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Sounds crazy right, but making jeans is NOT as difficult as you think! I’m a true newbie and only started sewing at the beginning of the first Lockdown. I needed something I could get totally lost in so I signed up for an online sewing course I found on Facebook. Little did I know a […]
Ariane Brunet-Juteau founder of Kinsu is a very talented Denim Upcycler so I’m so excited to invite her to Show and Tell Your Denim episode 6! Ariane launched Kinsu in 2015 after extensively travelling the globe. She lived in the Rocky Mountains for a year, Beijing for three years perfecting her craft, after she returned […]
The Denim Jacket is so much more than just a functional jacket these days. Want to give a strong message then put it on the back of your denim jacket to tell the world just how you feel! The Artisan Painted Jacket There are lots of creative people customising the good old denim jacket ( […]
From jackets to jeans, denim is a look that never goes out of style. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean your favorite pair of jeans will last forever. Maybe they don’t fit your current style, the size isn’t right anymore, or they’ve simply seen better days. This good news is that there are plenty of ways to […]
The sexiest black jeans are not just reserved for Halloween, so make sure the ones you choose have longevity, at least to New Year’s Eve! The different options of tops to wear with the black jeans are truly endless and in a click of your fingers can go from day to night. Sparkly knits, camisole body, lace […]
Sometimes the smallest ripples create a tidal wave of a new trend, this being “The Step”. It’s a bit of an unusual one stemming from french designer Vetements who are known for cutting two pairs, reshuffling the back pockets & creating a cool new pair It works best with this season’s favourite the straight leg. […]
These day’s new jeans aren’t so new, well what I mean is they maybe new but look aged. So before you decided on buying a distressed pair, take a look in your wardrobe and grab some of these household items (see below) to DIY your denims into something less ordinary. Take tips from Amber Kingsley […]
Do you like the look of ripped or distressed jeans but wouldn’t pay good money for a pair? Often distressed jeans cost more than a pristine pair because the ripps and holes are done by hand at a price. So if you have a couple of pairs of jeans you’re happy to play and rip […]
Love your jeans but they’ve seen better days? Then bring them to Thrifty Couture’s Denim Diva’s Fashion Workshop and in 2 hours they will help you revive those denims with a little love and lots of easy techniques, to “Green Carpet” standard! The Thrifty Couture workshop is equipped to let your imagination run wild and […]
How simple is this effective stud the cuff detail, breathing new life into a pair of throw-away jeans. Also great way to shorten a pair of jeans. Personally I think it would look great on a pair of boyfriend jeans! Many a stylist or wannabe designer started out revamping and customizing everyday items such as […]
Ten jackets by ten artists. To celebrate the DIY ethos, Gay Magazine Attitude asked a selection of artists and designers to hand-customise a vintage jacket exclusively for them & here is the accompanying video. Photography by Duane Nasis. Styling by Elauan Lee. Models Reece Sanders at FM Models and Tom Barker at Elite Models London […]