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We have recently introduced you to Heavy Vintage, a brand which is about vintage, unique, and heritage. We wanted to know more about their collections and share with you.

Vintage Heavy belongs to the heritage / repro / artisan denim world, alongside brands and makers admired by vintage and unique denim lovers.

To sum it up, Vintage Heavy makes clothes that feel like they could’ve existed 80 years ago – and might still be wearable 80 years from now.

“Vintage Heavy is a brand for enthusiasts – those who move with curiosity, creativity, and intention. Rooted in the things we love, the brand celebrates the intersection of music, travel, and timeless design.”

I was really curious about their jeans and the brand graciously sent me a pair of their most amazing twill patchwork camo pants to reveiw. The Twill Painted Patchwerk jeans, made of Japanese Canvas.

As I had thought of the jeans being men’s I ordered them in my usual men’s size which is 32. Turns out that Heavy Vintage actually is rather unisex and I had to exchange the jeans for a size 28, my regular denim size. The fit is amazing.

Neither too slim nor too baggy. The pants fit exactly like you’d imagine a pair of wintage jeans should fit. As for the sizing, you should order the jeans in exactly the size you normally wear.

I love the way these pants feature many different patches as well as unique hand painting on the front and back of the jeans. The feel is like a bit stiff when you first put them on, but after a short time you can actually notice the canvas softening significantely.

And let us not forget to mention that all of their collection is being washed and Made In America,

Besides denim and camos, they also include tops and sweats in their collections – you can check them out here.

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Owner Frank Pizzurro reflects on the challenges of maintaining a premium denim retail store in an increasingly homogenized market.

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The Off-White Spring/Summer 2026 show returned the label to New York with a collection that fused athleticism, street vernacular, and refined detailing into a cohesive urban performance wardrobe. 

The collection, called “Pop Romance”, was designed by creative director, Ib Kamara. It is a youthful, vibrant fusion of streetwear, pop culture, and luxury detailing. Denim and leather both serve expressive, not purely functional, roles.

Denim was reworked with meticulous finishings. Collars and cuffs received unexpected elevation through Swarovski crystal studs and precision topstitching, turning casual pieces into hybridized luxury essentials.

Check out in our gallery below the brand’s key looks for this coming spring and sommer.

You can shop for Off-White on the brand’s website, at YOOX women/men, and at Farfetch women/men.

Watch the video of the complete fashion show below:

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Lightweight fabrics and a sporty color palette shapes the latest collection.

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Authentic, Kansas-made Western wear from the Dungaree Dude

W.H. Ranch, also known as W.H. Ranch Dungarees, is a one-man artisan denim brand best known for handcrafted, vintage-inspired jeans and western workwear made in the U.S. by denim craftsman Ryan Martin

Since galloping onto the jeans scene in 2011, Martin has stitched his way to fame, fitting famous actors, musicians and a fan base with his award-winning, vintage-inspired W. H. Ranch Dungarees.

Each pair of jeans is bench-made with single-needle construction, heavy chain stitching, vintage-inspired materials, and historical patterns. Based on Heritage Aesthetic:, the brand focuses on mid-20th-century western and workwear styles, such as the Rider fits inspired by cowboy jeans from the 1940s and 1950s.

To sum it up, W.H. Ranch is not a mass-market denim label. It sits in the boutique/heritage raw denim category, similar in spirit to other artisan makers like Railcar Fine Goods and Raleigh Denim. Its aesthetic appeals to fans of western workwear and historically accurate jeans construction more than standard contemporary fashion.

Want a custom-made pair of W.H. Ranch Dungarees? Start the process with an email request for a phone consultation with Martin: whranchhand@gmail.com. Once connected, he’ll get your specifications:

What do you plan to wear these jeans for – work, play, church, with cowboy boots?

What type of denim do you prefer, such as shrinkable, dark wash, 13-ounce? (He says the most popular is the 1950s-era denim from Japan.)

Pick your price: a standard order for W.H. jeans is $375, “but your order goes in the stack, and I can’t tell you how long it will take. The last order I pulled off the top to work on was from 2½ years ago,” Martin explains about his workload. But, he takes four rush orders each month: for $225 extra (total of $600), he’ll get your jeans made after-hours within six weeks.

For the proper fit, W.H. sends you photos illustrating how to measure at home for waist, thigh and knee width and length.

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Closed revisits its archives for Spring/Summer 2026.

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LOTUSTEX is a premium denim fabric manufacturer based in Egypt, operating a state-of-the-art vertical mill with a capacity of 14 million meters annually. Part of Lotus Garments Group, the company focuses on sustainable, innovative denim for global markets. D&J recently had an interview with Mr. Mohamed Gabr , CEO of LOTUSTEX and details are as below:

LOTUSTEX is a premium denim fabric manufacturer since 2018. Your Lotus group has been an important player in the Egyptian market . Please shed some light on your journey.

LOTUSTEX is having a state of art denim factory located in 10th of Ramadan which is 1 hour away from Cairo airport and producing 14 mil mts/year denim fabric . LOTUSTEX is a part of Lotus Garments and production of 18 mil garments annually  . We have started denim production to be first vertical mill of Egypt and investing to make sustainable , innovative products to serve our clients in US , Europe and other continents.

How important do you think Egypt is getting as a denim sourcing location.

Egypt is becoming more important with location , improved know how , population and costing advantage . We are in the heart of Africa and serving to Europe and USA with duty advantages, it give us motivation to invest in our business more and increase capacity . 

We thank you for joining for second time the Denimsandjeans Egypt show in 2026. What would be the most important products and offerings that you will make to the buyers in the show . 

D&J show is very important for Egypt to explore capabilities and information to international brands , it is also best place to meet with denim community and when I checked exhibitors profile , it is a very nice combination . You can consider our Products in 4 main categories:

• BLUE HERITAGE: Blue heritage is re-shaping 90’s legendary legacy with trendy vibes. It’s a new hybrid concept combining good memories in the past with today’s flexibility and sustainability. While showing Y2K fashion we are bringing comfort and softness by using special fibers and constructions with less water consumption.

• CORAL-C: Coral-c is full of spring-summer vibes. Shiny like the sun, warm like the weather, drappy like the sea and colorful like the rainbow. A good color palette with shiny mid, light indigo shades and fresh colors from grey to black shades including functional fibers like Tencel, modal, linen and more…

• R-CORD: Re-cord is timeless, seasonless and genderless commercial comfort str line aims to give max comfort with optimized colors and look without compromising authenticity. Extraordinary color combinations are giving a rich taste in fading out.

• R-FORM: Re-form is a new denim performance scene that you can show all your flexibility by new tech with high performance which is reflecting like a second skin.

With the new sustainability legislations by EU , how would the brands’ demands on companies like yours would change . 

We are currently working with EU brands and adapting our compliance to brands requirement , it is very big change in the market for traceable products.  We adopt our production for brands requirement and also study for LCA . 

The most important sustainability technologies incorporated by you in recent times . 

We have solar energy ,water Recycling and waterless dying processes in our facility which is making us more sustainable for the green environment.  

How do you see the changing scenario affecting the business and how are you adapting to it .

We have a big advantage in Egypt after tariffs and it is giving us a positive impact in our business .We also continuously invest in our R&D to make most innovative fabrics and garments to serve our clients . 

We also use opportunity of vertical unit which is helping us to serve the brand in fastest delivery . 

Save Dates for Denimsandjeans (D&J) 2026

D&J Vietnam | D&J Egypt | D&J India | D&J Japan

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G-Star RAW launched their collaboration with Agbobly as part of its “THE DENIM” series of artist-driven experimental jeans projects.

“THE DENIM” series is about a rotating set of limited-edition denim pieces created with emerging designers invited to push creative boundaries in denim.

For the third edition (003), New York-based label, Agbobly, designed a limited-edition pair of jeans that uniquely integrates a corset into the waistband – redefining support, structure and storytelling in denim.

Weaving Heritage into Denim

“With THE DENIM series, we push the boundaries of our signature fabric, transforming it into a canvas for storytelling and cultural dialogue. Our latest collaborator is Jacques Agbobly, the designer behind Agbobly. A brand rooted in heritage, identity, and empowerment. Born in Togo, raised in Chicago, his work embraces duality: tradition meets innovation, softness is empowered by strength. Known for vibrant knitwear and sculptural denim, Agbobly’s designs pay homage to the women who raised him and the textures of his upbringing. We sat down with Jacques to explore his design philosophy, the evolution from Black Boy Knits to Agbobly, and the story behind our latest collaboration: a pair of jeans fused with a corset that redefines support, structure, and storytelling.“

Agbobly is the namesake brand of Togolese-American designer Jacques Agbobly, known for blending West African heritage, queer perspectives and immigrant narratives in vibrant, sculptural fashion. His work often celebrates identity and storytelling through unconventional textiles and silhouettes.

Key design features of this collaboration which is a flared jean featuring:

An integrated corset waist: A creative reinterpretation of traditional denim waistbands that emphasizes structure and support while remaining wearable.

A fashion-forward, retro-inspired silhouette updated with couture-style shaping.

Regenerative and recycled fibers: The denim fabric itself incorporates regenerative cotton and recycled cotton with a touch of stretch for comfort.

You ca shop for the Agbobly flare jeans here.

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