Davil
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Looks great beatle especially the stacks. Wondering if we can get a look at the reinforced croch? Nice to see them holding up.
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Spending time in Paris with my Dad. Priceless
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Just wondering who all out there still has not washed their jeans? Im on about 7 soaks, no soap, no machine wash. I figure I made it this far why wash em. I'm sure Im not the only one.
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Hanging at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I always love to see old temples, churches, etc when traveling. They are usually cheap, if not free. There is usually a history lesson involved, and lots of interesting art as well. Can't beat that!
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Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu. Im still here…it's still hot. Heavyweight denim still riding and kicking my arse. Very friendly people here, awesome food, and a very beautiful country.
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Thanks redragon. It's been a very interesting experience. I learned a lot about selvedge denim that I really had no idea about. I would advise anyone who has the opportunity to visit a workshop to do so. You will learn more in an hour than you will learn in a month of searching the forums. It's kinda the difference of reading a sports page vs hanging out on the sideline of a football game.
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Didi is a different kind of guy. They say that still waters run deep, and this reminds me of my encounter with him. Although Didi came off to me as soft spoken and unassuming, I had the feeling that under the surface there was more going on…a lot more. After I heard his story, I now know I was right.
I had made a few attempts to contact Didi on Facebook before my honeymoon in Malaysia. If you have followed my series of articles on Tarik, and Cheese Denim, then you will know that before this trip I didn’t know much at all about the denim scene in Malaysia. I thought it would be cool if I could get in touch with the locals to get an inside look at the local denim culture. Didi was not the easiest person to get a hold of. But my persistence paid off, and I got the chance to sit down with him, talk about the denim scene in KL, and to find out more about his brand.
The first surprise Didi had in store was that he is an active duty police officer. This explained why he was so hard to contact. Second, Didi has done a bit of service on UN missions. After hearing this, I was intrigued. So what makes a guy like him decide to get into selvedge denim design? He had spent years collecting vintage denim and other items. This is what sparked his passion for selvedge denim. Eventually, one day he decided to try to make a pair of jeans for himself. What made him think that this was even possible? His mother had been a seamstress, and he grew up watching her perform her craft. In my mind I imagined this guy growing up around artisan seamstresses, coupled with precision and discipline honed through years of law enforcement training…and somehow the presentation of his products made a lot of sense to me. Each stitch is exactly where it should be. Everything looks clean, and to my eye, there is an artistic value to his design that you don’t see enough of in the selvedge industry today. While listening to him explain the evolution of his designs, he showed me how the stitching, fasteners, and the materials he uses had steadily improved. It is clear that he is striving for his own version of perfection. He explained how he had to stop producing some articles because his current equipment would not allow him to produce them in the best way. He knew that there were better processes out there, and until he was able to obtain the equipment to complete them, he refused to produce inferior articles. I tried to listen, but I have to admit, my eyes did drift to get a good look at the interesting denim hat that he was wearing. He casually took it off and explained that it was a test sample that he’s working on. He let me get a good look at it, and then moved on to showing me more of his designs.
Didi is in the process of moving into his new space where he is opening his own storefront in the same building where Ceremony Fine Wear’s workshop is located. I was lucky enough to get an inside look pre-launch. He gave me a quick explanation of what each machine in his shop is used for, showed me his selvedge stocks, and gave me a look at a few more test models. I sat there looking at his shop and his future storefront and I have to say I was impressed that within 4 years this guy went from making jeans for himself, to becoming possibly the best known selvedge designer in Malaysia. All while maintaining a professional high stress day job in law enforcement. Didi is dedicated to not only designing the highest quality products, but also adding elements of the Malaysian culture, as well as his own artistic touches. He is involved in every process and he takes ownership of every item that comes out of his workshop. He may be starting from humble beginnings, but Ceremony Fine Wear is truly an artisan brand from start to finish. If you are in KL on May 1st, I would advise you to stop through at his launch party. It should be something special.
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bradl you get points for the epic beard….extra credit for the red beard!
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Got my Old Blue Type I jacket the other day, 16oz black denim with pink selvage. I like it it a lot and am really happy about the fit too.
That jacket looks awesome!
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Was there any peyote involved haha!?! Sounds like a fun adventure either way!
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Bootcuts with cowboy boots . . . hmmm, yea, what were they thinking?! Lol.
Yeah it is kinda meant to be workwear. People in NE still do manual labor
work boots, and cowboy boots go underneath. Doesn't make much sense to wear em with flip-flops, or boat shoes. You end up looking a bit sloppy like a hippie otherwise.0 -
I promise to get myself a new denim jacket this year. I picked up a Levis commuter jacket and I have to say, it is one of the best purchases I ever made. I got the original version. The design isn't the best, so I see why they made some changes, but the fact that it's waterproof has ben so valuable in western Europe. I've had it for a few years now, but this year I want a genuine selvedge denim jacket. Im moving back to the states and I won't have to deal with walking in the rain so much. I've always been partial to Mr. Freedom, but Im still looking.
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Man, what reading denim boards does to you... couple of months ago all I did was starting to wear dry jeans instead of prewashed, and since I also started hanging out on forums I bought 4 pairs of Red Wings, more jeans than I ever will actually "need" oh and of course a concho wallet and a leather reign...
You rock it well man. I personally like to sport a vest from time to time even though my wife hates them. Not everyone can do it, but you pull the look off.
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Bootcut is hella popular in Nebraska. You can guess why. Most people have at least one if not (several/all) in their lineup.
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On my second day in Malaysia I met with Chie, the owner of The Yard, who also happens to be the proprietor of Cheese Denim. Although I had heard of the Cheese Brand, I heard about The Yard from Aqif who walked me over to Chie’s store. At the time, The Yard was closed, but the next day we made arrangements to meet Chie to see what denim he had on hand and to find out more about the Cheese Denim brand.
It was late in the afternoon by the time our taxi arrived, so we stopped for a quick lunch of Indian rice, chicken, and veggies. Then, we were off to the denim shop just a block away. The shop entrance could be described as an alley. If you plan to visit I would advise you to take a taxi. But not just any taxi company and definitely not the ‘blue ones’, since their prices are double the normal. Note, however, that taxis may get caught in traffic which makes it difficult to predict the actual cost. On one trip we paid 35 MYR one way, on another we ended up paying 129 MYR. Either way, you want to keep the phone number and address to the store close because you or your driver may need additional guidance finding the place. It is a little tucked away and Kuala Lumpur taxi drivers may not be familiar with the area. Once inside you will realize that it was worth the travel, and actually with Nusantara right around the corner, to visit both in one day is the smart way to go.
My first questions to Chie were based around the denim culture in Malaysia. I was honestly surprised that the owner of a rival denim shop and rival denim brand would bring a possible customer to his doorstep. He just smiled and responded that they have a community here and that’s just how they do it. He would do the same. Can’t help but respect that. Chie was working in retail marketing with some pretty popular brands before he took the plunge into selvedge denim. As I listened to his story I got the impression that he felt restrained working for someone else. He explained some of the rules for marketing different products when working for someone else and how this posed some challenges for him. He seems to enjoy the freedom of creating his own products from his own vision, and hand picking other items to sell in his shop. After this short conversation, we headed to the denim racks.
In his shop Chie carries a mix of brands from Japan, the US, Malaysia and Canada representing models from Momotaro, Sugarcane, Kapital, Flathead, Naked and Famous, Red Cloud, Unbranded, Ceremony Fine Goods, and of course Cheese Denim. He also stocks Voyej, Tom Rich, and other accessories. He has a few premium vintage items for sale as well. While I took the opportunity to get a hands on look at many of the models I had never seen up close, Chie took the time to point out the features of each pair I was interested in, and to show off some of his faded Cheese models that he has on display in the store. I’m just now realizing how much time we spent in the shop. Quite a few groups of people came and went while we were chatting or looking through his inventory. The price of the taxi is worth it to see just one of these denim shops, the fact that there are two of them so close, definitely makes them both a “must†visit to any denim head going to Kuala Lumpur.
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I thought some of you who travel might be interested in this. I met with Afiq from Tarik Denim today. The first thing that I noticed about the guy was his long black hair and mustache. It stood out to me, because the people I met in KL (until this point) were very much clean cut. His hair signified to me a rebelious spirit right from the start. Really, you have to meet Afiq to have a true understanding of the Tarik Denim brand. We took the short walk from the streetside to his Nusantara Denim shop in Selangor, KL in Malaysia. He showed me around his shop and we dove right into a conversation about the quality of denim in his store and the Tarik brand itself.
Afiq finished his schooling as a designer and started working in his chosen field. He had the motivation to work hard and compete with his colleagues about who was in the office longer, or who had the best production records. At the time, even though he was working long hours at work, he still made time for his true love, being a musical performer. Slowly the long hours at work made him rethink his position, and he decided to make his move into something different. He became a local celebrity by performing. And this creative spirit eventually inspired him to develop his own selvedge denim label. A gutsy move from a stable designer job, to rocking out and designing denim. He pulled it off! And the results are his denim shop and his brand.
Tarik is basically meant for the youth of Malaysia. Afiq started the brand with no intentions on selling his products outside of Malaysia. The brand was more or less intended to be a middle finger at the local establishment. Now a few short years later, it has evolved into something much more. His denim is still done in very limited runs of premium Japanese selvedge and other mixed materials for skinny jeans with a little stretch. Details include custom rivets, YKK zippers, vegetable tan patches, and a lot of attitude. The actual Nusantara Denim shop houses local South-East Asian brands such as Old Blue Co, Indigo Skin, Fifth Requisite, Doku Ichiro, PMP, Field Trip, BNV and others. Nusantara Denim shop is a must visit for any denim head dipping his head into Kuala Lumpur. The layout and decor is going to surprise you. The sales staff is definitely knowledgable, and if you’re lucky, you just might run into Afiq!
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Day one in KL. Just touched down in Malaysia today and realized that I may not be able to wear 25oz in this weather. I was sweating bullets. I don't know how people do it. Even at night it was almost too much. Not so sure how many more trips like this I will be able to take before I return to the states, so Im hoping that this one will be special. Sorry that these aren't detail pics, but maybe I can follow up with some before I leave. Might even sneak in a beach wash since I have no idea the next time I will be close to one since I am from Nebraska. Cheers!
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Fit pics?
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It's been over a year on the boots. They have not been treated with anything. I guess it's time I put something on them.
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Yeah I really want to see how they evo but there's not really anything out there. The website isn't that easy to order from either.
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Thanks Hoggreaser
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Are these guys still around?
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^^ beautiful!
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work boots, and cowboy boots go underneath. Doesn't make much sense to wear em with flip-flops, or boat shoes. You end up looking a bit sloppy like a hippie otherwise.
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Nice repair slow, at the very least, much better then anything I could manage!