The World’s Best Jean Maker (According to the Artisan Challenge)
This recap looks back at the 2-year Artisan Challenge between jeans makers. Learn about the successes and bumps in the road, and find out who won the Challenge!
Ruttloff-Garments’ Katagami Jeans Considered Art
Artisan Challenge contender, Johann Ruttloff of Ruttloff-Garments talks about what it meant for him to have his Katagami jeans on display in a museum.
Companion Denim’s Artisan Challenge Jeans Prove To Be a Real Battle
In May 2015, the Artisan Challenge kicked off and Iu Franquesa of Companion Denim set out to push the limits of denim evolution with his 21 oz. AC jeans. They proved to be tougher than the Spaniard had expected.
16-Month Artisan Challenge Update of the BDD-006 Heavy Slub
After 16 months of Artisan Challenge, Lennaert Nijgh’s experiment with the new BDD-006 Heavy Slub denim is showing minor issues and great fading potential.
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How To Make Jeans Like A True Artisan
Why are artisanal jeans “better” than other jeans? We’ve asked four participants of the Artisan Challenge why they make their jeans like they do.
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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.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Simon James Cathcart of SJC
While most Artisan Challenge participants focus on five-pocket jeans, Simon James Cathcart from the UK has made a three-piece Washed-printed denim suit.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Freddy Buenrostro Jr. of B-STRONG Denim
Close family and deep roots drive Freddy Buenrostro Jr. of B-STRONG denim. Here, Freddy talks exclusively to Denimhunters and tells us what makes him tick.
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Meet the Artisans: Johann Ruttloff of Ruttloff-Garments
Ruttloff-Garments, Germany’s best-kept raw denim secret, joins the Artisan Challenge with beautifully custom-made jeans, all “Handgefertigt” in Dresden.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Ruann Da Silva and Redouan Urriagli of Ru Denim
Ru Denim is one of Dutch denim’s shooting stars. Now, the growingly popular Amsterdam-based brand is ready to prove their worth in the Artisan Challenge.
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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.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Petr Zvolánek of The Last Crusade
‘The raw denim dentist,’ Petr Zvolánek of The Last Crusade, brings a raw denim bow-tie and tapered Candiani selvedge jeans to the Artisan Challenge.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Mohsin Sajid of ENDRIME
Mohsin Sajid of ENDRIME is using this special neppy weft non-selvedge fabric for the five-pocket jeans his doing for the Artisan Challenge.
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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.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Dyemond Goods and Iron Clad Denim
The Artisan Challenge promotes craftsmanship, transparency, and collaboration. Dyemond Goods and Iron Clad Denim are the first intercontinental team to join
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: Jesper Remmerswaal of Tulp Jeans
Jesper Remmerswaal was never good in school, but he found his calling in denim. After making jeans for four years, he signed up for the Artisan Challenge.
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Meet the Artisans Q&A: SOURCE Denim
SOURCE Denim chose the Artisan Challenge to present their take on a well-fitting women’s raw denim jean. It will be made in Brazil from 100% organic cotton.