TREND: Ripping and Shredding

May 2, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Hand-made, hand-destroyed, torn and shredded. Make every item unique. Show the torn edges, and the body beneath. Layered pigmented textures, nubby yarns and drawn threads create added texture. Deconstructed frayed jeans combined with a frayed artisan scarf edge is a feature - a scarf for the legs. No longer is ripping and shredding regarded as ugly or tatty, it is now an artistic creative take on the worn-in appeal of the jean. The DIY jean makes a personal lasting statement in a world of fast "off the shelf" fashion.

Close Up: PURIST - Plain Weaves

April 29, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Old 2x2 plain weave in very dark indigo makes the white weft sing.

The clean weave contrasts with the aged destruction.

Classic plain weave seen on a dark denim oversized shirt. Return to button down collar - a key Purist look.

Close Up: PURIST - Japanese Influences

April 28, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Original Japanese denim from Naked & Famous Denim in a chunky twill with just a dry "wash" to break the starch making it initially more comfortable whilst retaining the raw and Purist look.

Wrapped judo dress with massive patch pockets in dark saturated indigo displays a Japanese character.

Close Up: Purist - Japanese Denim

April 25, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Niche Japanese denim brand Kioto uses raw rigid denim for you to personally wear in. Do not wash for as long as possible - even up to a year. The denim will wear in naturally with the starch dissipating over time and the indigo wearing off in the shape of your body. Making the jeans perfectly yours.

CLOSE UP: Purist - Levi Shirt

April 21, 2016 Jill Lawrence

1x1 plain weave raw rigid Levi orange tab denim shirt from well over three decades ago. The shape is neat and fitted; the collar is long and sharp with orange overstitching in line with the "tab".

CLOSE UP: Purist - Concertina Crush

April 14, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Raw rigid denim with chunky textured yarns has been resinated and creased to create a semi permanent crush effect. Perfect for an authentic styled jacket.

CLOSE UP: Purist - MiH Jeans Jacket

April 11, 2016 Jill Lawrence

With authentic detailing neat shaping and copper logo buttons this MiH jacket has everything including the best denim in a dark wash which can be further washed and worn down in time.

CLOSE UP: Purist - Raw rinsed denim shirt

April 7, 2016 Jill Lawrence

Raw rigid denim shirt from MiH Jeans. Has a raw rigid look of dark denim with white weft grinning cleanly through with the unusual benefit of softness and comfort of a washed denim.