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

New Season Denim: A Price Comparison

If you blew your entire Summer budget on a Falls ticket, you’ve probably resigned yourself to the fact you won’t be wearing new season clothes whilst grooving into the new year. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Look no further for the ultimate guide to sourcing stylish, wallet savvy & ethical denim. 1. Frayed Mullet Jeans Image: vetments Fresh off the runway. DIY’ing this … Continue reading New Season Denim: A Price Comparison

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

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

How To Distress Your Own Denim: Simple 3 Step Tutorial

Distressed denim is often sandblasted to make it look worn. This is a dangerous technique which causes the fatal lung disease silicosis in factory workers. Follow these easy steps to turn any old pair of jeans (or other denim item) into a statement wardrobe piece, without supporting distressing denim manufacturing processes. And remember to use a pair of secondhand jeans – they’ll look much more … Continue reading How To Distress Your Own Denim: Simple 3 Step Tutorial

7 Super On Trend Ways to Upcycle Your Denim this Spring

Get creative & revamp your summer wardrobe with some super fresh DIY (that doesn’t support the fatal practice of secret sandblasting in denim factories). You’ll save money, craft some funky new items & make sure your new season denim is ethical in one fun-filled upcycling sesh. Stay tuned for our long awaited denim DIY playlist – it’s bound to get those creative juices flowing. Mullet … Continue reading 7 Super On Trend Ways to Upcycle Your Denim this Spring

Profile of a Distressed Denim Worker

Sandblasting has real, detrimental effects on the health of workers. Manual sandblasting was banned in Turkey in 2008 following the death of 43 workers. We learnt the story of Recep Sönmez, a former distressed denim worker. Name: Recep Sönmez Age: 25 Where did he grow up? Sönmez was raised in Istanbul, Turkey. He didn’t have much choice of occupation as he needed to support his family. History as a denim … Continue reading Profile of a Distressed Denim Worker

6 Biggest Denim Bargains @ Glebe Markets 19/09/2015

Last Saturday Emma and I ventured to Glebe Markets in Sydney’s inner-west to suss out just how much of a challenge finding top notch secondhand distressed denim is (hint: it’s not challenging at all). Here are our picks of the day: 1. Revolt Overalls, $10: These made the cut because they’re so damn 90’s (and so damn festival ready). 2. High-waisted Jeans, $15 Naturally distressed … Continue reading 6 Biggest Denim Bargains @ Glebe Markets 19/09/2015

Denim Stories

On Saturday, Louisa and I embraced the dreary spring weather and headed to Sydney’s favourite Saturday market: Glebe Markets. One thing became clear: Sydney is in love with denim. Walking down Glebe Point Road, we chatted about our current favourite topic of conversation, recycled denim. We spoke about how denim has a longer life span than most other items of clothing. Like visiting an old, … Continue reading Denim Stories