Kato Brand’s The Mammoth 17.5oz 4-Way Stretch Selvedge

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

THE DENIM HOUND BACK IN ACTION! CIANO FARMER DENIM REVIEW – 13.5OZ TEXAS ORGANIC DENIM “NATURAL” LOT #2

Hello. It has been quite a while since my last post. What happened? To be honest, in 2018 I started getting burned out on reviewing denim. I still love denim and never stopped learning about it, but the process of… Continue Reading

SHOP LIFE & FREENOTE CLOTH’S UNSANFORIZED SLUBBY DENIM

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

BRIDGE 1 – THE DENIM HOUND X KOJIMA GENES X SF – LIMITED EDITION COLLABORATION JEANS

BRIDGE 1 – THE DENIM HOUND X KOJIMA GENES X SF – LIMITED EDITION COLLABORATION JEANS Designed by denim blogger, photographer and collector, The Denim Hound for Kojima Genes x SF, and 100% made in Kojima, Okayama, Japan. This collaboration… 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

RAW DENIM FROM THE PHILIPPINES – ARTISANS OF REFIND WORKWEAR

I am very excited today as Artisans of Refined Workwear is the first denim brand from the Philippines to be reviewed on this blog! As you know, the Philippines, along with China, are not exactly the first names that would… 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

LEE COOPER RETURNS TO IT’S WORKWEAR ROOTS

With the The Cooper Collection’s Archie Tapered 15.3 oz, one of the UK’s first denim brands, Lee Cooper, reminds us that denim was born Europe. Featuring a modern take on vintage details, these work wear inspired pants are definitely one of a… 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

BRAVE STAR SELVAGE GOING ULTRA HEAVYWEIGHT

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