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02.05.2025

Rebuilding Retail the Right Way – Why TCB Jeans Was the Perfect First Choice

The first brand in our new lineup was TCB Jeans, a company out of Kojima, Japan that builds its reputation on craftsmanship, historical research, and dedication to the original spirit of American denim.

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Close-up of a black vintage Union Special 43200G sewing machine used for chain stitch hemming on jeans

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The Union Special 43200G: A Unicorn or One-Trick Pony?

Denim nerds, beware. Union Special 43200G myths are dispelled and I explain how the roping effect is really achieved.

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September 16, 2022

Denim/What is?

Knee stretch marks on jeans explained

This is a detail of raw jeans' natural fading that is often overlooked in manufactured washing.

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September 6, 2022

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If you’ve ever been to China you know Tsingtao beer

A review of Tsingtao beer, brewed by the sixth largest brewer in the world, in Qingdao, China, mixing Chinese and Western influences. Unlike most huge brands it is a respectable, great-tasting lager.

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September 2, 2022

On the left, artificially manufactured denim honeycombs are compared to naturally formed denim honeycombs on the right.

Denim/What is?

What are denim honeycombs on jeans?

So named because they resemble honeycombs, learn how they form and see how the factory washing methods compare to the real thing.

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August 31, 2022

Raw denim selvedge jeans hem with clips to mark inseam length, removing the need for a measuring tape.

Denim/How To

How to measure the inseam of your jeans and pants without a measuring tape

You are simply too busy to stand around at the tailor's for a fitting, or you are ordering alterations online. Here's how you can manage your styling decisions from the comfort of your home and achieve the perfect fit.

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August 25, 2022

A denim terminology fading guide identifies and describes well-defined natural aging effects on aged raw denim jeans.

Denim/What is?

The Anatomy of Aged Jeans & Fade Descriptions

Washing is seen as decorative by many designers. To mimic real-world aging, I examined the causes and consequences like a scientist. Here's what I found out.

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August 16, 2022

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A hand measuring the leg opening on a pair of blue jeans using a soft measuring tape, showing the proper technique for accurate measurement.

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Denim and Coffee in BKLYN

July 4, 2022

After co-writing my first post about denim & coffee in 2020, little did I know I'd have a blog featuring it.
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Remembering my first coffee

July 4, 2022

I fell in love with the taste of coffee as a very young child
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Rebuilding Retail the Right Way – Why TCB Jeans Was the Perfect First Choice

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The Union Special 43200G: A Unicorn or One-Trick Pony?

Knee stretch marks on jeans explained

If you’ve ever been to China you know Tsingtao beer

What are denim honeycombs on jeans?

How to measure the inseam of your jeans and pants without a measuring tape

The Anatomy of Aged Jeans & Fade Descriptions

Denim

How to Measure the Leg Opening on Jeans | Step-by-Step Guide

Benzak Denim Developers explains thier process on how to wash raw denim jeans

How to Measure the Inseam on Jeans

Why are the legs on my jeans twisting and how to fix it

Hemming 101: Why the Same Inseam Length Can Fit Differently

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