Blue Blooded Instagrammer #29: @saschgtb
Sascha is a German Momotaro-fan with a wife that takes great pictures of him and his gear. Great enough to make me want to hear his story, so here it is.
5 Highlights of 2018 and What To Expect from Denimhunters in 2019
2018 has been a hell of a year for me. Wrapping it up, I take a look back at 5 highlights of the year, and reflect on what I’m going to do in 2019.
A Brief Introduction to the Different Pockets on Jeans
Classic blue jeans have five pockets. Three on the front, two on the back. This preview of a Denim 101 lesson gives a brief introduction to jeans pockets.
How to Put Denim Passion Into High Street Jeans
Christina Agtzidou is a denim enthusiast. She works at a high street jeans maker and retailer. So how does she put her denim passion into “commercial” jeans?
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #28: @illcutz
I met Illya aka @illcutz during Amsterdam Denim Days 2018 where we had a quite interesting conversation. But I didn’t get to hear his story. So here it is.
The Reason Why Jeans Have Rivets [Video Guide]
Rivets are a key defining feature of blue jeans. They were introduced in the early 1870s as a simple and durable solution to an urgent need for durability. In this video guide, I explain the origins of rivets.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #27: @bvo_66
Bert aka @bvo_66 has made a white wall in The Netherlands kind of Insta-famous. I met ‘the man in front of the wall’ at Denim Days. Here’s his story.
Martin Schaefer Explains How to Make “Cheap” Jeans
Martin Schaefer is a denim sourcing specialist. He knows how to make “cheap” jeans and in this video interview from Bluezone he explains the process, and why they might not be as low quality as the price suggests.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #26: @sirjoms
@sirjoms has quickly built a name for himself in the denim community on Instagram with his beautiful shots of his faded Iron Heart jeans, Red Wing boots, and Filson bags. Here’s the story behind the feed.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #25: @johanmalik80
Even though their climate is tropical and humid, the Indonesians love raw denim. Here’s the story of a Blue Blooded Indonesian Instagrammer, @johanmalik80.
Piero Turk Discusses the Modern Evolution of Jeans at Bluezone
I’ve known Piero Turk for years, but I never really heard his story. We sat down at Munich Fabric Start’s Bluezone show in September to discuss how he ended up in denim, and how denim’s has changed since he did.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #24: @robindenim [VIDEO]
This in interview #24 in the series, but it’s the first one on video. It’s also Robin Meijerink’s very first video interview, recorded at Amsterdam Denim Days 2018.
Denim Cribs #1: The New Benzak Denim Developers Studio
During Amsterdam Denim Days 2018, Benzak Denim Developers celebrated their 5-year anniversary. The day after the party, we got a tour of the new BDD studio.
Must-Follow Instagrammers: Swedish Denim Dudes
Sweden has adopted denim like few other countries, and they’ve truly integrated it into their fashion and style culture. Instagram too has its fair share of Swedish denimheads. This is my list of who I think you must follow.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #22: @volvo_sufu
Like you might have guessed from his username, Michel is a fan of Volvo cars and he’s into Superfuture. He’s also won a TCB Jeans contest, and he plays the hell out of the flute!
Read the interview! (… and watch a video of Michel playing the flute!)
How to Be Successful on Instagram (with Koen Kuik)
Instagrammer Koen Kuik has become my go-to guy for tips and tricks about the popular social media platform. At Bluezone in Munich, he shared some of his knowledge. Watch the video to learn how you can become more successful on Instagram.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #21: @dry_luke
Lukas aka @dry_luke is a super down-to-earth German denimhead with a passion for Benzak jeans and Omega Speedmasters, and an unconventional profession.
Beginner’s Guide to Buying Raw Denim Jeans
One of the most frequently asked questions I get from readers and followers is “which jeans should I buy?!” This guide helps you figure out the answer to that question.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #20: @redrawdenim
Before all the ‘denim hangs’ started popping up, three dudes from Sweden got together in what they called the #theswedishcrew. I reached out to Daniel aka @redrawdenim to find out how it all began.
Candiani’s Simon Giuliani: How YOU Can Make Denim Greener
At the Bluezone show in September, Wouter Munnichs and I sat down with Simon Giuliani from Candiani Denim to discuss how consumers can help make denim more sustainable. Watch the video interview to learn what you can do.