The story of the imogene + willie brand started way back as a seed of friendship between founders and now husband & wife, Matt and Carrie Eddmenson, when they first met as schoolyard buddies in Kentucky in the United States. Later on, they became coworkers at Carrie’s family business in denim manufacturing. When the company closed down, they still continued in their passion for denim and they set up shop by Granny White Pike in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2009, the old gas service station became their production facility, retail store and think tank for the brand. imogene + willie takes pride in using selvage fabrics or raw dry denim threads made exclusively for them by the vintage shuttle looms of North Carolina, alternatively revered as Cone Denim.

The name imogene + willie is an ode and a token of deep appreciation to Willie & Imogene, Leo & Sally, Anthony & Hazel and James H. & Gladys, who are their paternal and maternal grandparents. The brand, work culture and company signifies Matt and Carrie’s rich loving relationships with all of their grandparents. It represents the life lessons they have picked up and continue to learn from them, together with abundant memories and experiences they forever cherish.

imogene + willie is about the quality of work, heritage, love and most of all, family.

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“Ijin” is an antique Japanese word once used to define someone as an outsider, stranger, foreigner, black sheep, alien or sometimes hero.

St. Martins, London alumnus, Philip Goss is the founder and creative director of Ijin Material. Established in 2003, this original and independent artisan denim label is based in a workshop in Italy. 3 years back, Philip Goss was the Creative Director of Evisu and took the brand on to a global platform. Interestingly enough, he earned the affectionate moniker “henna ijin” or “crazy foreigner” from Evisu founder, Yamane-san.

Ijin Material‘s philosophy follows the On Ko Chi Shin principle which means to respect the past in order to create the new or examine and learn that of the past and create new knowledge, experiences and opinion thereafter. The individualism of Ijin Material is trademarked by its signature paper chain “half man” logo representing the symmetry of folding techniques in their products. By respecting traditions, the brand creates new and innovative ways and designs using top quality vintage raw Japanese selvedge denim shuttle loom fabrics, well crafted artisanal Italian “slow-denim” production and Philip Goss’ unique approach to style and modernity.

3 principal cutting techniques make Ijin Material distinct from other jeans in the market today. The Foldedge-Cut leg cuts the garment in an open legged manner and centered on the stronger warp thread. This way the legs collapse naturally around the knee when worn from dry. It becomes a personal body map where the natural aging process or seasoning happens for the denim.

The 2nd technique is the Wrapleg-Cut which cuts the cloth with a straight and folded outer leg in one piece. They have a clean finish hem & inseam and a subtle outseam. A hip dart forms the yoke and shapes across the back of the garment.

Finally, the Artisan-Cut is an homage to a long tradition of selvedge denim craftsmanship. A low tension old loom is used such as to wear it from dry and obtain an authentic imprint on the body for as long as possible. Vintage details are enhanced with extra wide selvedge or the Ijin diamond head sewn rivets or even the trademark Ijin Sixth pocket.

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Iro in Japanese means hue or color. In the fashion world, IRO is more than just a color splash. IRO is a French brand that combines Parisian chic, vintage rock & roll edge and modern New York streetwear. With a background in the music industry, brothers, Laurent and Arik Bitton, started IRO in 2002. Their first boutique opened in St. Germain, Paris in 2005. By the way, if you’re wondering how to pronounce the name, it’s “Eeh-ro” similar to hero with no h.

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Related Posts and Links:

• IRO 2012 Spring Summer Womens Collection
• IRO 2011-2012 Fall Winter Womens Collection
• IRO 2011-2012 Fall Winter Mens Collection

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Scientifically, Indigofera is a large genus of species of flowering plants belonging to the legume family, pea family, bean family or pulse family. The species are mostly shrubs, herbs and small trees. Among the most common types are the Indigofera Tinctoria (true indigo) and Indigofera Suffruticosa (Anil) which are used to produce the indigo dye. The chemical aniline was first synthesized from Indigofera Suffruticosa. The indigo dye is the organic compound that produces the blue slightly purple color. Its primary purpose is to dye a cotton yarn. As such, the denim cloth for blue jeans was born.

Indigofera is not only a plant or color but a fashion brand as well. Based in Sweden, Indigofera Prima Jeans, is headed by Johan Soderlund and Mats Andersson. They have been active in the denim industry for decades and both have decided to carve out their vision of the dream jean. The essence of Indigofera Prima Jeans is about old fashioned quality, detailed craftsmanship and pure love for denim. Garments from the narrow shuttle looms of Japan and authentic indigo dyeing materials from India and Africa are all combined to create a true indigo masterpiece.

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indiDenim or indi for short is against mainstream cookie cutter mass produced products of fashion. Why try to conform yourself with someone else’s ideal when you can design your own jeans that actually fit your own shape and style?

indiDenim started in 2007 and since then it has enabled its consumers to engineer garments to their own style preferences and body shapes not addressed by high end denim apparel. You can theoretically find the perfect jeans. At the same time, you can let indi become your own custom denim jeans tailor. There are already hundreds of variations to choose from. A multitude of styles, cuts, fits, rinses, washes, fabrics and details are available.

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Exotic locales. Good food. Rustling palms. Pristine beaches. And the clear blue indigo sky. These are the inspiration to the Seattle, Washington based Tommy Bahama brand. It celebrates island living and relaxation. In 1992, Tony Margolis, Bob Emfield and Lucio Dalla Gasperina conceived the fictional character Tommy Bahama to reflect the fusion of tropical adventures and fine casual living. The company is owned by Oxford Industries in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tommy Bahama now offers a variety of product lines including men and women’s clothing, sportswear, golfwear, swimwear, footwear, accessories, furniture, games and even their own line of rum.

Brands include:

• Tommy Bahama Men’s Sportswear: Luxurious relaxed apparel from golf to dinner. Casual elegance with wovens and knits for the sophisticated man.
• Tommy Bahama Relax: A brand extension from the Tommy Bahama Sportswear focusing on laidback outdoor lifestyle especially around the pool or barbecue grill.
• Tommy Bahama Indigo Palms: Denim inspired and a niche for the funky and fun yet simple and classic approaches to style.
• Tommy Bahama Island Soft: More contemporary collections and various refined blends of premium cotton, silk, cashmere and inspired prints or stripes.
• Tommy Bahama TB 18 Golf: Vibrant colors and technical fabrics envelope the fun and active golf enthusiast.
• Tommy Bahama Women’s Sportswear: Authentic prints and modern silhouettes complement the chic resort wardrobe.
• Tommy Bahama Women’s Swim: Exquisite fabrics and sexy form fitting garments indulge in a day at the pool, beach or favorite getaway.

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