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the value of plain old Levi’s 501s

August 17, 2012

The Value Of Plain Old Levi’s 501s

The Silentist on the value of plain old Levi’s 501s.

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Check out this three-day series of events on all things denim

July 26, 2012

Check Out This Three-day Series Of Events On All Things Denim

If you happen to live in the Bay Area, check out this three-day series of events on all things denim….

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Jack/Knife Japanese Grey Cast Selvedge Denim

December 11, 2011

Jack/Knife Japanese Grey Cast Selvedge Denim

jackknifeoutfitters: Jack/Knife Japanese Grey Cast Selvedge Denim. Our friend Gus of the excellent tumblog abitofcolor tells us he just paid…

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Mike Hodis

December 10, 2011

Mike Hodis

I just stopped by to visit our old friend Mike Hodis at his new Rising Sun store in Eagle Rock,…

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My Recommendation for Jeans: 3sixteens

August 24, 2011

My Recommendation For Jeans: 3sixteens

APCs tend to be the standard recommendation for people looking to get their first pair of quality jeans. In my…

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It’s On Sale

July 17, 2011

It’s On Sale

Gap Selvage Standard Fit Jeans These are a one-wash jean, so there’s no need to soak, they’ve already been shrunk….

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The cost of a domestically-produced pair of premium blue jeans

July 7, 2011

The Cost Of A Domestically-produced Pair Of Premium Blue Jeans

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the cost of a domestically-produced pair of premium blue jeans. Ignore…

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You’re too old to be wearing all that denim.

June 20, 2011

You’re Too Old To Be Wearing All That Denim.

You’re too old to be wearing all that denim. It is not hip. Larry David to Jay Leno

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Levi’s latest fit for men: The Ex-Girlfriend Jean

February 8, 2011

Levi’s Latest Fit For Men: The Ex-Girlfriend Jean

thesilentist: Levi’s latest fit for men: The Ex-Girlfriend Jean — OK, now these hipsters are just fucking with us. I…

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Kiton

October 20, 2010

Kiton

Kiton makes some of the finest (and most expensive) ready-to-wear men’s clothing in the world.  They also make these blue…

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Q and Answer: When Will My Jeans Fade?

September 7, 2010

Q And Answer: When Will My Jeans Fade?

Isaac writes: i got some nudie raw selvedge jeans about 3 weeks ago. i have been wearing the hell out…

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I bought my first pair of Levi’s shrink to fit 501’s

July 12, 2010

I Bought My First Pair Of Levi’s Shrink To Fit 501’s

Thanks to you, when I needed a new pair of jeans recently, I bought my first pair of Levi’s shrink…

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This is pretty much exactly what it appears to be

June 27, 2010

This Is Pretty Much Exactly What It Appears To Be

My wife and I went to Barney’s to check out the sale (60% off a fair amount of stuff), and…

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Sorry, Naked & Famous.

Sorry, Naked & Famous.

You make a fine jean, but I don’t need a picture of a lady getting sexed on my rear.

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Q and Answer: Treating Crotch Blowout

June 1, 2010

Q And Answer: Treating Crotch Blowout

“Crotchless in Chicago” writes:  After watching your excellent episode on denim, I decided to try out your recommendations on wearing…

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