kelvin

I think Swift Europe makes a blue/ black. I just looked at some denims for fall 08 out of Tunisia that are using some pretty inovative warp and weft colors, one being blue and black. The denims were actually quite beautiful, so I believe there will be more blue/ blacks filtering in by next fall.

I don't post often, but have been her for some time, SF has changed drastically from the time I joined, so has the world. I liked it better two years ago as it was more knowledge directed in denim at least, and somewhat less hostile. On the other hand I now find it entertaining. I still enjoy being here but my expectations are entirely different. Embrace the old and watch the new, take what is relevent to you and leave the rest. I love the banter and really that is all it is. No need to take it close to the heart, it is only a forum.

At the end of the day it is just SF and tossed ideas, good ones and bad ones, nothing to get your panties in a bunch over.

I could probably help you with connections in Hong Kong, but as a small start up I would strongly suggest not manufacturing your brand there. You need to be on top of it. First and foremost you have to get a good fit. This is a hard market and if your fit is not there nothing else matters. I am at my factory here in the US at least 3 times a week. My design partner lives in Hong Kong, but we do none of our denim manufacturing there nor do we buy our denim there. I would be happy tell you more about my experience. Just pm me. Best of luck.

In looks and style, from a shy gir'ls point of view, I have to give it to Ande and Cheep although I still like "cmf". Many more of course, but these two are the ones that make me shutter.

A hipster mob in ugly thrift clothing? Not sure I see the connection.

Looks great kiya. Congrats!! How long is that yolk on center back. Looks long to me, really good, but long.

Manufactured in Los Angeles, washed in Kentucky.

I have both the Iron Hearts 21oz tommy boys and the Samurai Geishas. I prefer the IH to the Samurais. The Samurais are to big in the but and legs, the IH have a slimmer fit and I like the denim better. I only wish they were not boot cut. I am female but have not been blessed with hips and an ass, so if you have curves the Geishas could work well.

Try Intoto in uptown

Snore... " Iron Heart 21 oz" most people will not get it nor will they care. Just say the brand and move on

Your right, it probably would be hard to get that trademark today, the thing is Levi's got the trademark a very long time ago. At the very least we should be happy that we will still receive a quality product from Japan in both fabrication and construction. That, we know, they can never loose, with or without Levi's trademark .

I have to say I agree with diewhitegirls. It's the gap! Can we say, huge marketing team and budget. Not much else, other than Paul got the boot today.

I have those Iron Hearts from SE and I love them.

I am really into my Iron Heart 21oz. The fit is great. I also like my nudies, jean shop and April77.

You will have to use a cotton synthertic blend t-shirt. I don't know where you can purchase the burnout chemical, but I would suggest calling a fashion school with a textile department. The Acadamy of Art in San Francisco has a textile department and may be able to help you. That is where I learned textile and the burnout technique.

At the Stronghold store in Venice beach they will make you your own pattern and you can choose your denim and hardware.

Hi digital_denim. i am a 25 as well. I got both of my Nudies at mycatwalk online. I sized up to a 26 and they fit really well.

I have the Nudie tight long john dry comfort and the April 77 pixel 2. They are both great skinnys.

The proportionofblu does a womens Japanese selvedge. I think you can get them at Rolo in San Francisco or Atrium in NY.

give me a break, "taste makers" can feel what ever the hell they feel. It is all relative. What the hell is a real "taste maker" anyway (puke). We like what we like, denim head or not.

The ProportionofBlu has 4 womens styles in 2 washes. I will try to post some pics

Chad, you made my day. I like the old and I like the new, but best of all I needed a laugh.

And what kind is that skecr8r?

Not sure how a taste for apc makes you a nyer. Rogan and Rag & Bones are NY based so you must have a NY taste yourself Kiya and nothing wrong with that. Notify on the other hand ??? APC any day.

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I just came across Pace and they make women's. They look nice. Anyone have them? www.pace-wear.com

I have heard Siwy is great for curves,or James. You could also try Earnest Cut and Sew, it is located at 821 Washington St. I wear nudies, rogan, and APC's but I unfortunatly don't have much of a butt or hips so I don't know how the fit would be, but try them anyway as I love them. Best