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Hailing from Okayama, Japan, Tanuki is a newly-formed denim label built on knowledge and quality.

Founded by a group of gifted craftsmen, the brand prides itself on mastering every level of the denim process. With decades of cumulative loom experience, the “super-team” behind Tanuki is able to manipulate shuttle looms and create unique and original fabrics unlike anything on the market today.

If you are looking for a very interesting and quite different kind of selvedge jeans, then check out the brand’s Yurai denim.

The Yurai denim from Tanuki is a 15oz cobalt weft selvedge denim, developed using a natural indigo rope-dyeing method to produce a rich spectrum of blues across the fabric’s surface.

Pre-washed for a softer feel, the denim is loosely woven for a uniquely slub texture. The name “Yurai” (translated to “origin” in Japanese) reflects the denim’s distinct weft and its ties to Tanuki’s iconic aesthetic. Exceptionally durable and detailed with custom Tanuki hardware, this fabric will age to a vibrant electric blue over time.

Another option is the Kakishibu denim:

The 14.5oz indigo-kakishibu denim combines traditional rope-dyed indigo with a kakishibu tannin dye process to produce a unique amber-indigo hue.

Woven from a mix of Australian and U.S. short-staple cottons, the slubby texture brings the vibrant weft yarns to the surface. While most kakishibu dyes yield a muted tan, Tanuki has developed a rich tone reminiscent of persimmon skin. The result is a denim with bold contrast and visual depth. Finished with signature blue contrast stitching, custom hardware, and a branded leather patch.

An important factor for those of you who love and appreciate original hems. Tanuki offers chain-stitch hemming. Meaning that when purchasing denim from Tanuki, you can easily have your jeans custom hemmed to your preferred inseam length. Just add Chain-Stitch Hemming to your shopping cart.

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We are truly impressed with American Eagle’s latest ad campaign featuring “Euphoria” actress, Sidney Sweeney. This is their most expensive ad campaign ever, It includes a 20-story 3D billboard in Times Square and an Exosphere Sphere activation in Las Vegas.

Also there’s a Snapchat AR try-on lens, sponsored Snap stories, and BeReal & Instagram broadcast activations where Sweeney speaks directly to users.

Sweeney describes herself as a “jeans and T‑shirt girlie”, aligning nicely with the campaign’s easygoing denim narrative. She emphasized her comfort in loose, wearable jeans designed for everyday confidence.

She praised AE’s versatility and shared that both her own closet and her mother’s go-to casual look include AE denim, citing growth across life’s stages and styles.

This campaign redefines American Eagle’s image—from mall staple to Gen Z denim authority. Sweeney’s grounded charm, combined with innovative branding and charity integration, brought both cultural momentum and market ROI.

You can shop for the collection of the campaign here.

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Street style is all about relaxed confidence – denim silhouettes that flow, breathe, and let you personalize your aesthetic on your terms.

As opposed to runway shows. when it comes to streetstyle there’s no rule, nobody to dictate what to wear or how to wear it. Streetstyle is the perfect way to express yourself. Create your own look. Be yourself!

Phil Oh, our most admired fashion photographer once again captured the most interesting looks on the streets of Paris in Milan during their Spring 20026 shows and previews.

Coordinated denim head-to-toe was everywhere. Layered, mixed-wash jackets paired with jeans or skirts, referencing the Canadian tuxedo with a modern twist. These outfits often featured vintage textures or upcycled elements for added contrast and personality.

Ripped jeans with raw hems were balanced by refined suiting or elegant knitwear. Distressed denim appeared purposefully juxtaposed with polished trenches or tailored trousers, epitomizing Parisian casual-elegance.

Baggy, low-slung denim pants were paired with loose shirts or minimal tops. This relaxed aesthetic, often seen with pooling hems over sneakers or loafers, emphasized comfort without sacrificing shape.

Street stylers blended denim with gorpcore and athleticwear: denim with technical jackets, soccer jerseys, hiking-inspired layers, or cargo accessories for functional flair.

Scroll down and get inspired!

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TELLASON was founded in 2008 by Tony Patella and Pete Searson in San Francisco. Tellason (“Patella + Searson”) embodies a DIY, high-integrity approach to denim making.

Founders Tony Patella and Pete Searson

“We believe style comes through best on people that don’t work at it.  Growing up in California, skateboarding and listening to punk music, we’re inspired by the mindset prevalent in those circles in that era.  With that in mind, we focus our attention on high-quality basics, devoid of frills and embellishments. Get dressed and move on.”

Since their launch, they have committed to using domestic suppliers. Cone Mills White Oak until its 2017 closure, then continues domestically. But always made in USA for denim, Gallilean suppliers for buttons, rivets, and Tanner Goods for leather patches. And all cut and sewn in their local San Francisco factory.

TELLASON offers a selection of vintage-inspired fits in Japanese-sanforized or Cone Mills selvedge:

• Ankara – true straight leg, mid-rise in 12.5–14.75 oz fabrics
• Sheffield – straight-tapered, lighter 12.5–14.75 oz denim
• Elgin – mid-rise slim tapered in 16.5 oz
• Gustave – their slimmest tapered fit, available in 12.5 or heavy 16.5 oz denim
• John Graham Mellor (JGM) – slim-straight low-rise 16.5 oz cut

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Should we say Mr. Diesel Glenn Martens, or rather, the new Mr. Margiela Martens? The answer … time will tell. Thing is that Maison Margiela and Diesel belong to the same company, so why not also share the designer?!

Personally, I am not sure how Martens will carry off being a designer for like – let’s say – two totally opposite direction brands. Well, also, it does take some guts for a designer to follow both John Galliano and Martin Margiela!

For now, I can only say, way to go Glenn Martens. And we were really intrigued by your first Margiela collection!

Maison Margiela stands out as an anomaly in this era. Martin Margiela’s eponymous label has always been characterized by a unique approach to deconstruction. Embracing both the act and its implications on the design process. 

First understood by a few, but undeniably felt by all. From the founder’s disruptive beginnings to Matthieu Blazy’s impactful tenure, to John Galliano’s decade of cinematic decadence, the house has consistently rewritten its codes while maintaining its core. Now, with Glenn Martens at the helm, the gaze of the industry sharpens once more. 

Glenn Martens’s couture debut notably incorporated denim and upcycled jeans as part of his layered, archival-inflected narrative. Presented at Paris Haute Couture Week, Martens’s debut honored the house’s legacy while forging his own distinct path. The collection was set in Le Centquatre, a venue reminiscent of old Margiela shows, with peeling paper walls evoking faded interiors of Flemish homes.

Themes included Blues and black denim with painted details, and upcycled materials such as thrifted denim garments refashioned into new silhouettes.

Painted light wash jeans were paired with cowboy-style boots and layered vests, a textured callback to Margiela’s DIY ethos and a reinterpretation of classic denim fits.

The collection also included distressed and patchwork denims as well as acid washes and coated finishes, creating sheens and architectural surface contrasts.

You can watch the complete show in the video.

You can shop for Maison Margiela clothing at Farfetch women/men and at CETTIRE.

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Balenciaga’s Demna, in his last collection designed for the brand … Are we actually having to say good bye uber-sized denim? We already hinted on this subject back in March when we posted Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2025 lookbook.

The collection is framed as a retrospective of Demna’s 10-year tenure at Balenciaga, drawing from 35 past collections along with original, personal wardrobe pieces to conjure signature silhouettes and ethos. Denim is positioned as both homage and evolution. Celebratory rather than purely trend-led.

The overall tone of the collection is subdued refinement, veering away from his earlier gravity-defying monolithic proportions toward sleeker, more tailored forms. Though oversized volumes and architectural exaggeration still appear in outerwear and structural pieces,

But the jeans, well, what can we say? Skinny jeans! .Cropped jeans with faux-fur hems were a standout variation. Relatable streetwear reimagined through playful, ironic detailing that references Y2K excess without parody.

Other denim looks included more straight-leg styles and tailoring approaches: slim yet relaxed styles, paired with sheer tops and leather trims, allowing denim to feel simultaneously familiar and subtly subversive .

Pairings brought denim into layered outfits with oversized clogs or sneakers, shrunken accessories, and sleek hosiery to offset volume and bring the focus back to the denim pieces themselves.

But still, thee are denim and camouflage pieces included which definitely remind us of the “old” Demna styles!

And definitely included were an oversized denim jacket and denim shorts. And also definitely Demna=style oversized leathers.

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