The Kojima Genes x SF project has been going for a couple of years now. The concept is to make the fabrics and quality construction of Kojima Genes to the western world, in limited edition crowd funded pieces at a… Continue Reading
I wanted to take this moment to thank you for being a subscriber to my blog. I really love doing these reviews and your support means the world! Lately, I’ve been so busy trying with the Bridge 1 collaboration that… 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
As you probably know by now, Oni is one of my all time favorite Japanese denim brands. I have 12 Oni pieces in my collection and counting, but this new cut and fabric is something I am very excited about.… Continue Reading
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
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
I am fascinated by the Indonesian denim scene. It is one of the new frontiers of the denim world. A young but quickly developing industry, already producing some examples of world class jeans. I’ve heard stories of marketplaces filled with bootleg versions of… Continue Reading
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Voyej crafts leather goods that apply Indonesian, American and Japanese materials to construct high quality, Indonesian style wallets and leather goods. Over the past 6 years, Voyej has had a huge success exporting their leather goods worldwide. There is… Continue Reading
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
For an American lover of Japanese denim, Japan Blue feels like it was made just for me. The fact is, it kinda was. Well, me and the rest of the western world. If you are familiar with Momotaro, then you… Continue Reading