Archive for February, 2009
Marine Uniform – Black Sailor's Top
This black sailor’s top is from United Arrows in Shinjuku. It’s a wool/polly mix. A fashionable re-think on the traditional sailor’s uniform.
Ralph Lauren Dungaree Workshirt
This Dungaree workshirt has triple stitched structural seams. I haven’t actually owned a “dungaree” shirt before. Here’s a definition of the term from Wikipedia: Etymology of “dungaree” The term “dungaree” was associated with a coarse undyed calico fabric that was produced and sold in a region near Dongari Killa (also called Fort George) in Bombay [...]
When it's really hot
I recently posted that it has been too hot for denim in Melbourne, but last week I decided to take the knife to my original Nudie RRDS. Converted them to shorts. I cut them to just below my knee, and then folded them up. Pretty happy with the result. They’re very comfy and great for [...]
Michel Gondry x Levis
I guess I’m very late on this one. Incredible video that Michel Gondry made for Levis. It has a great feel, and really looks old. Wikipedia: According to the Guinness World Records 2004, Michel Gondry’s Levi’s 501 Jeans “Drugstore” spot holds the record for “Most awards won by a TV commercial”.[2] The commercial was never [...]
Lightning No.62 The Denim Book
Lightning magazine are releasing another denim book this month. I’ll be visiting Japan next month, but I doubt I’ll be doing much shopping. The Australian dollar has collapsed compared to the Japanese yen… I might be able to afford this book.