Grow me some Jeans
| July 8, 2012 | Filled under Diesel, MY WANT LIST |
Diesel this is your best shot- now if these jeans are NOT available at market we are going to have a problem!
A little heavy on the knee wash out but, i’ll take ‘em!
xox
“zheer-bow”
| July 8, 2012 | Filled under AG Jeans, EDITORIAL, Luisa Via Roma, Marithe Francois Girbaud, MY WANT LIST, Paige Premium Denim, Q&A |
Marithe = “mah-reet” François = “frah(n)-swah” Girbaud = “zheer-bow
This one is pretty close to my heart… paying homage to the man who peaked my curiosity and sent me into the #denim trenches, exploring every shade of blue and had me taking dismissing algebra equations for the chemistry of indigo.
Q: Dear Denim Girl,
For Christmas, my wife is looking for a pair or two of Marithe Francois Girbaud jeans, Ladies, size 12. I can’t find any on-line in that size. Do you have a suggestion?
Thank you,
-Mr. Marks
A: Merry Christmas Mr. Marks,
Who ever said Girbaud wasn’t a “WHO” didn’t know much about anything!
Well, to my knowledge no one sells them in the USA right now… I wish they did! If you’ve read my bio you know they are my! Here is a pair on e-bay that are nearly vintage in a nice body style. You are also looking for a size 32 aka 12 in French and Italian brands it is a good gauge. I would suggest moving on to the brand CLOSED! MF+F have begun re-branding Mairthe Francois Girbaud as a contemporary apparel collection fit for the runways, but last season I swear it looked like an over done juniors line. Either way they have moved the iconic white tag to their new brand CLOSED; easily available in specialty retailers in the US.
Interview with Marithe Girbaud
Pretty much it is what Girbaud was 20 years ago when we all lost our heart to them. However, I don’t think the jeans are going to fit the way she wants them to. I would suggest her taking a look at Paige Premium Denim the Skyline or Hidden Hills (higher rise than the skyline). If she is just looking for that killer pair of everyday understated sexy then get her a pair of the AG Jeans Jessie or Ballad!
WELCOME TO MY GIRBAUD
Born: Marithé Bachellerie— Lyon, France, 1942; François Girbaud— Mazamet, France, 1945; Started his career in 1965 unveiling his first denim collection 3 years later through the doors of his own Parisian boutique in 1969. He launched Closed for men in 1993, a brand that has hit the contemporary in 2011 marketplace like an anvil.
Emanating from the streets, Marithé and François Girbaud have created fashion that revels design problems of cylinders, mutation, reversibility; and bringing high-style aspirations to casual materials and fancy effects.
“When interviewed, the designers like to suggest their work is a perfect synthesis of their childhood preoccupations, she with creating doll clothes, he with American pop culture, films, and military outfits. There is truth to this proposition, yet it also is unlikely that these two designers who began as retailers are only pursuing personal desires. The casual clothing they have created is imbued with heritage, even if this legacy is working clothing, brought to the present in technical and even futuristic ways. In the evident conceptualism of their they have expanded the market of casual clothing beyond the young, so their clothes are as appropriate to the market for persons in their 30s and 40s as they are to the primary market for jeans of teens or in their 20s.”
They became bent in their deconstructivist exposing elements of design, parallels Karl Lagerfeld but their medium is more accessible in a hip hop weekend casual carefree flare but have never waivered from being the most innovative, experimental, concept-driven designers.
The Girbaud’s have, in fact, commanded the avant-garde position in casualwear, generally characterized from runways such as Jean-Paul Gaultier or Issey Miyake, thriving on conceptual development and change yet never failing to represent the irrefutable leadership position in the field. Ruth La Ferla, of the Daily News Record, called François Girbaud “three parts fashion technician, one part theoretician. The Girbaud’s are fluent in the language of clothing, playing with the vocabulary, hieroglyphs, and alphabets that continually appear in every collection. François Girbaud told Irene Daria of Women’s Wear Daily, in December 1984, “We design from the streets. We start at the bottom and move up.”
Girbauds were always proponents of fabric innovation with projects such as Blue Eternal, a treated denim that holds its color after multiple trips to the laundry as well as the development of a detergent to revive denim. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Girbauds’ designs were emblematic of utilitarian chic, the jeans were the item kids saved for months to get a pair, the reward for the report card and what everyone’s high school lust had hanging on his hips.
Marithé et François Girbaud
The Girbaud jeanswear line has suffered ups and downs in the U.S. market. “With its first licensee, V.F. Corporation (currently owns 7 for all Mankind and running it into the gutter), the Girbaud brand reached an estimated $250 million in annual volume in 1992, but after a too-quick expansion and overexposure, sales fell to less than a tenth of its previous high. In 1997 the men’s license was transferred to a new manufacturer, I.C. Isaacs & Company, which added the women’s license a year later. Isaacs struggled financially in the late 1990s and early 2000s, leading it to shed some of its brands.
“Licensing your dream is not recommended… launch your dream, licence the sunglasses and shoes; keep the heart of it your hands. “In an industry where fashion changes with each season, the Girbauds’ clothes have kept the image of comfort while growing in style and versatility to become ‘concept dressing’.”- California Apparel News; 7/1986
The women’s clothing segment accounts for nearly 68% of premium apparel and has affected more than 88% of the female population. With an epidemic such as this you would hope that consumers actually knew what they were buying. However, Italian and French denim brands have a gargantuan market opportunity in the US in women’s wear. The premium denim market is under penetrated in several aspects just waiting for someone to snag it! “I am waiting….” and they are begging for a denim vision with a little sass and a bit of whoop ass. I read an article that stated that “Isaacs is working to limit distribution in order to prevent the too-fast growth that occurred in the early and mid-1990s.” Now in 2012, they have limited their distribution right out of the USA and have us bidding on 1992 Girbaud jeans on ebay! Oh Hunnie bear Girbaud, if you want to come back to the US I’ve got enough data for you to nail it; come back to me; I miss you desperately!
httpv://www.girbaud.com/MFG_SprSum2012/
The Girbauds have always broke away from the mainstream setting always raising the bar on wash techniques and symmetry. A true clothier leader and denim pioneer. “Our work is sometimes a little crazy—sometimes we are on the bull’s-eye of fashion and sometimes we are not.”-François.
Thank you for posting and showing your #denim LOVE! Good luck and PLEASE hit me back with your finding!
p.s If you are in Europe- I can find them for you!
Love,
Your Butt Therapist
Q&A: MAVerICK
| July 8, 2012 | Filled under Agave Denim, MENS STYLE TOPICS, Q&A |
Question:
Dear Denim Guru,
“Bruised, never broken”.
| March 17, 2012 | Filled under AG Jeans, Gardeur, Hudson Jeans, Lucky, MENS STYLE TOPICS, PRPS, Q&A, Real Men Real Style |
Q&A
Hello Casey,
Answer:
Established in 2002, Prps is a New York based denim brand founded by former Nike designer, Donwan Harrell. The brand motto is “Bruised, never broken”. Woven on the original 1960′s Levi Strauss looms. Prps jeans are manufactured in Japan. The denim used for the manufacture of the jeans, is organically grown in Africa using the strongest and best cotton from Zimbabwe. The Japanese manufacturer of the jeans uses looms from the 1960s similar to the type that were used to produce denim for Levi’s. Now a small family business that had been around for decades. Harrell says that the manufacturing process was inspired by denim worn by workers before it became popular as an everyday fashion. Some of the distinguishing features of Prps jeans include a folded back pocket, the purple tab on the back pocket, different colored buttons on the fly, and purple line selvage.
Every season they reinvent the most unique washes inspired with a story, a way of life and hand drawings to take you on a journey. By far the denim for a connoisseur, they guy that’s got everything and is interested in a sick jean that has no age limit. Now that I am in NYC I will be kicking it with Chris and Josh 2 people on the Prps crew that inspire the brand sharing the story and processes form retailer to retailer. There will be more to come from this brand in stores and on The Butt Therapist.
Thank you Jonathan for your e-mail and I hope I was able to guide you in the right denim direction.. please keep me updated on your denim purchases!
Passionately Indigo,
The Butt Therapist
live for the kids
| March 3, 2012 | Filled under 55DSL, VIDEOS |
Live at least 55 seconds a day, an inspirational montra and an aspirational clothing line for the ones discovering themselves a little bit more everyday. “What do you get when you cross Caribbean attitude with Magnum P.I.? Caribbean P.I.! So ditch that lame Hawaiian shirt, slap on your aviators and grow in your ‘stache because the 55DSL S/S12 male’s collection is about to take you a stylish beach adventure. It’s irie, mon. Attempting to describe a girlin one word is like trying to climb Mount Everest in flip flops; In a nutshell: impossible. In fact the S/S12 55DSelle collection has been specifically designed around what we think is every girl’s natural right; to continuously play with different looks and never commit to one attitude!”-55DSL
It’s fresh, not overly commercial, made well and the collections got style even if you haven’t figured out your own yet. HELLO the price is even do-able on an allowance. It might teach you what a little hard work is worth or the pleasures of saving your pennies… either way 55DSl should be more known in junior highs.. no hall pass required “get yours”
Love,
The Butt Therapist
Cabeza my Chino
| February 17, 2012 | Filled under Agave Denim, Agave Nectar, MY WANT LIST |
Agave denim is winning in my book season after season. While other denim companies are cutting corners and increasing their core collections Agave and Agave Nectar is increasing their fashion, denim alternatives and using the absolute best raw materials and creating better look books and ad campaigns then I am seeing from any JBRAND stool, AG Jeans wall or 7 fam spread. People you gotta make sure you are supporting the companies that are keeping you close to their heart. My dollar will always be earned at Agave!
<————-MY SPRING MUST HAVES!
“Jeff and Lauren Shafer took inspirations for Spring 2012 especially color from Sea of Cortez and trips they made to Baja during the sixties and seventies. Spring is packed with color reminiscent of those sunny trips and beautiful vacations. Spring Agave style is “West Coast Luxury” and is not defined by age but by ones inner confidence and ability to enjoy the simple beauty of life.
Husband and wife owners/designers, Jeff and Lauren Shafer, always regard designing an art and fabric as their canvas. They are both extremely passionate about finding the most innovative luxury fabrics every season. They feel this determines every element of their design details and fits. Jeff spends hours hunting and scouring boutique mills for the best. Lauren is truly fanatical about fit and as designer and fully trained pattern maker she typically makes her own first set of samples to see how they look. The Shafers use only the finest Japanese, Italian or USA-made Supima cotton denims and luxury fabrics and work with select boutique mills to design fabrics exclusive to Agave. All Agave jeans and knits are cut, sewn and hand-finished in Los Angeles, California.”- Agave
Jeff and Lauren’s top picks for Fall are:
- Men’s and women’s – colored denim - Color is a hot trend in men’s and women’s denim for Spring 2012 in addition to indigo. There are two Spring color palette for guys true brights or more subdued. For Agave men’s Jeff chose more subdued tones in natural whites, gray, olive, khaki, browns and rusty orange (look book page M28 M38). For women’s Lauren shows vintage brights in colors such as garnet red, beach glass and citrus (Page W4, W16).
- Men’s and women’s -denim natural looking washes – No tolerance for washes that don’t look natural. Whether rinse, slight abrasion or heavily distressed (vintage) all must look like it happened naturally over a long period of time Page men’s M26, M34 women’s Page W20).
- Men’s and women’s – luxury lightweight Italian yarn dyed cotton linens vintaged and washed like denim in variety of colors and fits (see men’s look book page M32 and women’s page W18)
- Men’s only – Selvage is now understood and appreciated by men with a more “true blue” point of view. Slim and classic fit button fly jeans in raw, rinse and vintage . Agave Gold label selvage is limited edition numbered and signed the new fit is Maverick( slim with button fly) Jeff has added more innovative selvage weaves like white selvage and selvage chambray and in lighter weights ( see men’s page Cover/M24, M28, M30).
- Men’s only- Casual woven shirts with tailored detailing take on a new life at Agave with a wide choice of options for Spring: chambrays, Oxford indigos calvary twills and linens all with additional tailored details . Jeff’s favorite is page M40 of look book “Craftsman” a selvage chambray.
- Women’s only- Truly the perfect denim skirt called the “Dolce”. An in-house favorite is the paneled pencil skirt with high waist A truly flattering style that elongates the body. This is available in indigo blue and colors for Spring see page W8)
- Women’s only- Luxury & drape for Spring. Fabrics which flatter with drape are key for Spring. The “ Nancy” shirt is a hit with everyone who sees, feels or tries it on (pageW1 and W3). Also the “Patrona” trouser in “Cabo Stretch”(page W6) Lyocell/Cotton/elastane) has been nicknamed the ultimate luxury pant perfect for vacations and warm Summer days ahead
- Men’s and Women’s Luxury Supima cotton knits & sweaters in rich Spring color palette
PREVIEW the full collection at www.agavedenim.com
JOIN THE agavedenim Facebook page!
Love,
Jeff, Lauren, Zoe, and me… the Butt Therapist!
The Kahunas
| February 17, 2012 | Filled under 7 for all Mankind, Earnest Sewn, EDITORIAL, Hudson Jeans, MENS STYLE TOPICS, Q&A, Real Men Real Style |
Q&A
Interesting how men e-mail me and ask for help when women seem to think they will never stop and ask for directions. I have to say nearly 6 months in NYC; the men out dress the women HANDS DOWN …and it’s not that I think they are more style savvy … but they have decided they do not need to be personally responsible for knowing how to put their wardrobe together and asked for help. This one characteristic of caring less actually has a greater impact. Ladies… come on! You have a hair stylist, a manicurist, a hair removal artist, an esthetician, a dermatologist, a mechanic, a babysitter damn it start using a stylist and maybe she will find your self-esteem that seems to still be missing. You are beautiful and deserve to feel like a million bucks every day without spending around $20,000 on vanity services a year and still stress EVERY MORNING about what you are going to wear and complain about your wretched wardrobe over mimosa’s. Trust!
Guy’s thanks for having the kahunas to shoot me an e-mail and attach a photo; YOU ROCK!
Denim QUESTION: Hi, I recently listened to your podcast re: 30+ jeans advise. I am 43 years old, 6’2″ and 175 lbs, looking for jeans I can wear both casually and also with a nice shirt, blazer. Looking to buy a pair of 7 for all Mankind Standard fit jeans in the Mercer wash. Are these appropriate for my age and body type? Other brands I should look at? Thanks, Rod
Answer from The Butt Therapist: Thanks Rod- good choice for breaking out of your ordinary denim you’ve made a great pick check the length!!!!- You may want to dive into a pair of Earnest Sewn Fuller in 06 Maz Dark $117.00. It is a dark wash with a few whiskers but the nicest thing about Earnest Sewn is that their pocket placement complements a blazer nicely. The denim is strong, slightly edgy and an understated for business but you know it’s something a little more special that a pair of 7′s. The leg opening is much more forgiving on your shoe selection as they puddle easily. {that’s a good thing}. Hudson would be my 2nd choice… in the Harper 5-pocket Slim Straight in the Mercer wash $154.00.
Jeans should float 2/8 of an inch from the ground with your shoes on; you may not be a 32 inseam.
All my denim Love,
Your Butt Therapist
Jeans for Wishes
| February 17, 2012 | Filled under EVENTS, ShoutOUT |
March 12th-16th
Make dreams come true for a child in Illinois by joining the Jeans for Wishes campaign! Companies, organizations and schools will join together this Spring and Summer to wear blue jeans to raise funds to grant wishes for five children living in Illinois with life-threatening medical conditions for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
There are many flexible options for participation. A different date, timeframe or donation amount may be chosen to best suit that organization’s culture and interests.
1) Determine the dates of participation and donation amount. Suggested $5 for one day in Denim or $20 for employees to wear jeans ALL week to work and $2 for students rocking denim!
2) Register your organization
3) Receive via mail the Jeans for Wishes Starter Kit which includes a Make-A-Wish banner, stickers, balloons and other promotional materials
4) Participants make a donation and receive valuable coupons from Jeans for Wishes sponsors
Raise $100,000 to grant the wishes of five amazing children in Illinois.
Ethan, age 10 would like a service dog….
Diagnosis: Myoclonic Absence Seizures
Wish: A Specialized Service Dog that can help detect my seizures
What Ethan Loves to Do: Described by his mom as a very optimistic and brave with a big heart, Ethan loves go fishing with his family and throwing the ball around with his baseball team. He loves to tell funny stories and dreams of being an architect when he grows up.
Why Ethan Chose His Wish: Ethan’s medical condition can cause up to 30 seizures in a single day. Despite his battles for a normal life, he has very big dreams. He was torn between two different wishes; going to the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas to see the sharks or having a seizure dog from a specialized canine training facility in California. According to his mom, now Ethan is “not the kid with seizures, he is the cool kid with the dog. This dog is going to be his best friend. It’s a lot of emotional and social support. You will never know how much this wish will change our lives and we will be eternally grateful for your support and generosity.”
Caleb,age 3 wants to hug Mickey mouse…
Diagnosis: Gastro-intestinal medical complications which needed liver transplant
Wish: I wish to hug my favorite characters at the Theme Parks in Orlando, Florida
A Little Bit about Little Caleb: “Mr. Independent” is the nickname Caleb has earned for himself! This imaginative, on-the-go little guy is always searching for new adventures or surprises and is probably dancing while doing it. Caleb loves to watch movies and snack on his favorite treats of pizza and Cheeto’s. Despite having to undergo a six-month house restriction, medications and weekly physical therapy, Caleb has always kept a big smile on his face.
Why Caleb Chose His Wish: When Caleb was asked to wish BIG, he dreamed of hugging his favorite characters that he watches on TV in the most magical place of all. On the day of his wish, Caleb and his family will be picked up in a limousine and flying to Orlando. This is sure to the be the trip of a lifetime.
One of my favorite organizations my debit card is proof…..I know I am fighting everyday to make my dream come true.. sometimes people need a little support when their spending everyday fighting for their life. Grab your jeans and register your company, submit it to your place of work, oh…come on.. get your college INVOLVED!
Noah, age 8 would like a swimming pool…
Diagnosis: ASA Urea Cycle Disorder – an enzyme deficiency which is responsible for removing ammonia from the blood stream so the deficiency results in several complications.
Wish: My Very Own Swimming Pool in My Backyard
Favorite Games: This active and lovable little guy is an on-the-go boy. Noah loves exercising his imagination and expanding his mind by playing with some of his favorite games and toys like Hungry, Hungry Hippos, Leapster and his Big Wheels.
Favorite Food: Rolos and Cool Ranch Doritos
Why Noah Chose His Wish: Despite facing challenges his entire life and having to take medications 3 times a day and eat special foods- Noah has always stayed positive, optimistic and smiley lighting up every room he enters. When Noah was asked to Wish BIG, he dreamed to swim and splash around with his friends and family and wishes for a pool. During this cold weather season, plans are underway to make Noah’s dream a reality this summer. Soon, this special 9-year old boy will get the chance to create new memories and adventures all in the comfort of his own swimming pool.
Leilani, age 3 would like to have tea with a princess…
Diagnosis: Wilm’s Tumor – a pediatric cancer of the kidney
Wish: Disney World
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Animal: Baby Cheetah
What Leilani loves to do: Whether she’s playing princess or snacking on chocolate chip cookies, Leilani is always sweet-as-can-be! Very polite, this little girl delights everyone she meets with her wonderful attitude and her playful demeanor.
Why Leilani chose her wish: In 2011, Leilani was diagnosed with cancer, but that has never gotten in her way of being happy. When asked to wish BIG, this little sweetheart knew exactly what she wanted! Leilani wished to meet and have tea with her favorite princesses. After a limousine ride to the airport, Leilani and her family will check-in to their private villa at Give Kids the World Village, a resort designed especially for children with medical conditions. Leilani is most looking forward to visiting a special boutique where fairy-godmothers-in-training wave their magic wands, wield their curling irons, and open their wardrobes full of glittery dressed to transform little girls into real live princesses. Surrounded by her family and loved ones, Leilani will get the total princess treatment as she explores the most magical place on earth. It is sure to be a dream come true!
Gaby, age 4 wishes for Disney World!
Diagnosis: Acute Myeloid Leukemia
What Gabby Loves to Do: According to Gabby’s mom, Gabby is a sweet and loving little girl. She is also really funny and loves making her parents and little brother laugh. She delights in music and one her favorite things to do while she is in the hospital is have visits from her music therapist. She is a picky eater but she does like to munch on Goldfish and eat vanilla ice cream. Despite battling cancer, Gaby brings joy to all around her!
Why Gabby Chose her Wish: Gabby has some verbal delays due to having Down Syndrome but she loves to sing and watch people singing on television. She also loves to go walking outside with her family. Before she was diagnosed with cancer, she had her first carousel ride and absolutely loved it. Gabby’s parents are so excited for her to visit all the magical theme parks in Orlando and have a terrific experience.
I am seeing a trend here and we need to get Disney and Make a Wish with some serious wish programs! ..noted and on my “to do list” but until then. Register and WEAR jeans!
Let’s make a WISH and make a DIFFERENCE
Passionately yours,
The Butt Therapist
Q&A: 30×30 nah…
| February 17, 2012 | Filled under 7 for all Mankind, Agave Denim, MENS STYLE TOPICS, Q&A |
It’s Q&A time… trust me I am diving in my inbox.. thank you all for your patience- I love that you are asking! Q: I was hoping you could help me select a premium jean. I’m 52 but I run so I’m in pretty good shape with no gut. I am a professional and I’m looking for a good dress jean. The issue I have is my waist is a 30 and inseam is also a 30 and I’m 5’6″. I’m a bit thick through the thigh and butt. Any suggestions? -Kevin
98% Cotton, 2% Spandex-Made in the USA—>
My second pick is by Agave Denim in the Pragmatist fit in a the Enlighten Flex made in The Cone Mill USA using 10 oz denim, 94 / 5 / 1 cotton / poly / spandex, 3×1 right hand construction, hand sand, pocket edge grinding, abrasions, resin whiskers and knee patterns, potassium spray, stonewashed to a medium light indigo finish.
Classic fit, Straight Cut, Zipper Fly
10″ front rise, 15″ back rise, 17″ knee,
16.5″ bottom, 35″ inseam
Now, the MOST IMPORTANT information in this blog post. ALTERATIONS are IMPERATIVE! Your denim just like your slacks should ALWAYS be tailored for YOU! Your jeans should hang 2/8 of an inch from the floor in your average shoe.
Now the cost of tailoring is nominal but not something that is MANDATORY to all premium clothing. Your inseam may be 30 but when you put on your shoes and measure 2/8 from the floor it will most likely be longer than that. This is why you want your denim to go that low. It lengthens the leg line and makes us look taller. Most tailors will do it for less than $20.00. Sure is a lot cheaper than having your legs stretched and less painful than wearing high heels like us girls. Damn you guys have it easy!
Blue Gold: American Jeans
| February 17, 2012 | Filled under Calvin Klein Jeans, DENIM HISTORY, Diesel, EDITORIAL, Levi Strauss, Love Therapy, Mr. Adriano Goldschmied, Mr. Renzo Rosso, Replay, VIDEOS, Wrangler |
Denim addict’s addiction has been globally verified. I was invited to the first cut and screening of Blue Gold: American Jeans on the big screen! New York has been good to me… meeting Executive Producer Mark Romeo when I arrived in town I got an introduction to the film and met a little more of my indigo family. *Go Giants! “Blue jeans are as American as Bruce Springsteen or “Footloose,” they’re a part of everyday life whether we realize it or not.” - Christian D. Bruun.
Christian D. Bruun is an international producer / director, digital artist, and curator with more than fifteen years of professional experience in Europe, The United States, and Asia; a true pioneer in the field of digital film making, digital media and architectural design. The documentary celebrates the cultural impact of American Blue jeans through a journey on the open highway and across Atlantic. Behind the designers and brands that cultivated an iconic Americana grit culture and through the artists and rock stars that created an iconic wearable art that transforms with every wear. The Blue Gold movie is a laid back film that tracks the journey from rebels and delinquents to take you into the cut throat world of vintage jeans hunters. Discoveries of dead rodents, original Cone Mills cover-all’s, forgotten trunks from the 1900’s and into exclusive Japanese denim actions will introduce you to the slightest details that make a pair of jeans sell for $25,000.
“Denim is my constant and I think in many ways it is it’s a language that needs no translation. We live our lives in our jeans and with that most of our memories happened or are going to happen in a pair of blue jeans! I think they deserve a little credit.” –The Butt Therapist
Levi Strauss… Adriano Goldschmied and Calvin Klein are three pioneers that have made a significant contribution to this indigo addiction. The denim industry is nothing new and nothing to be ignored. “Bruun’s documentary film brings the obsession over jeans to the front of the line. Whether you’re a biker, a fashionista or some punk rocker who doesn’t have enough holes in their jeans. Bruun takes us inside the countries of Japan, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, Scandinavia as well and shows us their fixation over jeans too.” –IMM
Independent Media Magazine caught up with American jeans writer and director Christian D. Bruun.
“IMM: What made you want to do a movie on jeans?
Christian D. Bruun: At first it was the fact that people are paying, and will pay, tens of thousands of dollars for vintage jeans. In my quest to find out why it is the case, I came to understand the impact jeans have had all over the world and how much the value of jeans stems from its American roots and from the ideals for which the country stood. Fabricated or real, jeans resonated everywhere and perhaps in some way helped change the world. Its impact is undeniable.
IMM: Are jeans a big part of your life?
CDB: They are now! I have always worn jeans to some extent, but at the core of the film I discovered that the emotional value and cultural imagery that jeans embody has always been a part of my life; all of our lives.
IMM: What was it like filming across the world?
CDB: It has been an incredible journey meeting people from around the world, who all come together with enormous passion for a process and a tradition, and at the same time, a willingness to continuously reinvent and perfect that tradition. Jeans truly has connected the world.
IMM: Are there any differences to the way the cultures respond to blue jeans?
CDB: Almost all cultures — despite political, geographical, or religious differences— embrace and wear jeans. And even though jeans were originally American workwear, every culture has made them their own. The ideas and values that jeans stand for are universal.
IMM: Do you think jeans are overpriced, are they worth it?
CDB: It depends on where and how they are made. The price can be justified if you are paying for the time and thought put into the craftsmanship and materials used to make a pair of jeans. Sometimes you pay to feel better or sexier and sometimes you just want a pair of good old jeans. I think it is becoming more and more important that you know and understand where your jeans come from and from that make an informed decision about the money you want to spend.”
For something to consume your world I feel it’s important to know where your jeans have come from, who inspired the lifestyle, the industry innovators who paved our cultural journey and know how your jeans are made today. Watch the ” target=”_blank”>Blue Gold movie Trailer and stick around for the film playing in Theaters some time soon…TBA. For single article of clothing to once be banned in theaters, restaurants, and schools to now be accepted as a wardrobe staple, allowed to be worn at work and considered everyday living… salute, To what denim has given us!
Who loves denim enough to make a film:
Original Screen play written by Christian D. Bruun
Written by John H. Marks, Theis Jessen and Christian D. Bruun
Produced by: Christian D. Bruun, Theis Jessen, and Mark Romeo
Executive Producers: Christine Detlefsen and Mark Romeo
Co-Producer: Jason Watkins
Associate Producer: Rafael Avigdor
Assistant to the Producers: Tara W. Cole
Thank you!
All my LOVE,
The Butt Therapist
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Answer:
Hey Rick,
DETAILS:
MAVERICK SLIM STRAIGHT SELVEDGE
Slim Fit, Straight Leg, Button Fly Jean – 10.25″ front rise, 17″ knee, 16″ bottom, 36″ inseam.
Each pair of jeans are signed and numbered.
7 YEAR SELVAGE
Your denim fabric is from the Kurabo Denim Mill, Japan; one of the absolute BEST This 12oz Selvage denim is 100% cotton with a 3 X 1 right hand weave. (this means something.. just take my word..i’ll update the denim dictionary). It has a slight beige tint that has been hand sanded… this means with a hand and a piece of sand paper! Includes side seam brushing, edge grinding, whiskers, chevrons & lightly stonewashed to a dark vintage shade. These jeans have been woven into denim fabric on 29″ vintage American shuttle looms then handcrafted and constructed in California, USA!
Love,
The Butt Therapist