The Strike Gold is a Japanese denim brand based in Kojima, Okayama — one of the world’s legendary denim regions. Guided by Thoru Hamamoto, The Strike Gold relentlessly pursues perfection. Skilled artisans proficient in “Kibata” raw denim manufacturing produce each item, including leather accessories. Notably sturdy at first, the items gradually mold to comfort, revealing […]
True Religion – New True Winter 2025 Campaign
This month, global lifestyle brand, True Religion, launched their latest ad campaign. Titled ‘New Year, New True’, the campaign features, media personality and entrepreneur, Chelley Bissainthe, and artist/rapper Kalan.FrFr. Designed to capture a confident, forward-looking mindset at the start of the year, the campaign reinforces denim as the foundation of the brand while expanding the […]
Let Us Introduce Fullcount Denim Maker
What makes Fullcount so special is their heritage craftmanship. Founded in Osaka to recreate classic American denim wear, Fullcount is part of Japan’s renowned denim tradition. They are on the same level as denim makers like Evisu and Studio D’Artisan. One of the legendary “Osaka 5” denim brands, Full Count was founded in 1992 by […]
Denim Tears – “YOU WON’T BLEED US”
Founded in 2019 by designer and aesthete, Tremaine Emory, Denim Tears debuted their first denim collection for winter 2025. The collection, titled “YOU WON’T BLEED US,” launched this month, featuring collaborations (Rolling Stones, Black Yankees) and its own core denim line, “DENIM BY DENIM TEARS,” with iconic Cotton Wreath motifs on new straight/loose fits. Key items […]
Black Jeans – Our Always Trending Go-To
Timeless, versatile, and effortlessly cool. Black jeans work day to night, casual to polished. And – as opposed to blue jeans – black jeans can be worn for many occasions when you need to be a bit more formally dressed. Like going for a job interview, or meeting your future mother-in -law! Dress them up […]
Pacsun – PS Vintage Powered by SPRINGY
In the last few years vintage clothing, especially vintage jeans, have become increasingly popular – if not THE thing! More and more brands are including vintage items or creating vintage capsule collections. And one of them is Pacsun. Pacsun just launched its official vintage platform: PS VINTAGE. Now live today, the debut men’s and women’s collections were curated […]
Let’s Talk About Benzak Denim Developer
Benzak Denim Developers is a denim and lifestyle brand based in Amsterdam, founded in 2013 by Lennaert Nijgh. The idea behind Benzak began long before the launch. Lennaert was drawn to high-quality raw denim from Japan as a teenager. After studying at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and working in the denim product development industry, he […]
If You Love Anything Vintage – Mister Freedom
Mister Freedom was founded in 2003 by French-born vintage-aficionado Christophe Loiron. The brand began as a vintage retail store and atelier in Los Angeles. The shop at 7161 Beverly Blvd houses not only their in-house collections but also a large curated inventory of vintage clothing, textiles, accessories, and ephemera, sometimes dating back to the 19th […]
GAP x KATSEYE – The Low-Rise Is Rising!
This past summer, Gap launched their “Better In Denim” ad-campaign featuring global girl group KATSEYE. And it was all about baggy and low-rise jeans. And now, in the middle of the winter season, we can only confirm, the low-rise jeans are definitely on the (high) rise! And Gap proves to have been totally right on […]
AE After Sweeny – Hello Martha Stewart!
American Eagle doesn’t do middle way! From 28-year-old Sidney Sweeney going straight to 84-year-old Martha Stewart. Move over, Sydney. it’s Martha’s turn now! American Eagle is spending the holidays with Martha Stewart. And the apparel retailer isn’t shying from the jeans that triggered a national controversy around Sweeney. The holiday campaign content features the domestic icon, clad […]