Naked & Famous: A Lesson in Childish Enthusiasm
Back in the day, I used to rock OshKosh B’Gosh overalls. Sadly, life happened. And so it was that I quickly outgrew my favorite pair...
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Parke New York: Premium Active Denim
Recently we published an interesting article from our Simon Tuntelder concerning the lack of innovation in the modern denim scene. Right on cue we discovered the...
Brand Profile: Corter Leather and Cloth
Think for a moment of your product associations with New England. Chances are that you will arrive at pure, simple aesthetics, with products being made...
Brand Profile: PRPS – Bruised, Never Broken
New York-based fashion jeans brand PRPS was launched in 2002 by Donwan Harrell. He cut his teeth at big fashion names, but his passion was...
BLUER DENIM: Joining the Retail Revolution
With crowdfunded small scale denim brands shooting like weeds we’re witnessing nothing less than an industry change right before our eyes. Paleo Denim, RPMWEST and...
Juniper Ridge: No Fake Fragrance
One of the most pervasive mindsets of 21st century marketing seems to be that “green is the new black.” Labels like organic, biodynamic, sustainable, Fairtrade, FSC,...
Brand Profile: RRL
While Ralph Lauren is a worldwide icon within preppy clothing, the less accessible sub-brand RRL (pronounced “Double RL”) is something denim enthusiasts can truly appreciate. RRL offers American made selvage...
Brand Profile: imogene + willie
Five years ago Matt and Carrie Eddmenson found themselves out of work. They had both worked for Carries family business, creating fits and washes for...
Brand Profile: Paleo Denim
Paleo Denim produces high quality jeans, leather accessories, and bike paraphernalia out of Austin, Texas; the first jean producer in the Texan capital since operation started...
L.L.Bean: Jeans as a Part of Brand History
The 100-year-old Maine-based boot makers at L.L.Bean probably do not fit most people’s definition of a denim brand. However, they do have a pair of raw...