Spring is coming, but the work of a raw denim lover isn’t over when the sun comes out at the end of winter. We’re just as serious about wearing our raw jeans throughout summer’s warm months as we are taking refuge in them the other half of the year! Spring comes with plenty of opportunities to dress up your jeans.
The key is pairing your denim with items that are fresh, stylish, and high quality—while still compatible with our daily routines. In this case, to compliment Rogue Territory Stanton 12.5 Oz tinted weft raw denim jeans. We hand-picked 4 of our favorite menswear items on the market right now that will age with as much grace and personality as your denim to produce an ideal spring look.
1. Durty Laundry Clothing Dia de los Sucios Tee 2. Rogue Territory Stanton 12.5 Oz tinted weft raw denim jeans 3. Oaxacan Dome Backpack by WILL 4. N.D.C. The Maxim Espadrilles 5. Barrett Alley Magic Braid Belt
—Raffael Flores-Contreras
Tags: bohemian bag, denim for men, Denim Menswear, Durty Laundry, graphic tee shirt, leather bag, men's espadrilles, men's leather belt, navajo print, raw denim, raw jeans, rogue territory jeans, selvedge denim
Well, what do we have here? Gerard Butler was seen cycling around Mexico City this week, looking muy guapo, in his Citizens of Humanity Sid straight leg jeans in Rainforest wash. He is in town to promote his latest film, “Olympus Has Fallen.” These straight leg jeans fit him a bit slimmer around the calf, so no getting that denim stuck in the chain. We also love the hem length: no dragging the floor! Maybe Gerry just looks great in anything, but his Citizens jeans sure looks sharp and comfy, even if only worn with a simple shirt and sneakers.
Want to test-run the same jeans? Grab this pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans online now!
Images via Zimbio.com.
—Kathy Ng
Tags: celebrity fashion, Citizens of Humanity, COH, Gerard Butler, jeans for men, men's jeans, Off-Duty Style, slim jeans, straight leg jeans
What do you know about Levi’s jeans? Online retailer Mr Porter takes us behind the scenes and inside the Levi’s Vintage Clothing brand. Denim heads will appreciate taking a peek inside the archival vaults of 100-year old garments, barely holding together in an acid-free shroud. Design Director Miles Johnson and his team documents vintage garments to faithfully capture “the spirit and heritage of American work wear,” from the San Francisco vaults, and recreates them at the LVC Amsterdam headquarters. You don’t have to go that far to get your hands on a Levi’s reproduction. Mr Porter carries some covetable denim pieces you can wear, now. Scroll down to watch the video.
1950s Suede Jacket / 1954 501Z Shrink to Fit Straight Leg Selvedge / 1955 Bleached Denim Shirt
—Kathy Ng
Tags: denim for men, jeans for men, Levi's Jeans, Levi's reproduction, Levi's Vintage Clothing, Mr Porter
For April, popular menswear shopping site MrPorter.com has kicked off their newest partnership, GQ Selects, a monthly selection of products cultivated by GQ magazine’s editorial staff, featuring key menswear pieces. The inaugural edit only features one denim product: an A.P.C. Slim Fit Washed Denim Jacket in an unexpected hue for spring in a tailored fit. It looks to be a derivative from the oxblood color craze which swept the fashion world at the beginning of winter. What do you think? Do you love this jacket?
Digging this style get? Grab yourself this jeans jacket at Mr Porter online.
—Kathy Ng
Tags: GQ Magazine, men's fashion, menswear, Mr Porter
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your shoe collection and add some interest to the mix. Whether the warm weather will find you hosting gatherings in the park with your friends or embracing downtown New York strolls on the regular, make sure you do all of these things with style. The made-by-hand men’s shoe line n.d.c. has your back (and your feet, obviously). We highlight our favorite pairs from the spring lookbook below.
Our favorite picks…
Espadrilles: Take a stroll along the French Riviera in the 1960s with these flexible, relaxed and easy espadrilles. Made with the flexible and light ‘Strobel’ construction (where the upper and insole are stitched toether), the shoes are slip-lasted and stitched to the leather outsole with natural yute trimming the edge.
The Maxim
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The Pablo
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Foundation: Reminiscent of 1960′s London’s city-gent style, these elegantly shaped rejuvenated classics belong in every man’s wardrobe.
Faderless Toecup Son
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Goodyear: The Goodyear line goes back to the beginning of the n.d.c. story when designer Enrique washed his pair of n.d.c. Goodyear brogues in his home washing machine after deciding that they looked just a little too perfect. The esult was like nothing that has been seen before on the market: beaten-up, washed shoes with a whole personality of their own.
Addison
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See the full lookbook below:
Keep n.d.c. bookmarked and check back for their new website this spring.
—Raffael Flores-Contreras
Tags: 1960s france, 1960s london, buy shoes online, espadrilles, hand-made, loafers, men's shoes, spring shoes, striped espadrilles, striped shoes, vintage shoes
Denim veteran Tobias Levine teamed up with the founders of Public School—Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne—to put together a line of men’s denim jeans that are every bit as badass as New York City itself, where all the garments are made. The team works closely with the finest production facilities in the garment district to offer this rare component to their line.
The collection offers washes developed and produced exclusively by Wonderland concepts (a wash house in Kentucky owned by Dick Gaines). They also offer entirely un-washed, raw denim variations that allow the consumer to experience the fabric and customize their own pair through repeated wear. Fits include Skinny, Slim and Straight: PS 13, PS 14, and PS 16 respectively. The numbers represent the ankle opening, creating a clear distinction for the wearer as to which fit is best suited to their body. See our favorite four picks below.
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Below, the PS 14 Slim fit in Gray Scale wash. A gray-black vintage wash with hand-sand, hand-staining and minor fabric hand-administered vintage treatment on the knee and hem. 14″ leg opening with a 10″ rise. Fabrication is 11.25 oz cotton-poly-spandex selvedge cone white oak denim.
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Below, the PS 13 Skinny fit in Noir wash. A black crinoline waxed jean with body heat activated fit and wear acceleration. 13″ leg opening with a 9.5″ rise. Fabrication is 11.25 oz cotton-poly-spandex selvedge cone white oak denim.
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Below, the PS 13 Skinny fit in Black Pig wash. A black pigment spray-over white base jean by hand-application. 13″ leg opening with a 9.5″ rise. Fabrication is 10.50 oz cotton spandex cone denim.
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Below, the PS 14 Slim fit in Blue Blood. A midnight navy garment-dyed jean with hand 3D natural wear in front pocket entry and behind wearers knee. 14″ leg opening with a 10″ rise. Fabrication is 11.25 oz cotton-poly-spandex selvedge cone white oak denim.
The line is now available at Odin and select Bloomingdale’s locations. Visit Public School online for more.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
—Raffael Flores-Contreras
Tags: made in new york, made in nyc, Made in USA, magic market week, mens denim, menswear denim, project las vegas, public school nyc, raw denim, selvedge denim, vintage jeans
Multi-tasking recording artist Seal spent some time kicking a soccer ball around with a camera strapped to his back recently in a pair of loose-fitting G-Star jeans. We love seeing the potential for athletic movement in jeans like this. He was taking his kids to soccer practice (which explains the camera) and got some of his own practice in! The jeans are slightly distressed and roomy enough to run around in, without being too loose or baggy. Take note, fellas.
Grab a pair of loose-fitting G-Star jeans to add to your spring wardrobe.
—DT Staff
Tags: celebrity denim, G-Star Raw, heidi klum, jeans that allow movement, mens denim, play sports in jeans, seal
7 For All Mankind has announced a set of colored selvedge denim jeans and jackets for men that feature bright spring colors this season, including an understated-but-rich red and a classic royal blue. Check out the details and the new styles below.
“Spring 2013 is moving beyond traditional indigo and introducing fresh ways to offer selvage denim. Our grey selvage comes directly from Japan and features a beautiful slate-grey raw fabric. Pushing the envelope even one step further, 7FAM is offering Colored Selvage. We pigment spray the garments in shades of blue, red, and grey. The immense care put into the detailing of our selvage, from the raw material to the weaving, dying and stitching, creates a jean of exceptional quality and impeccable style.”
—DT Staff
Tags: 7 for All Mankind, blue jeans, colored denim, Japanese denim, jeans for men, mens denim, menswear denim, red jeans, Selvage Denim, selvedge denim
At Project NY and then again at Project Las Vegas, the men’s denim brand 3rd & Army seduced our eyes with three bold styles that exude rock’n'roll and sex appeal. It’s no coincidence that they make an impact at first glance: Industry authority Matt Atkinson (who founded the brand in September 2012) and all associates in the super-collective have worked for major US brands throughout the years. The relatively new project (100% made in LA) packs a powerful punch thanks to its experienced design and marketing team.
The brand DNA is taken from the quintessential California lifestyle. “Our collection speaks from our life experiences through the doors of 3rd & Army. Our clothing is an expression and a combined statement of classic music, fine art, vintage fashion, and a modern lifestyle in an original way,” says the brand. We expect only great things from these guys. Check out our favorite pieces below.
Below: The tapered leg Ranchand in camo. 10 oz woven jaquarded yarn camo denim with traditional loose top and tapering leg shape to a narrow bottom. Includes antique hardware and packaging, signature Z-stitch back pockets, reinforced pocket facings, utility watch pocket, signature chain wallet loop, and newsprint inside pocketing.
Below: The tapered leg Ranchand in grease wash. Japanese red selvedge 14 oz premium red selvedge denim with traditional loose top and tapering leg shape to a narrow bottom. Antique hardware and packaging, signature Z-stitch back pockets, reinforced pocket facings, utility watch pocket, signature chain wallet loop, and newsprint inside pocketing.
Below: The straight leg Blacksmith in indigo wash. 11.75 oz organic Italian Candiani denim in a straight leg traditional five pocket fit with flat felt side seams, workwear detailing, buckle back, spade workwear pockets, reinforced pocket facing, wallet chain keyhole detail, antique hardware and trim, multiple stitching construction, and real hide branded leather patch.
Visit 3rd & Army online to learn more.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
—Raffael Flores-Contreras
Tags: 3rd & Army, California style, Japanese denim, made in america, made in la, Made in USA, magic market week, men's jeans, mens denim, menswear denim, project las vegas, Selvage Denim, selvedge denim
Hugh Jackman was spotted strolling NYC in a pair of Citizens of Humanity “Sid” straight leg jeans in Lawrence recently. His style is always on the simple-and-clean end of the GQ spectrum, and he paired his jeans with a basic leather jacket and blue crew neck tee. You can’t go wrong with the tried and true classics!
Guys, grab a pair of Citizens of Humanity “Sid” straight leg jeans in Lawrence to get this look.
—DT Staff
Tags: celebrity denim, Citizens of Humanity, hugh jackman, Medium wash jeans, men's jeans, mens denim, straight leg jeans
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