TCB Jeans – “From The Good Old Days”

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Founded by Hajime Inoue in 2012 in Kojima, Okayama, a city famed for denim production, TCB stands for “Taking Care of Business”. And also affectionately “Two Cats Brand,” honoring Inoue’s love of cats. “Denim of the people, by the people, for the people.” Specializing in recreating classic American denim form the 1920’s to the 1960’s, TCB […]

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Introducing: Pure Blue Japan

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Pure Blue Japan (PBJ) was founded in 1997 by Ken‑ichi Iwaya in Kurashiki, Okayama (a historic Japanese denim hub) and is run under the Syoaiya Inc. The brand is entirely Japan-based in all of its production: dyeing, weaving, sewing, and finishing. Their signature Indigofera leaf logo and deep indigo selvedge thread celebrate traditional natural indigo […]

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Introducing: Kings Of Indigo (K.O.I.)

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Kings of Indigo (K.O.I.) is a classic denim brand. Their objective is simply to produce sustainable clothing socially and environmentally, without compromising on quality. The jeans of K.O.I. are of high quality and are made to last. In addition to jeans, the denim brand also makes other clothing with a streetwear style.  “We are Kings Of Indigo.Denim by heart, forever […]

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Men’s Denim Looks Spring/Summer 2026

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Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Week kicked off with Pitti Uomo in Florence. And is right now happening in Paris (June 24 – 29, 2025). The events include 70 participating houses, featuring 40 runway shows and 30 presentations. We’ve been watching many shows, always looking out for what’s new in denim (of course!). What will we be […]

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Samurai Jeans – Heavy-Weight Selvedge Denim

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Samurai Jeans is a legendary Japanese denim brand renowned for its high-quality construction, heavyweight selvedge fabrics, and obsessive attention to detail. Founded in Osaka in 1997 by Toru Nogami, Samurai is one of the “Osaka Five” – a group of brands that sparked Japan’s raw denim movement in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Core […]

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Introducing: INDIGOFERA – Denim Made In Sweden

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INDIGOFERA is Swedish denim brand celebrated for its craft, unique fabrics, and vintage-inspired fits. Founded in 2009 by Mats Andersson and Johan Söderlund in Sweden, Indigofera is dedicated to “PRIMA*-quality materials” with a focus on fabric development and craftsmanship. {*Prima is the Swedish word meaning quality} “Every choice in every detail that we construct, is […]

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Doublewood Denim – Raw Selvedge Denim

Let us introduce you to to Doublewood Denim, a heritage-rich raw selvedge brand with thoughtful design and real artisan quality. Founded in San Francisco in 2011 by Jade Lam, Jeffrey Lee, and Robin Chan, named “Doublewood” after combining Chinese characters in their names. Designed in SF and produced in a 30-year-old family-run workshop in Zhongshan, […]

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White Jeans, Guys – It’s Summer (almost)!

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As promised in our feature about white jeans for the ladies, it’s your turn now, guys! White jeans for men are absolutely trending again this summer. They are a key piece in both minimalist and expressive fashion. Why White Jeans Are Trending First and foremost, white jeans always give us a sense of freshness and […]

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