driven about 3-4 years ago to put together his very own line of denim jeans a small Oakland-based denim line started in the apartment of its founder and namesake, Roy Slaper. It is the epitome of the small-run, labor-of-love clothing that we treasure. Driven by what you ask? Not money, just an extreme interest in and passion for machinery and denim, which is easily reflected in his work. Today, Roy Denim is known and inspires people worldwide. You can thank him for that.
Maria Erixon Levin - founder of Nudie Jeans
If you've never heard of Nudie Jeans then you must've either been born yesterday or you've been living under a rock your entire life. Maria Erixon Levin is the hand behind the brand’s success.
Toru Noogami - founder of Samurai Jeans
We had to pay respect to one of the exclusive denim connoisseurs to ever do it. Toru Noogami, founder of the Legendary Japanese Selvedge denim from Osaka; Samurai Jeans. The label is known for their exclusivity (at least in North America), heavy dyes (they released a 24 oz. denim this year), and – as a result – stunning fades.
Jean Touitou – founder of A.P.C.
When thinking of understated, minimal men’s and women’s clothing with that hard-to-define effortless something, the name Atelier de Production et de Création, or A.P.C., is one that immediately springs to mind. The Tunisian born Jean Touitou is the key people for this some-of-the-planet’s-best French label A.P.C. Now with a whole new generation appreciating the brand, new stores might be opening soon this year.
David Beckham
What can't this guy do? In just one month, Becks is already the most stylish guy right now. His layering game is on point, and every item is tailored to a T. He's been the most consistent this year, therefore he beats out the usual suspects for the number one spot.
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom's pair of jeans totally defines his style and how he gets a heartthrob status, especially after popped up as the elf-prince Legolas to the silver screen in the Lord of the rings triologies. The perfect way to look put together and classy, yet still be a hot star most of us has an eye for his style. Every black jeans & shoes of his were proved to be a perfect choice.
Brandon Svarc founders of Naked & Famous
Brandon is a true denim geek! For four and a half years, the do-it-all founder of Naked & Famous has been showcasing some of the most innovative jeans on the market while simultaneously maintaining a line of well-priced, luxury denim basics and always surprise its fan with new offerings. Created in reaction to often garish and over-embellished celebrity denim culture.
Francois and Marithé Girbaud founder of Marithé François Girbaud
François Girbaud and his partner are the one who come up with a new way to treat denim with laser and ozone instead of bleach or sandwash, saving precious water and eliminating chemicals. This helps jeans to live longer, too – boosting anti-fade properties and creating innovative textile effects. Now this Wattwash™ treatment is the future of fashion! The jeans scene is changed forever now.
Elio Fiorucci founder of Fiorucci
He is the legend who presented a glorious romp through the history of his eponymous, sassy fashion label; Fiorucci. Fashion designer, entrepreneur, talent scout, trendsetter, and among the world's first mass communication gurus: all these terms describe Fiorucci.
Adriano Goldschmied founder of AG Jeans
Hails from the Italian port of Trieste and launched his first denim line in 1970 in the ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Eight years later, he founded Diesel and would be instrumental in the development of successful European brands including Replay, Goldie and Rivet.
Zac Efron
Zac used to keep it simple, but it seems like he's all about statement pieces this year. Earlier this month, he rocked a sick jacket from Nudie Jeans, then just a few days ago, he was spotted in his super rough worn look pair of jeans with white tee. Making us kept an eye for, don't worry though, he's still rocking the screen and keeping his look true to himself.
Pharrell Williams
We hereby dub Pharrell Williams the street style king. We can't hate on Pharrell's style because he's the master of mixing and matching streetwear looks without looking corny. His collection of Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Clothing are impressive and making other rappers eat their heart out.
Jeff Rudes and Susie Crippen founder of J Brand
Wayne Berkowitz founder Superfuture
Need to say more? He is the man behind the largest Internet forum for hipsters into raw, selvage denim. The site is the real deal. True Religion, Diesel, Seven, Rock and Republic, and other Eurotrashy brands are looked down upon, while brands such as Nudies, APC, Samurai, Supreme, etc are cool there.
Kiya Babzani and Andrew Chen Founders of Self Edge
Here are the two experts in denim: Kiya Babzani (Self Edge co-founder) and Andrew Chen (Self Edge co-founder, 3sixteen founder). We have written about him before in the Mythbuster video post. Check it out and you can see how their words can have impact towards the denim world!
Roy Slaper - founder of Roy Denim
Years and years ago, Slaper was driven about 3-4 years ago to put together his very own line of denim jeans a small Oakland-based denim line started in the apartment of its founder and namesake, Roy Slaper. It is the epitome of the small-run, labor-of-love clothing that we treasure. Driven by what you ask? Not money, just an extreme interest in and passion for machinery and denim, which is easily reflected in his work. Today, Roy Denim is known and inspires people worldwide. You can thank him for that.
Maria Erixon Levin - founder of Nudie Jeans
If you've never heard of Nudie Jeans then you must've either been born yesterday or you've been living under a rock your entire life. Maria Erixon Levin is the hand behind the brand’s success.
Toru Noogami - founder of Samurai Jeans
We had to pay respect to one of the exclusive denim connoisseurs to ever do it. Toru Noogami, founder of the Legendary Japanese Selvedge denim from Osaka; Samurai Jeans. The label is known for their exclusivity (at least in North America), heavy dyes (they released a 24 oz. denim this year), and – as a result – stunning fades.
Jean Touitou – founder of A.P.C.
When thinking of understated, minimal men’s and women’s clothing with that hard-to-define effortless something, the name Atelier de Production et de Création, or A.P.C., is one that immediately springs to mind. The Tunisian born Jean Touitou is the key people for this some-of-the-planet’s-best French label A.P.C. Now with a whole new generation appreciating the brand, new stores might be opening soon this year.
David Beckham
What can't this guy do? In just one month, Becks is already the most stylish guy right now. His layering game is on point, and every item is tailored to a T. He's been the most consistent this year, therefore he beats out the usual suspects for the number one spot.
Orlando Bloom
Orlando Bloom's pair of jeans totally defines his style and how he gets a heartthrob status, especially after popped up as the elf-prince Legolas to the silver screen in the Lord of the rings triologies. The perfect way to look put together and classy, yet still be a hot star most of us has an eye for his style. Every black jeans & shoes of his were proved to be a perfect choice.
Brandon Svarc founders of Naked & Famous
Brandon is a true denim geek! For four and a half years, the do-it-all founder of Naked & Famous has been showcasing some of the most innovative jeans on the market while simultaneously maintaining a line of well-priced, luxury denim basics and always surprise its fan with new offerings. Created in reaction to often garish and over-embellished celebrity denim culture.
Francois and Marithé Girbaud founder of Marithé François Girbaud
François Girbaud and his partner are the one who come up with a new way to treat denim with laser and ozone instead of bleach or sandwash, saving precious water and eliminating chemicals. This helps jeans to live longer, too – boosting anti-fade properties and creating innovative textile effects. Now this Wattwash™ treatment is the future of fashion! The jeans scene is changed forever now.
Elio Fiorucci founder of Fiorucci
He is the legend who presented a glorious romp through the history of his eponymous, sassy fashion label; Fiorucci. Fashion designer, entrepreneur, talent scout, trendsetter, and among the world's first mass communication gurus: all these terms describe Fiorucci.
Adriano Goldschmied founder of AG Jeans
Hails from the Italian port of Trieste and launched his first denim line in 1970 in the ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Eight years later, he founded Diesel and would be instrumental in the development of successful European brands including Replay, Goldie and Rivet.
Zac used to keep it simple, but it seems like he's all about statement pieces this year. Earlier this month, he rocked a sick jacket from Nudie Jeans, then just a few days ago, he was spotted in his super rough worn look pair of jeans with white tee. Making us kept an eye for, don't worry though, he's still rocking the screen and keeping his look true to himself.
Pharrell Williams
We hereby dub Pharrell Williams the street style king. We can't hate on Pharrell's style because he's the master of mixing and matching streetwear looks without looking corny. His collection of Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Clothing are impressive and making other rappers eat their heart out.
Jeff Rudes and Susie Crippen founder of J Brand
Wayne Berkowitz founder Superfuture
Need to say more? He is the man behind the largest Internet forum for hipsters into raw, selvage denim. The site is the real deal. True Religion, Diesel, Seven, Rock and Republic, and other Eurotrashy brands are looked down upon, while brands such as Nudies, APC, Samurai, Supreme, etc are cool there.
Kiya Babzani and Andrew Chen Founders of Self Edge
Here are the two experts in denim: Kiya Babzani (Self Edge co-founder) and Andrew Chen (Self Edge co-founder, 3sixteen founder). We have written about him before in the Mythbuster video post. Check it out and you can see how their words can have impact towards the denim world!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
ZIGGY F/W 2013 LOOKBOOK
THE/END 2013 FALL/WINTER
THE/END has loaded up its site with the new photos from its latest lookbook for Fall/Winter 2013 titled: STREET WHERE NOBODY LIVES titled: STREET WHERE NOBODY LIVES. The range draws heavily from the early American punk era. The stylish series is sold at a premium price point and boasts wearable and contemporary menswear pieces.
Monday, February 11, 2013
NEW RELEASED 'DENIMFADEMAKER'
An exciting prospect for the selvedge denim lover, Denimfuture.com have released its first look of the new application ‘Denimfademaker’ featuring the ideation of a unique pair of jeans created by yourself, and the Denimfuture.com team did help bring that concept to reality.
Here you’ll meet an awesome app 'Denimfademaker' which is a funny one that brings delights and laughter to everyone. This app presents unique different fade styles among such categories. Over ten thousands of unique styles could be generated from the app’s fade look-feature-elements-database. Think the rockstar’s hairstyles and facial expressions attractive? You can always find them in ‘Denimfademaker’, and we even have more.
You can create your own favorite denim looks for yourself, families, friends or just random faces for fun. And make the faces into greeting cards by sending them. For the last step, share them on Facebook or Tumblr and much more you can imagine all supported in ‘Denimfademaker’.
No matter creating your looks in the unique faded jeans alone or joins friends for competition and see whose looks are funnier, may laughing be always with you!
Try fade your jeans now Denimfademaker
NIGO PARTNERS WITH COCA-COLA AND BEAMS FOR A CAPSULE COLLECTION
Apart from being A Bathing Ape’s designer, a cool street trend setter, a yo-yo champion (yes!), he is also a Coca-Cola memorabilia collector. When forces like Nigo and Coca-Cola collide, trust us, it's gonna pop off. Nigo aka Mr. BATHING APE breaks out the new workwear capsule collection to rock the scene recently. The revered Japanese store Beams brought in Nigo’s new brand Human Made to research and reinterpret Coca-Cola workwear and uniforms from the early 20th century is how the collection happened.
Here are all your classic favorite pieces you will find; a steezy Italian capo layering up with the Work Jacket; or a downtown NYC scenester draped up in the Jodhpur Shorts and vintage Coke Cap.. Well, this collaboration is not the thing that happens everyday. Be sure to check it out or miss it and regret later
Expect to see this collaborative capsule at Beams today and in Haven, RSVP Gallery, and Present shops and online later this month.
5 BEST JEANS BIKERS SUBMITTED TO
Been there, done that. Make a rainstorm.
Do you swear by the biker lifestyle? Have you been called a biker? Here are for the one down, four up kick starters out there. Biker is fly. Biker with the cool jeans is even fly-er. It’s tough to find a pair that would swear to be your best friend and that isn’t look too trashy after a while. Luckily, these on the list we have today don't fall under the aforementioned categories. Not everyone knows it. Take a peek. We have sorted the cream from the crap here.
APC New Standard defines “heavy duty.” Cut in regular fit in the rise/waist, with a straight leg, tapering only slightly from the knee to hem. The pair insures easy on-and-off convenience and severe weather protection. Probably most importantly, after a few wears, the stretchier than usual denim becomes really comfortable. It's like we've had these jeans for months and not days They're skinny jeans so they wont get caught in your chains but they're not cracked out model anorexic skinny where they'll choke the circulation out of your junk.
- Straight-leg, mid-rise style.
- Dark blue straight-leg rigid selvedge denim jeans
- Five pockets
- Button fastenings
- 100% cotton
More info: www.apc.fr
Joe Mccoy’s lot 906
Now here is the one any cool grandfathers can agree on and is what we have mentioned to be worth enough for your Christmas gift recently. It’s the bold Joe Mccoy’s lot 906 World Standard Jean, perfect in mid-rise slim straight leg cut in its unique super dark 14.75oz original selvage denim on and off the highway. We swear by the Red Indian, this pair is a badass one.
- Straight Leg Fit
- 14.75oz Original Japanese selvage denim
- 100% Cotton
- Raw / Unwashed (will shrink approx 4-6% with washing)
- Specially coated paper patch
- 100% cotton thread sewing construction
- Made In Japan
More info: blueingreensoho.com/
Samurai Jeans - 15oz S002JP Yamato
For real, it's a little silly to think the jeans are "bike specific", but if you're a bike rider, you get a pair of normal looking pants that's chock-full of hidden features. For non-bike riders, you get a smart remix on the Samurai Jeans - 15oz S002JP Yamato - Vintage Type Straight Fit Yes they’re dope, aged beautifully and dying to ride with you. The pair features raw/unwashed (will shrink with washing), silver rivets, silver stitching accents throughout, Japanese Wagyu leather patch, crotch Rivet and 100% Cotton (40% Pima / 60% Egyptian). Trust us, if you are to ride, do it with the Samurai.
- Vintage Type Straight Fit
- 15oz Samurai Original Japanese selvage denim
- Pure Indigo
- Raw / Unwashed (will shrink with washing)
- Silver Rivets / Silver Stitching accents throughout
- Japanese Wagyu Leather Patch
- Crotch Rivet
- 100% Cotton (40% Pima / 60% Egyptian)
- Made In Japan
More info: www.samurai-j.com
Nudie Jeans’ Slim Jim Org. Dry BrokenTwill is like no piece you’ve ever been into when riding. The fabric of the brand is most known for its special construction. The broken twill construction gives a special body to the fabric that emphasizes the irregularities and the slubs of the warp. We would suggest these jeans to be worn at least six months before washing, trus us this sure will give a fantastic natural worn in look. Well, bikers love Nudie’s too. Feel the winning mood when showing off the Nudie Jeansorange threads and orange back pocket embo upon the ride.
- SLIM JIM
- DRY BROKEN TWILL
- Straight tube leg
- 12 ounces
- 100% of cotton
More info: shop.nudiejeans.com
Roy Jean RS2 Nihon
A Straight Leg jeans aren’t cheap, but they may be the last pair of riding pants you’ll ever have to buy. This second version of Roy’s features two front pockets, two rear pockets, solid copper hardware, belt loops, vintage style waist-band stitch (chainstitched on lower / single-Needle stitched on upper), and 100% cotton 15oz unsanforized Nihon Menpu denim for any riding environment. Designed to be worn everyday, plan on patience to break them in, especially if you are a real tough activity fan. Words don't do these justice, never have a pair of jeans had so much life contained within them. Head over now.
- 100% Cotton 15oz Unsanforized Nihon Menpu Denim
- 10oz Unsanforized Natural (unbleached) Cotton Pocket-Bags
- A&E Cotton w/poly core threads: size 105, 80 & 60 in 7 different colors throughout the jean
- YKK Solid Copper washer-burr rivets (hidden rivets)
- YKK Gov't Black Brass donut buttons
- Vintage Style Waist-Band Stitch (Chainstitched on lower / Single-Needle stitched on upper)
- Single Layer Super Thick Leather Tag, Dyed/Stamped/Burnished by Hand
- Sewn on vintage Union Special, Singer, Reece, and Merrow machines
- Straight Leg Fit
More info: www.roydenim.com
Do you swear by the biker lifestyle? Have you been called a biker? Here are for the one down, four up kick starters out there. Biker is fly. Biker with the cool jeans is even fly-er. It’s tough to find a pair that would swear to be your best friend and that isn’t look too trashy after a while. Luckily, these on the list we have today don't fall under the aforementioned categories. Not everyone knows it. Take a peek. We have sorted the cream from the crap here.
APC New Standard defines “heavy duty.” Cut in regular fit in the rise/waist, with a straight leg, tapering only slightly from the knee to hem. The pair insures easy on-and-off convenience and severe weather protection. Probably most importantly, after a few wears, the stretchier than usual denim becomes really comfortable. It's like we've had these jeans for months and not days They're skinny jeans so they wont get caught in your chains but they're not cracked out model anorexic skinny where they'll choke the circulation out of your junk.
- Straight-leg, mid-rise style.
- Dark blue straight-leg rigid selvedge denim jeans
- Five pockets
- Button fastenings
- 100% cotton
More info: www.apc.fr
Joe Mccoy’s lot 906
Now here is the one any cool grandfathers can agree on and is what we have mentioned to be worth enough for your Christmas gift recently. It’s the bold Joe Mccoy’s lot 906 World Standard Jean, perfect in mid-rise slim straight leg cut in its unique super dark 14.75oz original selvage denim on and off the highway. We swear by the Red Indian, this pair is a badass one.
- Straight Leg Fit
- 14.75oz Original Japanese selvage denim
- 100% Cotton
- Raw / Unwashed (will shrink approx 4-6% with washing)
- Specially coated paper patch
- 100% cotton thread sewing construction
- Made In Japan
More info: blueingreensoho.com/
Samurai Jeans - 15oz S002JP Yamato
For real, it's a little silly to think the jeans are "bike specific", but if you're a bike rider, you get a pair of normal looking pants that's chock-full of hidden features. For non-bike riders, you get a smart remix on the Samurai Jeans - 15oz S002JP Yamato - Vintage Type Straight Fit Yes they’re dope, aged beautifully and dying to ride with you. The pair features raw/unwashed (will shrink with washing), silver rivets, silver stitching accents throughout, Japanese Wagyu leather patch, crotch Rivet and 100% Cotton (40% Pima / 60% Egyptian). Trust us, if you are to ride, do it with the Samurai.
- Vintage Type Straight Fit
- 15oz Samurai Original Japanese selvage denim
- Pure Indigo
- Raw / Unwashed (will shrink with washing)
- Silver Rivets / Silver Stitching accents throughout
- Japanese Wagyu Leather Patch
- Crotch Rivet
- 100% Cotton (40% Pima / 60% Egyptian)
- Made In Japan
More info: www.samurai-j.com
Nudie Jeans’ Slim Jim Org. Dry BrokenTwill is like no piece you’ve ever been into when riding. The fabric of the brand is most known for its special construction. The broken twill construction gives a special body to the fabric that emphasizes the irregularities and the slubs of the warp. We would suggest these jeans to be worn at least six months before washing, trus us this sure will give a fantastic natural worn in look. Well, bikers love Nudie’s too. Feel the winning mood when showing off the Nudie Jeansorange threads and orange back pocket embo upon the ride.
- SLIM JIM
- DRY BROKEN TWILL
- Straight tube leg
- 12 ounces
- 100% of cotton
More info: shop.nudiejeans.com
Roy Jean RS2 Nihon
A Straight Leg jeans aren’t cheap, but they may be the last pair of riding pants you’ll ever have to buy. This second version of Roy’s features two front pockets, two rear pockets, solid copper hardware, belt loops, vintage style waist-band stitch (chainstitched on lower / single-Needle stitched on upper), and 100% cotton 15oz unsanforized Nihon Menpu denim for any riding environment. Designed to be worn everyday, plan on patience to break them in, especially if you are a real tough activity fan. Words don't do these justice, never have a pair of jeans had so much life contained within them. Head over now.
- 100% Cotton 15oz Unsanforized Nihon Menpu Denim
- 10oz Unsanforized Natural (unbleached) Cotton Pocket-Bags
- A&E Cotton w/poly core threads: size 105, 80 & 60 in 7 different colors throughout the jean
- YKK Solid Copper washer-burr rivets (hidden rivets)
- YKK Gov't Black Brass donut buttons
- Vintage Style Waist-Band Stitch (Chainstitched on lower / Single-Needle stitched on upper)
- Single Layer Super Thick Leather Tag, Dyed/Stamped/Burnished by Hand
- Sewn on vintage Union Special, Singer, Reece, and Merrow machines
- Straight Leg Fit
More info: www.roydenim.com
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