5 Things We Hate About Buying Distressed Denim New

1. It causes silicosis Because your denim is distressed, there’s a solid chance that it’s been made using undercover sandblasting techniques. Sandblasting causes the incurable, and often fatal, lung disease silicosis in distressed denim workers. In many outsourced factories sandblasting is the only way workers can meet production deadlines. By buying this denim, you’re funding the secret sandblasting cycle. 2. It’s expensive Buying your distressed … Continue reading 5 Things We Hate About Buying Distressed Denim New

Learn How To Wear 90’s Denim from Rachel Green

‘Friends’ star Rachel Green was the ultimate queen of 90’s style. Especially when it comes to denim. If you’re after some inspo for your weekend op-shopping adventures, look no further. It’s great how many of Rachel’s denim outfits are even more fashionable now than they were in 90’s. Check out Rachel’s fave denim looks below for some wardrobe ideas. Images courtesy of Warner Bros. 1. … Continue reading Learn How To Wear 90’s Denim from Rachel Green

Weekend of Denim

If there’s one thing I hope we can all agree on, it’s that denim is the best fabric around. There’s many reasons why denim beats cord, velvet, maybe even humble cotton. It’s funky, it’s fresh, it’s versatile. Let’s cheers to the freakin weekend denim and celebrate the coarse, twilled blue fabric we’ve all come to know and love. Denim’s versatility has to be one of … Continue reading Weekend of Denim

Retro Denim Style Icons

Channel these timeless style icons by wearing their signature denim outfits. All it takes is a quick trip to your local op-shop, a day out at some markets, or a rifle through that pile at the back of your dad’s closet to find something oozing vintage denim chic. Here are the most stylish denim moments from Western pop culture. 1. The Ramones, 1978 Punk rockers … Continue reading Retro Denim Style Icons

Best Ever Denim DIY Songs

So you’ve got your denim. You’ve got your scissors. And you’ve got your thread. All that’s missing now are some sweet beats to get you in the mood for your creative denim DIY. But fear no more, we’ve got you covered. Check out our top jeansy/denimy songs below, or listen to them on Spotify. 1. Forever in Blue Jeans, Neil Diamond Vintage GOLD. Wearing one … Continue reading Best Ever Denim DIY Songs

10 Best Op-Shops in Sydney & Surrounds

You’reĀ convinced of the many benefits of op-shopping, but where do you start looking? We’ve ventured all over Sydney to bring you the quirkiest op-shops of the north, east, south and west… 1. Tempe Salvos If you think biggest equates to best, and have patience of steel, then Tempe Salvos is the op-shop for you. Hundreds of garments fill the factory space, and if you’re up … Continue reading 10 Best Op-Shops in Sydney & Surrounds