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A wodnerful vintage advertisement

May 18, 2010

A Wodnerful Vintage Advertisement

A wodnerful vintage advertisement, via the always-fascinating An Ambitious Project Collapsing. Note that the selling point here is generous cut. …

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A Continuous Lean

May 2, 2010

A Continuous Lean

A Continuous Lean testifies on behalf of his Gap raw selvage jeans.

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Unbranded

April 17, 2010

Unbranded

Urban Outfitters is offering a great new denim option: Unbranded.  This is denim in its essential form.  Without logos, washes,…

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Q and Answer: Hem, Cuff or Stack Your Jeans?

February 16, 2010

Q And Answer: Hem, Cuff Or Stack Your Jeans?

Jesse (not me) asks: So since these new Levi’s you posted only come in one length, what do I do…

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It’s On Sale - Levis Vintage Clothing 1947 501s

February 6, 2010

It’s On Sale – Levis Vintage Clothing 1947 501s

These are a much slimmer 501 based on the model introduced in 1947.  I got a pair for Christmas, and…

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Big news from the folks at Levi’s…

January 29, 2010

Big News From The Folks At Levi’s…

Big news from the folks at Levi’s… their most contemporary cut, the 514, is now available in Japanese selvage denim. …

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Levi's Shrink-to-Fit 501s $32.95 on Amazon

December 29, 2009

Levi’s Shrink-to-Fit 501s $32.95 On Amazon

Levi’s Shrink-to-Fit 501s $32.95 on Amazon I recommend sizing up about 3" in the inseam, and maybe 1" in the…

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It’s On Ebay - <i>Crate “Journal” raw denim jeans.</i>

December 7, 2009

It’s On Ebay – Crate “Journal” Raw Denim Jeans.

I bought a pair of these at the Barney’s warehouse sale last spring, and really like them – but be…

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Q and Answer: How Should I Size My Raw Denim?

November 18, 2009

Q And Answer: How Should I Size My Raw Denim?

Andrew writes: I saw your first video, and fell in love with the idea of buying raw denim.  The problem…

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My mother spent several years as a textile conservator

November 4, 2009

My Mother Spent Several Years As A Textile Conservator

My mother spent several years as a textile conservator.  It was her job to clean and preserve fabrics of all…

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Solid, Affordable Jeans? Levi's 514

Solid, Affordable Jeans? Levi’s 514

If you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to high-end slim jeans, the Levis 514 is a great option, and they’re…

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Q & Answer: How to Wear a Denim Jacket?

November 3, 2009

Q & Answer: How To Wear A Denim Jacket?

Ben S. writes: In Episode 1, Denim, you said that one should only wear one piece of denim. If one…

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Put This On, Episode 1: Denim

November 2, 2009

Put This On, Episode 1: Denim

iTunes / Vimeo / YouTube (iPhone) Clothing Credits Funding Credits Related Posts (Source: https://player.vimeo.com/)

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Episode 1: Clothing Credits

Episode 1: Clothing Credits

What we wore in Episode 1. Jesse at Rising Sun Wool plaid shirt by Hirsch and Price (vintage circa 1940s)…

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we’ll be celebrating the launch of our pilot with a party

October 21, 2009

We’ll Be Celebrating The Launch Of Our Pilot With A Party

Friday, October 30th from 8-11 PM we’ll be celebrating the launch of our pilot with a party at Rising Sun…

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