JOURNAL PROJECTS – CUSTOM TYPE III JACKET

This is my second review on Journal Projects a young denim brand out of Singapore that makes custom made jeans and jackets via Kickstarter campaigns. Click here for my review on the jeans from their first campaign. I’m always excited… Continue Reading

JOE & CO. – JCS COLLIER 369 RAW 11.5 oz – MADE IN ENGLAND SERIES

Joe and Co. started in 2008, was one of the first denim brands I reached out to review about two years ago. I’ve been in touch with Josef over the past couple years and have been watching his brand grow. Joe… 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

MADE IN KOREA – THE GRATEFUL CRANE

The Grateful Crane is a Korean denim brand started in 2016 by Hur Jungun, as well as Bespoke Denim, his taylor made denim brand. This is the first time I’ve reviewed denim made in Korea and I’m excited to see what The… Continue Reading

WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE – PT.1

As the days grow darker and colder it is the perfect time to break out the black denim! If you are on the hunt for some black denim you are in luck! This week I’ll be posting several review a… Continue Reading

BRAVE STAR SELVAGE – SOME THINGS ARE BETTER LEFT UNFINISHED

Fit: Regular Taper. A roomy top block and thighs with a strong taper down the leg. Measurements (size 32): Waist 35″, rise 10.5″, back rise 15.2″, hip 19″, seat 19.6″, thigh 12″, knee 8.25″, hem 6.7″, inseam 37″. 1.5″ shrinkage on… Continue Reading

NEW BRAND – JOURNAL PROJECTS – CUSTOMIZABLE RAW DENIM FROM SINGAPORE

Journal Projects is a new denim brand that has just launched its first crowd funding campaign. Journal Projects is based out of Singapore, but the jeans are manufactured in Indonesia. This first run includes an offer for a “custom made”… Continue Reading

MIAMI’S NEW ONE MAN DENIM BRAND – THREADED ANCHOR

Luis Nagaki started Threaded Anchor in 2013. A one man operation out of Miami, Luis has been refining his work and building his workshop up to house an impressive 18 sewing machines, including: Union Specials, Singer, Juki, Brother, Reece. I spoke with… Continue Reading

NEW BRAND!! – NINE LIVES

If you are not yet familiar with Nine Lives, then I am very excited to introduce you to this new Tokyo based hi-end menswear brand by Kotaro Sato and Ian Segal. Nine lives combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship, timeless pieces, top quality materials… Continue Reading