KUON Denim – Eternity & Permanence

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KUON in Japanese stands for eternity, permanence, and also for the remote past or future. As you can see, the brand clearly plays with history, time, and tradition through its garments. KUON works with vintage fabrics and used clothing gathered around the world. And then the transform them into fashionable and contemporary pieces. Besides vintage […]

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What Happened With PRPS Denim?

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Our feature today is because we have received so many inquiries about PRPS jeans – and you might not like it. But we are here to talk about denim in any way and in all matters. That includes also calling out to denim brands for what our readers – their customers – expect from them. […]

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JELADO – “Last Resort Denim”

Founded in 2005 by Yohei (Goto-san) after running a vintage shop, JELADO is deeply rooted in Americana aesthetics spanning the 1930s to ’70s. The brand meticulously re-creates vintage garments, offering modern interpretations free from nostalgia’s limitations. “LASTRESORT DENIM” is JELADO’s greatest masterpiece to date, but this time they have created a denim that is even […]

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Introducing: Shockoe Atelier

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Founded in 2012 by Anthony Lupesco in the historic Shockoe Bottom district of Richmond, Shockoe Atelier blends European tailoring tradition with American denim culture. Lupesco’s background in Italian luxury fashion (from brands like Versace and Belvest) informs the label’s refined aesthetic and manufacturing standards, all executed locally in a transparent, in-house workshop. n a historic […]

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Blackhorse Lane Ateliers – Made In London

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Blackhorse Lane Ateliers (BLA) is London’s only authentic craft jean maker, combining heritage craftsmanship with sustainable, community-driven production, Founded in 2016 by Han Ates in Walthamstow, London, Blackhorse Lane Ateliers revived local denim manufacturing, operating in the same building where Han worked in textiles for over 30 years. BLA revived London’s denim manufacturing legacy using […]

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Introducing: Tanuki Denim Made In Japan

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Hailing from Okayama, Japan, Tanuki is a newly-formed denim label built on knowledge and quality. Founded by a group of gifted craftsmen, the brand prides itself on mastering every level of the denim process. With decades of cumulative loom experience, the “super-team” behind Tanuki is able to manipulate shuttle looms and create unique and original […]

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TELLASON – Made For Denimheads

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TELLASON was founded in 2008 by Tony Patella and Pete Searson in San Francisco. Tellason (“Patella + Searson”) embodies a DIY, high-integrity approach to denim making. Founders Tony Patella and Pete Searson “We believe style comes through best on people that don’t work at it.  Growing up in California, skateboarding and listening to punk music, […]

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Introducing: ONI Denim Made In Japan

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ONI Denim takes its name from “ONI” (Devil). The origin of the name ONI traces back to the brand’s first business visit to retailers in Tokyo. The distinctive texture of the original ONI jeans left a strong impression on the retailers, likened to the rugged face of a devil (“oni” being the Japanese word for […]

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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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