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

FOB FACTORY G3 “MAGICAL LOOM” DENIM

One thing that inspires me to write this blog is getting the chance to introduce you to new denim brands. In this case that “new” denim brand has been around since 1995. FOB FACTORY is a brand you may, or… Continue Reading

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

OKAYAMA DENIM X SAMURAI JEANS “LEGACY”15OZ SELVEDGE JEANS – COMFORT TAPERED

Cut: Comfort Tapered. Samurai Jeans take on the relaxed tapered cut. Developed by Okayama Denim for SJ. Med high rise, relaxed thighs and an aggressive taper down the leg. Measurements (Size 33): Waist 35″, rise 11″, back rise 15″, thigh 12.6″,… 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

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

GUSTIN – A DENIM LOVERS BUFFET

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

RISING SUN MFG CO. SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON CONE DENIM

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

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

SUMMER SLUB!! ONI’S NEW LIGHTWEIGHT, LOW TENSION DENIM

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