ON THE HUNT – LAS VEGAS

Liberty Fair’s and Capsule Trade Show, Las Vegas. 8-14-16 My bags were packed: Three shirts, three pairs of shoes, one jacket, and like a true denim head, 6 pairs of jeans for 4 days in Vegas. The denim: Oni 517XX… Continue Reading

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

RPMWEST – 18OZ SOFT HEAVYWEIGHT JAPANESE SELVEDGE

I have a respect for anyone that follows their dreams. Living in San Francisco, Manuel Rappard dreamed of making high quality, selvedge jeans. His vision was to produce minimalistic jeans, with fits that would turn heads. His goal was to take all the… 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

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

ONI DENIM – HUNT FOR THE DEVIL

In the early days when I wanted some good ol’ fashion, high quality, long lasting raw denim jeans I turned to Levis. When I wanted to explore a wide variety of denim in the heavyweight range I found myself immersed in… Continue Reading

ELEPHANT 4 by NAKED & FAMOUS – Beautiful Beasts

In the two solid months I’ve spent with the E4’s I discovered there is more to these 220z beasts than just the weight. MEASUREMENTS (raw) W 31″, Rise 10.75″, Thigh 12″, Knee 8.25″, Inseam 34.25″, Leg Opening 7.25″ MEASUREMENTS (After… Continue Reading