Wednesday, December 5, 2012


Top 10 Badass Actors in Denim
Well, the title has said it all. Let’s check it out.

 1. James Dean: Rebel without a Cause
The first minute James Dean appeared in ‘Rebel without a Cause’ was something we couldn’t forget, when any other movies of him still made my jaw drop, stubborn, rebelious, and provocative, and he bucks the traditional thought pattern, and defines a realistic B.A. Or he can be absolutely a monster doing whatever it takes to get the job done.


2. Johnny Depp: 21 Jump Street
At that time, most people had never heard of him, but now his name is synonymous with B.A. and the cast of any must-see movies. Johnny Depp caught the attention everywhere when he appeared in denim as the Officer Tom Hanson, in the ‘21 Jump Street’. The show proved Depp had the acting credentials and the charisma to make it onto the big screen - as well as launching his heartthrob status.

3. Brad Pitt: Fight Club
Brad Pitt is what every girl dreams of: he’s suave, he’s strong, and he can obviously take a punch and not look like a puss. The picture of him running around, hunting down in that pair of denim from the Fight Club is something we could never forget.

4. Marlon Brando: The wild one
Considered to be one of the most important actors in American cinema, Marlon Brando was B.A. to the core. What else happened in ‘The Wild One’ was a counterculture was born– rolled Levi 501 jeans, boots and leathers became the uniform that rebels and bikers lived in, and that polite society demonized.

5. Clint Eastwood: Fistful of Dollars
One of the first B.A. actors, he made everyone’s day as the unforgettable Dirty Harry who shot first and asked questions later (which is the way I like it). His famous western roles as Josie Whales and the ‘Stranger with No Name’, are the epitome of don’t care attitude mixed with the strength and ruthless to exact revenge. Check out ‘The Wild One’ and see how badass he was in that rugged pair of jeans.

6. Heath Ledger: The Dark Knight
Even though he almost ruined any chances of being considered B.A. by starring in ‘10 Things I Hate about You’, he managed to be so amazing in The Dark Knight that the testosterone emanated from that movie wiped away all the estrogen that came out of other movies he was in. He will forever go down in history with so many B.A. quotable lines and that pinstriped pair of jeans we wish we had one in our closet.

7. Vin Diesel: 2 Fast 2 Furious
This man was born B.A., the deep, gravely voice and the muscular physique meshed perfectly in every role he has appeared in. Always appears in white tee and his denim, Diesel exudes the mindset of a man who doesn’t give a rip about the law or society and what they think. Every role he’s played has been B.A., heck he was even a Bad A. in a children’s movie! In which he broke down doors, dodged traps, and fought ninjas. Check out the Pacifier.

8. Bruce Lee: Enter the Dragon
Aside from being essentially the godfather of Kung Fu films in America, Bruce Lee was one B.A. we couldn’t forget. Say what you want about the martial arts movie superstars, but he did make many girls’ heart skipped when he appeared in that jeans.

9. Michael Clarke Duncan: The Green Mile
As known as ‘the Big Mike,’ Michael Clarke Duncan would always be remembered as the real badass John Coffey in Frank Darabont's ‘The Green Mile’, for which he received an Oscar nomination. But he's always been good in every role he has appeared in from Michael Bay's Armageddon, to playing the villainous Kingpin in Daredevil.

10. Antonio Banderas: Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Antonio Banderas should change his name to Antonio Badass. Appeared in the ‘Once Upon a Time in Mexico’ with his signature super black jeans that bold enough to nearly give the sense of wearing rare leather, he was second to none in his iconic style. He was not only a jaw-dropper everytime he put on a fight, but also that badass heart snatcher most women were waiting for.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

THE FUTURE SETTER




You may know Supreme and you may be a fan of the brand, but still, you might have never heard Brendon Babenzien’s name. Well, he is that first ‘Future Setter’ we chose today.

This inspiring guy, Brendon Babenzien is the spectacular creative director at the helm of Supreme design team. Yes, he is the one who puts forward the simplest of suggestions for developing the brand’s collections.

Knowing him is telling us things. He is a great believer in the individuality of style. How he looks onto style and fashion fleeting world is one thing one couldn’t overlook.

And the interesting moment is when he said ‘the most successful thing he had ever done is to cross many lines.’ As a man who has worked with so many different brands with different brands’ styles before; from Supreme to Noah, Aprix and K-Swiss lately, he has one belief that shows. In designing, there is always something you can connect with naturally. Stop telling yourself you could not do things in different dimensions because this man’s life is telling you so.

Check out the video and you will know what I’m talking about.

By the way, Stay tune and sit tight because this is just an h'orderves.

Monday, November 19, 2012

SHOP REVIEW: RIGHT HAND DISTRIBUTION


“..If you add, say, a zip, to a garment it needs to be functional and necessary, not just for the sake of being different.” told Andy Watson, the owner, showing his respect mind towards the vintage garments.

If you got a chance to walk down to the town in South Australia called, Adelaide, be sure to visit “Right Hand Distribution” where you can find a wide range of rare vintage garments and stuffs; selection of denim brands that allows you to dig in just to see the right fit of yours, material and color in any age group – especially if you have a taste for Japanese denim.The shop started off when Andy had just moved back from Japan and London and he found that the town, at that time, didn’t have anywhere to buy clothes, no one is doing it there. And that was how he got motivated to start his own shop and has been running it until these days.They have Samurai Jeans, Momotaro Jeans, Flat Head, Sugar Cane, Buzz Rickson and Mister Freedom. Well, let’s say, they are the only stockist for the above mentioned brands on the continent. Other than Japanese brands the shop carriesTellason, Nudie Jeans Co., Our Legacy and Natural Selection.Why are we so excited about this shop? The reason is simple to see. They are the only ones to offer classic chain stitched length alteration by the legendary Union Special 43200G in Australia.“..Wear, wear, wear there’s no fast or easy way to break them in, my 21 oz. Samurai’s gave me hell, removed hairs the lot. Just keep on wearing.” told. He had a bad experienced relationship with denim too but proved as a living evidence that Denim is, no matter what, men’s bestfriend. Contact information of the shop:22 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide 5000, South Australia

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Rihanna - Diamonds


Launching recently, like few days ago, the world’s premiere Rih’s “Diamond” from her new album Unapologetic Helmed by Anthony Madler, the clip plays between colors and textures.

“Diamonds” was produced by long time collaborators Stargate with Benny Blanco and was written by Australian songwriter Sia – it will be released on iTunes soon.

What do you think of Rihanna’s “Diamonds” video? Tune in now and be the first to share.

Now it is finally here. Tune in now and be the first to share.




FUTURE TREASURE : JAPANESE LEVIS BIG E REVERSIBLE VEST


What comes to mind when you hear the word Levi’s Big E? Let’s meet another item from the history.

You have probably seen many of them but I have to say this one is not an average one. Capturing the spirit of American workwear from the tough time, this authentic Levi’s Big E vest from Japan is one-of-a-kind you will never see so often, especially with the particular lining.

Have a close look on the lining, it’s indigoless color with 4 colored herringbone embroidery on top. Take a look at the front pocket, you’ll find the famous red Tab, the word LEVI’S® here is in all capital letters. Yes, it is what we’re looking for. The Tab with LEVI’S (also known as “Big E”) means that your jeans are from before 1971 and really desirable.

The vest is featuring the front tie detail with a genuine cowskin leather string. And to make it more fun, this future treasure’s reversible so you can enjoy switching from one look to another, back and forth all you want.

Details

Name: Levis Big E
Weight: 11 Oz.
Fit: Relax fit
Denim: 100% Japanese Cotton, Indigo-Dyed Raw
Lining : 100% Indigoless Japanese Cotton, 4 colored herringbone embroidery
Other Details: Front tie with Cow skin leather string, All single stitches












Wednesday, November 7, 2012

WHAT IS ORGANIC DENIM?





For those of you who scratch your heads about the term ‘Organic Denim,’ well, here is an answer.

Organic cotton in terms of dictionary: Cotton grown in “living soil” (i.e. soil free of toxic chemicals for three years) which creates the basis of an organic farm. Organic farmers have proven that when plants are healthy they are able to resist insects, weeds and disease.

ORGANIC DENIM items are an eco-friendly range of classic pieces reinterpreted using ethical fabric choices. They are the tribute from the denim suppliers to care for the environment.

The denim fabric is made with 100% organic cotton and free from chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. The entire production of the fabric adheres strictly to ecological standards: from spinning, dyeing to finishing of the denim. It involves non-toxic fiber processing, colorants and fabric treatments ensuring that no damage was caused to the environment for the production of the collection.

These days, however, we can see the organic trend fluttering all over the denim world. Many leading suppliers take the green step adopting the idea and offering collections of organic denim. Some on the list are Nudie Jeans Co.Naked and FamousFifthrequisite, The Flast Head, The Stronghold and etc.

Be sure to drop on by their webshop for their latest collections of organic denim and take part of this eco-movement for the planet we live on.





REVIEW: Vintage Nudie jeans Conny Stretch Jacket







Why settle down when you can roam around with this classic aged denim on? Just in time for winter a.k.a. the time to wear your favourite stubborn-looked jacket with good excuse, we are delighted to have this eye-catching prewashed Nudie JeansConny Jacket in hand. You can tell that this one is the real vintage treasure by noticing the patch on its left chest. The vintage ones will have the patch ‘Nudie’ on instead of ‘Nudie Jeans co.’ Have a good look, the fabric indeed shows the traits and crinkles of time to go perfectly with the trademark Nudie orange contrast stitching. All I can say is that this vintage piece of art is real.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

"E" factory

Ever wonder how did your favorite pairs come from? How did the story go? How could one make it so real? Check out this video.
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Oh Land - Bite The Bullet


Bite the Bullet, our version of "truth or dare," puts Oh Land head-to-head with your quest for truth and embarrassment. See more Oh Land at http://goo.gl/EWJKh

Monday, November 5, 2012

THE RETURN OF LEGENDARY DENIM ARTISAN "10TH ANNIVERSARY ATELIER LADURANCE"


The denim world is now in joy again when the long wait is finally over. Atelier LaDurance recently rolls out its new collection for their legions of fan.

Not just the significant return but also its 10th Anniversary of the brand, since 2002 by the legend Gerard Backx that is highlighted on the very latest page of the denim history.

Walking down to the shop, you might find yourself lost in your mind exploring through all the classic details Atelier LaDurance has remained. With this new collection Atelier LaDurance finally embraced the tapered fit, but kept the original and comfortable top block as is.

Take a look at this fine loomstate 14-oz. Japanese twill, Royston Chino with its signature triple stitching, flap pockets and vichy linings and onto the highlighted 14 oz. Japanese selvedge, Princeton Raw would make the fans trade their sons for it. When the more thrill is to see something fresher as these prewashed denim, the Royston 11 oz. Japan Blue and thePrinceton 11oz. Japan Blue are rolled out in a unique electric blue wash, let alone a limited run of tapered Prescott and Frontier Pants, a modified and exclusive old stock run of 200 pieces.

Besides the pants, you can still enjoy some more good range of tops, shirts, jackets, T-shirts, and more are in the making as well, all with Gerard Backx’s signature style. So make your way to the shop today or you might miss out on your wishlist later.



LEE 101 ‘ALASKA WORKERS’ FALL WINTER 2012 CAPSULE COLLECTION








Be sure you will never miss this out because Lee 101 is putting out the new distinctive collections for Fall Winter 2012, the ‘Alaska Workers.’ From Kurabo in the land of the rising sun, they are safe in the right hand. These collection features heavy weight green edge selvedge denim. After a quick glimpse, they are a distinctive red cast, a brighter reddish blue color with a very authentic slightly streaky character lined with blanket fabric.

Bringing back the 1920s style Loco chore jacket, 101 Z regular fit zip fly jeans and the Union vest, this collection is nothing but a classic yesterday pieces of art.

Friday, November 2, 2012

AAPE BY A BATHING APE X WRANGLER 2012 CAPSULE COLLECTION











Now sit tight because Niko aka Mr. BATHING APE breaks out the new Japanese-denim capsule collection with Wranglerto rock this coming season.