BRAVE STAR SELVAGE – The First American Made, All Selvedge Denim Brand.

I came across Brave Star Selvage online about 4 or 5 months ago. It seemed pretty good, but to be honest I was thrown off by the $79 price tag. I’m by no means a denim snob, but I just couldn’t see… Continue Reading

THE BATTLE BEGINS!! THE FIRST ENTRY INTO THE ONI VS SAMURAI BATTLE LOG

This is the first denim fade competition I’ve ever entered. I’ve never been one for denim competitions, I just love denim and how it evolves. But I couldn’t pass up the chance to represent for one of my favorite denim brands… Continue Reading

PURE BLUE JAPAN – WORLD RENOWN DENIM

Pure Blue Japan AKA: Syoaiya, was started in 1997 by Kenich Iwaya and has become known as the makers some of the finest denim in the world. Pure Blue Japan is 100% made in Okayama, Japan. It is a very difficult and… Continue Reading

INTRODUCING TANUKI, A SECRET COALITION OF DENIM MASTERS.

Every once in a while you find yourself in the right place, at the right time, and you find something special. Meet Tanuki, a secret coalition of denim masters. It is my honor to be the first to review Tanuki. With over 30… Continue Reading

KATO’ by Hiroshi Kato – 15OZ EXCLUSIVE COLLECT ORANGE SELVEGE – Slim Fit

Measurements (size 30): Waist 33″, rise 9.25″, back rise 14″, thigh 11″, knee 8.4″, hem 7″ inseam 33.4″ Fabric: Sanforized, 15oz left hand twill from Collect Co. Kojima, Okayama. Indigo warp and white weft. 100% Zimbabwe cotton.   Details:  Classic copper stitching, with top… Continue Reading

SHOCKOE ATELIER – Denim Artisans in VA.

Shockoe Atelier started in 2014 and is quickly becoming one of my favorite American made denim brands. The family owned and operated company located in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Bottom, was once the bustling center for tobacco and cotton traders. Each piece is crafted by… Continue Reading

DR COLLECTORS – Endangered Denim

Trading Post LA – 177 S. La Brea. LA, CA 90036 Tucked away at next to General Quarters, across the street from American Rag and Self Edge, is a little shop called Trading Post LA. This is the home of Dr. Collectors, a… Continue Reading

LEVIS – THE UBIQUITOUS

For most of us, Levis was the first brand to represent quality, long lasting denim. Maybe your dad or uncle going on about how “they don’t make em like they used to.” Maybe through films and music. Levis are usually the… Continue Reading

OKAYAMA SPIRIT 2 – The Trial and Error of Unsanforized Denim.

Spending $200 on a pair of jeans is something most denim heads have learned to rationalize. But buying a second pair to get the fit just right? That takes a special obsession. Read full story here. MEASUREMENTS (raw) Size 32, W… Continue Reading

ON THE HUNT – Trading Post LA, General Quarters, Dr. Collectors, Rogue Territory…

4-14-18 – Today I woke up to this DM from @lex043 https://www.instagram.com/p/BEMq8uiBEC1/?taken-by=denimhound I love it!! Now I’m in the mood to go look at some denim. I broke out my brand new ONI 546ZR “Secert Denim” for their first day… Continue Reading