The last denim review I wrote feels like a lifetime ago. Four years ago to the day, actually. In that time I started painting and shooting film again (my photography website). I have written two screenplays (almost finished the second).… Continue Reading
Shop Life 8am – My eyelids open, the light tears my brain in half. I’m laying on my back on folded cardboard boxes, in a tiny space about the size of two phone booths. I hear the groan of a… Continue Reading
I recently spent a day with Mik, the owner of Brave Star Selvage, shooting his latest line of denim and menswear. I was pretty happy with the results so I thought I’d share. For… Continue Reading
EXPANDING THE POSSIBILITIES WITH STRETCH DENIM Like a lot of hardcore denim heads, I’ve been pretty closed off to the idea of stretch denim for a long time. My reasons were: I thought it wouldn’t last as long as 100%… Continue Reading
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
I’ve been intrigued with Gustin for a couple of years now. They offer tons of denim options at a very affordable price. So for a denim collector like myself, I found this very exciting. The first thought I had is,… Continue Reading
This article is long overdue. Found right in my own back yard, Rising Sun Mfg Co. has been one of LA’s distinguished denim brands for the past 10 years and counting. I’ve always respected Rising Sun’s commitment to their vision… Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a leather good, but I just had to on this piece. One of the latest drops by Pigeon Tree Crafting, the Limited Edition Black Quick Release Belt with Brown Bridle Keeper. This belt… Continue Reading
One of my favorite USA made denim brands, Brave Star Selvage recently released their heaviest denim to date, the 21.5oz Slim Straight. I couldn’t wait get my hands on this hefty Japanese selvedge and test it out. Cut: A medium rise with… Continue Reading
There are a lot of pictures circulating online of celebrities like Nicholas Cage and well known musicians wearing Asbury Park Clothing Co. denim. When you go to the Asbury Park website you see that each of their cuts have one raw version… Continue Reading