Benzak Denim Developers

[Linwe]

awesome tee!!

[benzak]

thanks for posting yours David!

[rnrswitch]

Look very LEE inspired. LHT, inside label, and leather tag. The denim looks nice. The pockets are a bit too big (long). I would like to see hidden rivets. But if it weren't for the large back pockets, polyester pockets, and Polyester thread throughout I would snatch up a pair at the 25% discount price.

I didn't see any pics of the button fly. I would like to see the buttons.

It does seem like you are trying to merge old school denim stylings (Lees) with some newer technologies (polyester thread and pockets). Which is cool

Good job and I look forward to seeing more designs from BDD.

Also, the label is really cool.

[Guest]

Look very LEE inspired.

first thing i thought, too. really clean looking and i dig the green selvedge. question, though, what does benzak mean?

[benzak]

Look very LEE inspired. LHT, inside label, and leather tag. The denim looks nice. The pockets are a bit too big (long). I would like to see hidden rivets. But if it weren't for the large back pockets, polyester pockets, and Polyester thread throughout I would snatch up a pair at the 25% discount price.

I didn't see any pics of the button fly. I would like to see the buttons.

It does seem like you are trying to merge old school denim stylings (Lees) with some newer technologies (polyester thread and pockets). Which is cool

Good job and I look forward to seeing more designs from BDD.

Also, the label is really cool.

It's not a secret I was inspired by Lee designing the jeans (and logo). I really like the original Lee details and the cowboy reference.

For the button fly: please check the collection part on my website --> http://www.benzakdenimdevelopers.com/limiteddry.php

they are in my topbanner as well..

first thing i thought, too. really clean looking and i dig the green selvedge. question, though, what does benzak mean?

Benzak is my nickname, evolved from many other names my friends used to call me.. I've been called by this name for a long long time now, so I thought it would be great to implement in my brandname (my birthname is too hard to pronounce for non-Dutch speaking people, but this way I keep it personal..)

[benzak]

update on the sizes left:

1x 28

1x 29

1x 30

3x 31

5x 32

3x 33

3x 34

2x 36

2x 38

the 25% discount still counts!

I keep a blog, if you're interested: benzak.blogspot.com

[stewiegriffin]

selvage with green listing

they arent chainstiched, arent they?

anyway can i have the measurement for size 28? BIG measurement pls.

:D

oh yeah, good luck in your first run.

-edit

nevermind, i found the sizing charts in your website.

[rnrswitch]

They are chainstitched, just on the outside of the cuff. Same thing though.

[stewiegriffin]

i just realized that, well that is unique.

[benzak]

I was thinking.. I have less than 20 pairs left, would anyone be interested in a small contest?

[Mark C.]

Hey, Benzak! I'm new here...just cruising around looking for a familiar face .

How is your first season going?

[benzak]

Hi Mark!

Well there are more familier faces to find other than me here on sufu

Almost half of my stock has been sold now, so that's okay since I do all sales myself, rather than selling pre-orders to stores. At this point, BDD is just fun doing instead of being my number one source of income. I'm slowly working towards a goal, which is to make a living out of denim design and development with my own label, and every small step gets me closer, which includes this first small lot!

How is your business?

[Vanquish Gold]

ARe you coming up with any very skinny models ?

[benzak]

ARe you coming up with any very skinny models ?

Not likely.. I'm not a big fan of the skinny jeans for men. And imo you should only use stretch fabrics for skintight pants (like 2% elastane), but I prefer 100% cotton fabrics, woven the authentic way.

[Mark C.]

Hi Mark!

Well there are more familier faces to find other than me here on sufu

Yeah? I'll look around and see who I bump into.

Almost half of my stock has been sold now, so that's okay since I do all sales myself, rather than selling pre-orders to stores. At this point, BDD is just fun doing instead of being my number one source of income. I'm slowly working towards a goal, which is to make a living out of denim design and development with my own label, and every small step gets me closer, which includes this first small lot!

Benzak,

That's great! If you've sold half your stock, you should be proud! Always keep in mind that, so far, BDD is an unknown brand. So under those circumstances, you're doing quite well, bud!

You and I are in the same boat; I too am inching towards becoming financially independent with my company. I still need a day job !

How is your business?

Production for oneculture's summer season is due to wrap sometime around the 15th (of this month). Orders have more than doubled this time (up 214%) and my product is going to be in more locations (LA and Chicago).

It's tough when you're independent because boutiques are reluctant to touch brands which have no brand equity (or connections). And I'm handling sales all alone, so needless to say that I'm totally stoked about the progress I've made thus far. The buyers placed orders solely because they really like and believe in my product; not because of "connections" or "hype". I never wanted to have to rely on those types of things. I want oneculture's success to happen honestly and organically...

My summer season is a tremendous upgrade from fall 08'. I'm really looking forward to seeing how oneculture performs this time around--fingers crossed!

I'm also working on artwork for a leather patch. The artwork's concept conveys the oneculture ideology perfectly...but that'll be featured during a later season.

Anyway...good luck with your future developments. Keep thinking, stay creative and you will win !!

[benzak]

It's tough when you're independent because boutiques are reluctant to touch brands which have no brand equity (or connections). And I'm handling sales all alone, so needless to say that I'm totally stoked about the progress I've made thus far. The buyers placed orders solely because they really like and believe in my product; not because of "connections" or "hype". I never wanted to have to rely on those types of things. I want oneculture's success to happen honestly and organically...

I totally agree.. but unfortunately this is how the market works. Unless you come up with 'that special new design' you're just another player. 99% of the consumers won't notice all the detailing you put in your jeans, they just go for a save choice of jeans which they already know. And I kinda understand this choice, despite the fact that it is much harder job for newcomers to sell their products. Big market

[benzak]

Check my blog for some additional info..

[Mark C.]

Good progress so far, Benzak. Keep the updates coming, brother.

I'm going to do a fade progress update soon as well, with before & after wash results--I've been wearing my Pulsars unwashed for almost a year now. Although the jeans look great, I'm beginning to smell like a homeless dude, lol!

[benzak]

I posted new wearing process pics on my blog.. check it out if you like (see signature)

[benzak]

First wash, after nearly 6 months of wear:

For more pics and info on the wash receipe, please check my blog

[benzak]

really nice washing video made by one of my friends, who wore his BDD for over 7 months:

click here

[benzak]

new and improved website is online!

check it out!

[PandaXS]

NICE! ive been waiting for the site to come back up for a while.

any updates on your pair? last i saw you were at 6 months and just did a wash

[benzak]

Check the 'evolution' page..

[CML]

Great work Benzak! I Like the new patch. Why have you changed it? Will the new one not fade away after washing?

[benzak]

the patch is printed with waterproof ink, which I've tested. of course it will get lighter in time, but you cannot wash it off.

[benzak]

I got my hands on some sample yardage of a 32 oz. selvage denim, and decided to make a bag out of it:

more info and pics on my blog

[mtchfrnk]

32 oz!? I wish there was an emoticon for spit-take

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgBW3dNvE6Q

Bag looks great, BTW. Construction looks different to the standard box-bottom canvas tote (like this, I mean, with the folded triangles @ the bottom). Interesting.

[ah_long]

inside out chain-stitch is definitely sth nice too look @.. but unless you cuff your jeans, it might not be a good idea..

as soon as the threading breaks, all it takes is a tug to take the whole hem apart

[benzak]

posting this for a friend, who has worn his BDD-001 LD 1st ed. for 1 year and washed them twice.

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