GUEST REVIEW – THE STRIKE GOLD – SG6109 by Alexander Deleersnijder

First, I want to apologize for the radio silence. It has been some time since I have posted any reviews. Life has a way of diverting your attention and most valuable resource, time. I want to thank all of you… Continue Reading

FOB FACTORY G3 “MAGICAL LOOM” DENIM

One thing that inspires me to write this blog is getting the chance to introduce you to new denim brands. In this case that “new” denim brand has been around since 1995. FOB FACTORY is a brand you may, or… Continue Reading

OKAYAMA DENIM X SAMURAI JEANS “LEGACY”15OZ SELVEDGE JEANS – COMFORT TAPERED

Cut: Comfort Tapered. Samurai Jeans take on the relaxed tapered cut. Developed by Okayama Denim for SJ. Med high rise, relaxed thighs and an aggressive taper down the leg. Measurements (Size 33): Waist 35″, rise 11″, back rise 15″, thigh 12.6″,… Continue Reading

THE LONE-STAR OF LONDON – BLACKHORSE LANE ATELIERS – E8 SLIM TAPERED

Started in 2016, Blackhorse Lane Ateliers have been the only jeans made in London for the past 50 years. Located in an old factory from the 1920’s in Walthamstow, this brand is very serious about making the best pair of… Continue Reading

NEW DENIM BRAND – ULLAC

Today I’m thrilled to be reviewing the new denim brand ULLAC. ULLAC from London and Helsinki, is the first denim brand I’ve reviewed here that the denim mill (Candiani), and the sewing factory (‘the Dini’), are both in Italy. I’m… Continue Reading

JWJ BRAND – RAW DENIM FROM SPAIN

JWJ is a small denim brand based on the island of Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain). Founded in 2014 by José Luis Vives  and his uncle José (“Pepin”) Vivesin, JWJ Brand was born from the blending of their two sets of initials… Continue Reading

THE NEW OKAYAMA DENIM & JAPAN BLUE ODJB006 – SNOW SLUB!

With a limited production of only 92 pairs, I was very happy to get my hands on a pair of the latest collaboration by Okayama Denim and Japan Blue. Fit: A mid to high rise, slim top block, roomy thighs and… Continue Reading

CLASSIC DENIM, NEW CUT & GETTING LOOSE WITH JAPAN BLUE

Japan Blue is one of those brands I have a lot of respect for. They really deliver great Japanese denim fabrics for a very good price. Their construction is done by the same people who sew Momotaro’s jeans, so you know… Continue Reading