How Denim Is Made: Indigo Dyeing
In this third episode in the series about how denim is made, you’ll learn about natural and synthetic indigo, and the differences between rope dyeing and slasher dyeing.
How Denim Is Made: The Spinning Process (… and Why I Prefer Ring-Spun Yarn)
In this second episode in the series about how denim is made, you’ll learn how yarn is made in the spinning process of denim production. I also discuss the pros and cons of ring spinning vs. open-end spinning and why denimheads prefer ring-spun denim.
How Designer Jeans Broke Through the Mainstream
In this part 2 of my history of jeans overview, you’ll learn how ‘designer jeans’ broke through the mainstream, plus how to tell the story when you’re selling.
How Denim Is Made: Cotton and Its Benefits
This is the first of five episodes in the series about of how denim is made. You’ll discover what cotton is and how you can use this knowledge to tell better stories when you’re selling jeans.
4 Jeans FAQs That Will Up Your Retail Game
Jeans retail is a competitive business. One way for retailers to get ahead of competitors is by knowing more about the products their selling. This article answers 4 jeans FAQs often heard in retail.
How Denim Went From Workwear to Fashion Statement
Storytelling is a great way to get your customer excited about what you’re selling and to demonstrate your competency. The hard part is not telling the story, it’s how you tie it together with the specific features and benefits of what you’re selling. That’s what this article helps you do.
How to Wash Raw Denim (and Every Other Kind of Jeans)
How we wash our jeans sometimes feels like a complicated form of art. If selling jeans is part of your job but don’t provide the right washing guidance, you can get in serious trouble.
The two step-by-step washing guides and the ‘‘3-question tool for better jeans washing guidance’ in this article will help you determine what kind of washing advice your customers need.
22 Essential Terms Every Denimhead Must Know
The world of denim has its own specialised language with technical terms that is expected to be mastered by anyone working in the business.
This denim glossary explains in the simplest way possible 22 of the most commonly used terms.
How to Make It In the Denim Business (with Mats Andersson of Indigofera)
How do you make it as aspiring and young denim designer? This article is a must-read lesson about how to start a denim brand; told by an industry veteran who did so himself and made it in the denim business.
The Art of Selling (Perfect) Jeans
Selling perfect jeans is a form of art. I talk to Peter and Christopher from Meadow about how they (very successfully) help their customers find jeans they’ll be happy with.
4 Pro Tips to Buy Perfect Jeans, Every Time
We’re spending more money on jeans, but are we buying the “right” jeans? These 4 jeans buying priorities will help you buy the right jeans, every time.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Rest Denim by NoKipple’s The Makers
NoKipple have signed up Rest Denim to the Artisan Challenge hoping it will be a launchpad for the brand’s jeans line that will debut on The Makers platform.
DWC
An HWDC2 Hot Favourite Tells Us How To Break In 32 oz. Denim
Chris Benson aka ‘Netleyhunter’ has been wearing the Naked & Famous 32 oz. jeans in the HWDC2 without any washing or soaking. This is what it has been like.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Greg Haehl of 1200 East
According to Greg Haehl of 1200 East, fit is more important than construction and denim for durability. He signed up for the Artisan Challenge to prove it.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Kenley Chittick of Dumluck
Kenley Chittick, founder of Dumluck, will be wearing a drop-crotch, carrot fit jean made from 15 oz. Japanese selvedge denim for the Artisan Challenge.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Paul Kruize of paul kruize jeans
paul kruize jeans is a good example of how actions speak louder than words. His bespoke Artisan Challenge jeans are made from 16 oz. Collect denim.
DWC
6 Lightweight Denims That Are Guaranteed To Fade Well
We’ve found these six lightweight denims that prove weight isn’t the only criterion you should choose your jeans based on when looking for great fades.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Iu Franquesa of Companion Denim
Not surprisingly, Companion Denim, Artisan Challenge co-host, focuses on fades with his Challenge jeans. Find out what the talented artisan is making.
DWC
3 Middleweight Denims That Fade Amazingly
If 15-18 oz. is your thing, then one of these three middleweight denims may win you the coveted Denim World Championship trophy.
Artisan Challenge
Meet the Artisans Q&A: Bela Ujhazy of Hepville
For the Artisan Challenge, Bela Ujhazy of Hepville Custom Clothing is making a pair of trousers from Italian herringbone fabric and 100-year-old linen.