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Blue Gold Blues Interview on Denim Hunters

Read the full interview here

American Nomads BBC Documentary HD

A really inspiring documentary aired sometime last year by the BBC. Thoroughly recommended!

Christie’s Western & American Indian Art Sale, December 1998, New York

Lot Description

LEVI’S DENIM JACKET, CIRCA 1910-1920S 
A Levi’s denim jacket that won second place in Levi Strauss’s oldest jacket contest. The jacket is believed to be circa 1910-1920s. Distinguishing itself from other jackets, this jacket features smaller buttons,a lower pocket, selvedge seams throughout the interior of the jacket, and the collar spreads out rather than coming to a V as on later 213 or 506 Levi jackets.

Price Realized $4,025

eBay | Deadstock 1950s Levi’s 503ZXX Leather Patch

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Killer 1950s Levi’s 501ZXX

Had to share these great pictures of the zipper variant of 501 XX courtesy of Greg at Ballyhoo Vintage

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Daily Wear | 506 XX

Designer Jac Cameron rocking the type I

Stats | Hourly Labour Costs in the Clothing Industry

For next time you’re wondering why you’re Japanese jeans are so expensive! 

P.S. What a coincidence that all of Nike’s products are made in the bottom four countries…

Opening 1950s Clothing Bales @ Flip Warehouse 1981

Great footage from one of the first places in London to sell vintage americana! Imagine the gems hidden away in those bales back then! If only…

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Shopping in London

Paul T over at Loomstate has just updated a cracking little guide on some of the best menswear available in the capital. Check it out here