The Best Raw Denim - Naked & Famous

You might be tired of hearing me saying over and over again that the best jeans is raw denim! Unless you are a denim purist like i am. I don't care for all these commercial pre-washes, they never look sophisticated or authentic enough for my taste and the prices in my opinion don't justify it as well. Yes, they make the jeans softer, vintage looking etc...but who says that jeans needs to be soft? and if it does why not let it do its own thing as I'm wearing it.... What i love about denim is this that stiffness that makes it fit so cool!....oh and guess what, if you wear it enough it will get softer...and not just softer but in the process it will also form to take on your body shape...what else can you ask for???
Few weeks ago i went into Barney's, and finally after few years of searching (last time it was when i found these Nudie jeans) i saw these pair of Naked & Famous jeans, they looked raw and dark, they felt dry....and than i unfolded them.....at this point i didn't even need to try them on.....! Raw, stiff, tight fit, long (I have long legs yet im skinny so most jeans companies decided that skinnier guys are short....otherwise i can't understand why its so hard for me to find 34 length in my size...)...and on top reasonably priced! You know the feeling when you find something that looks too good to be true and you start investigating it to see where is the catch?....cause you just can't understand how come something so perfect is so hard to find!
Naked & Famous ("the name is a satire of our celeb-obsessed

3x1 denim - Start to finish custom made jeans!

The custom made possibilities have just increased and finally including a category that have not touched much yet...YOUR JEANS!
As one who got into the fashion industry because I could never find clothes that looked or fit the way I wanted them.....this could have been heaven for me back in the day, especially since denim is not an easy fabric to work with (it requires specific sewing skills, heavier machines as well as thicker threads etc.) so i couldn't make my own jeans than, but now there is a solution for guys like me -  check out 3x1! A denim company that offers bespoke denim jeans, and  named after denim’s standard weaving construction - the 3x1 Right Hand Twill.
The concept for 3x1 was born from a desire to reclaim a process that Scott Morris, the founder and designer of the brand love so much - making the finest quality jeans in the world...is that a big statement or what? well, apparently not ....
3x1 offers A custom made service where one would have the chance to work one on one with the Scott and his team, and together tailor a one-of-a-kind pair of jeans from start to finish. The process of 3x1's denim making is of the highest quality and very unique, just like a master tailor who creates a bespoke suit, by hand! Each of their sewers work on one per of denim from start to finish, there is no assembly line. They use only a single needle machine (which btw i find to be a bit crazy....) and their stitch per inch (SPI) count (11-14) is double if not more than any other regular jeans in the market which adds durability you will not get otherwise. They carry a selection of over 100 denim and novelty fabrics for you to choose from, some are rare, hard to find, or one of a kind denim qualities that are exclusive to 3x1....and offer a wide selection of buttons and rivets as well. All this can be at your service and produce your one of a kind jeans within a matter of days! Yes its not a cheap process but for those who are their own Man of Style it's priceless....Bespoke prices begin at $1200 USD and there is a $125 non-refundable deposit required to make an appointment.

In Addition 3x1 also offer men’s and women’s ready to wear denim products, which are produced in their15 Mercer Street atelier in NYC. They produce 22-25 pieces per day on average, each jean is sewn one piece at a time (just like my BOAZ shirts), and limited to either 8, 12, 16 or 24 pieces of production per style.

 

Currently their services are available only in NYC but coming this fall they will have other partners to spread the legend...so stay tuned!

My style journal - week eleven - NY Fashion week

Fashion week is here and I attended some  fashion shows this week and here is one of the looks i chose to wear. I must say i liked this look a lot, i felt it had casual mixed in with a bit of dressed and a lot of fun! The white jacket (which is by the way a $69.95 jacket from H&M) is a stand out piece that i struggled to make it look natural and not too uptight or forced,  i first tried it over some plaid and gingham  pants and than a dressier navy pants but it was all way to serious for the occasion, so i finally went for the dark skinny jeans (511) from Levi's (which i got for $44 on sale and which fit really great.... much better than other more expensive jeans in the market) and the shiny pointy shoes that added flair and fun to the party...
The shirt is a BOAZ shirt (the classic style) that as i mentioned last week soon will be available for purchasing online.

Findings - Levis bootleg dark jeans

Back Pocket Slim Boot leg cut 507 Jeans  in clean Coated denim from Levis.

WHY: well first of all its Levis and with the respect to all other million jeans makers nowadays...it all started with Levis. but for me the catch was the fit, i love Bootleg with slim waist and hips fit and i think it is the most manly fit a guy can have on...especially with boots (hence the style name). I also like as far as color either a raw denim or a real dark blue wash like these, its much more sophisticated it can be dressed up more nicely than a washed jeans and i rather let the pants get worn and washed from use (by me off-course) than pretreated. I also like the back pocket with the zipper and  the leather string (although i will admit from wearing them the last 2 weeks the leather strings did not last and eventually i lost them...). in short my last pair of jeans that i bought was the Nudie and in the last God only knows how many years i made and still making my own jeans cause it was really hard to find the perfect jeans i had in mind....so I'm glad Levis thought so too and with the addition of a reasonable price tag (as oppose to other trendy jeans line that are $200 and up) it makes them into a great FIND!

INFO: Back and front pockets with a deeper scoop give this slimmest boot-cut

My style Journal - Week one

Ever since I can remember I loved clothes and enjoyed dressing. Eventually, this led me to a career as a fashion designer. Over the years I developed my own individual style. To describe it in words will not do it any justice since, literary descriptions are not my strongest skill (and here I am writing a blog and expecting you to read it, ha?). But since my goal in creating this blog is to inspire you to discover and develop your own sense of style and create your own unique voice I feel that the best way is to lead by example. Therefore I was looking for a creative way to communicate my style to you (after all, I will first need to gain your trust in my credibility before I can suggest and advice you). Well, unfortunately the idea I came up with is not as creative as I hoped for but it’s definitely one that will get my point across and hopefully will inspire you the same way others out there inspire me. So today I am starting my style Journal where i will post a weekly photo with my favorite outfit of the week for your review….. I highly encourage you to leave your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts and input …whether it's good or bad! Cause recognizing what you like and what not is the first step in building your new wardrobe, I hope you’ll enjoy it and hopefully together we will inspire others…..

This week I'm wearing:

Black corduroy vest - BOAZ

Pinstriped cotton shirt - BOAZ

Gold Cufflinks - vintage (my wife's grandfather)

Black diamond tie - Calvin Klein

Raw Boot cut Jeans - BOAZ

Boots - Juno New York

Dry and raw....yet soooooo beautiful

I love denim, it is one of my favorite fabrics to wear and to design with, yet I haven’t bought a pair of new jeans in forever and the reason is that for the last 10 years I just did not like any of the jeans in the market.…. The denim market had a great run especially in the premium market but with all the million developments of different washes, stitches, and styles the classic cool looking denim that I like disappeared from the shelves. Luckily for me I made my own jeans for years and waited….. About 4 years ago while in a department store looking for a jeans for my wife my eyes landed on these beautiful pair of RAW denim, they were dry, heavy and stiff like a cardboard, the fit was tight and almost uncomfortable, the price was sky rocking ($275)…… but man these jeans LOOKED GOOD! It was a pair of Nudie! This Italian brand has a real true passion for denim with inspiration drawn from everyday’s life, they use Japanese denim that ages beautifully, their raw denim is to be wore for at list 6 months before its first wash to let the body form its shape by letting the body oils and everyday life settle in the fabric and form into a second skin. There are about 13 different fits on their line from the slim “Thin Finn” to the looser “Easy Emil” in different washes but my favorite is the classic 5 pockets “Regular Alf” in a dry selvage denim, it’s a bootcut that can be worn tight (the way I like it) or baggy. For a clean and sharp look pair those with slick button down shirt and dressy shoes or for a cool and easy look add boots and a worn T….
Available online ($269)