Last week we went to check out the latest Kingpins trade show in its new cement floor penthouse venue, the Cooper Design Space in Downtown Los Angeles. Spanish-based manufacturer of finishing machines, Jeanologia presented its latest machinery that not only produces fantastic laundry effects but does so with pioneering, ethically sound technology.
There were live demonstrations on jeans using the GFK LASER technology
on the creations of
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For the upcoming Spring/Summer season, Levi's Vintage Clothing released a limited edition lookbook showcasing new offerings from the coming collection.
Expertly designed by New Future Graphics, this book showcases two upcoming Levi's collection, 'White Oak' and 'The Pack', as well as featuring photographs of archive pieces that have never before been on public show. The lookbook also gives a bit of insight into
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A great report went up on Womenswear Daily yesterday, spotlighting Facebook denim pages and the the "formidable task brands are facing with converting 'likes' into 'buyers'"
Last year the number of Facebook "Likes" among denim companies almost tripled, up to 17.6m from 6m in 2010. The Facebook Fashion Index, compiled by Stylophane, also showed that 31 jeans companies, including Joe's Jeans
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We're in danger of singing the Naked and Famous guys' praises too much, what with our recent coverage of their new retail store and new products, plus their little brother brand, The Unbranded Brand. But hell, this sub-label is worth talking about, so here we go:
We noticed Paulrose Products back at Capsule Vegas 2010 where the first pieces got a soft launch. It is
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For 35 years, Edwin Japan has worked on improving efficiency, quality, construction and washing methods by studying and engineering machinery used in the denim manufacturing process. In celebration of this legacy, Edwin released a short video showcasing their jean manufacturing process.
The short film brings Edwin's true craftsmen, the denim technicians, to the forefront of the brand, demonstrating that their commitment and attention to
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Amsterdam continues to lay down the solid roots of its ever growing denim community with the newly opened Levi's concept store.
After facing budget issues, Levi’s hired creative firm Cosmo Park to design its new store on the concept of: reuse, rebrand, rejuvenate. The new store not only reflects the brand, but also the city of Amsterdam. Using trinkets from around the city, the
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It's been an exciting year for the Stylesight Denim Daily Dose: we went public in June and have since become a well-read and popular denim blog, amassing thousands of hits a week.
We're looking forward to continuing our denim coverage in the new year, but for now we're heading home to our firesides and dinner tables for some well earned rest
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When we took another look at the operations of San Francisco-based Tellason Denim, not only did we get to hear from the brand owners but we also witnessed retailers speak on the quality of the brand.
Continuing San Francisco’s rich tradition of jean-making in a major way, Tony Patella and Pete Searson, the dudes behind Tellason denim, have built their brand
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Harris Tweed celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and as part of the celebrations has teamed up with denim giant, Levi's Japan, for a special edition capsule range that incorporates the much-loved tweed into classic 5-pocket jeans and chambray shirts.
What's different about this collection, however, is the personalization and custom aspect: the collection offers clients an array of elbow, knee and back
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Today we found out that our friends over in West London, MiH Jeans, launched a new Men's denim side to the brand, and it looks great!
We've had a lot of love for the MiH brand since its resurrection from the 70s, and founder Chloe Lonsdale reported it a quiet cult favorite with such understated beauties as Gwyneth Paltrow and Rachel Weisz, so its Men's
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Earlier this summer Rag & Bone launched their lo-fi marketing campaign the 'D.I.Y. Project', where a host of their favorite models were selected to indulge in their personal photography whims to create their very own campaign for the brand - no stylist, no hair and make-up, no lighting. Just a girl and her camera. And rag & bone.
Rag & Bone's ongoing
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Last night, premium denim brand Evisu invited us to celebrate its 20 year journey of glory in the denim world with a celebratory exhibition party in London's East End.
Marking their 20 year impact on the premium denim market, Evisu hosted a party to showcase 20 hero pieces of heritage denim through the ages, as well as a collection of art designs created following
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Last night, G-Star RAW opened a fantastic new store on the well-known luxury street, Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA. It is the first denim brand to open a store in this high-end address, and the opening was packed to the rafters with celebrities, industry insiders and G-Star fans.
Head designer, Pierre Morissette was joined by Clémence Poésy (Harry Potter, In Bruge, Gossip
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Yesterday we were invited to visit the inspiring team over at Rapha - the UK's leading performance cycle-wear company. We already noticed the brand's fantastic rider-specific jeans launched at the beginning of this year, and what with new denim fabric developments, cycling ranges and crazy Japanese brands emerging, its a topic thats on everybody's lips right now.
The offices are based in Camden,
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US label Ralph Lauren celebrates the launch of their Denim & Supply stores with exclusive livestreams of intimate gigs for fans across the world.
In line with the debut launch of the Denim & Supply label this fall, Polo Ralph Lauren have introduced ‘The Warehouse Roadshow’ music platform - created to celebrate the worldwide rollout of the standalone stores, whilst promoting
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