We are just approaching the 2/3 point of "month one" for the Indigo Invitational. Hopefully, by now, everyone is starting to feel a little more comfortable in their competition pairs, and perhaps even experiencing some of that electric-blue joy that is only...
As a father of a little girl, I can't say enough about the validity of the father-daughter bond. Truth be told, I was actually crap-my-pants terrified of having a little girl. When my son was born, I felt instantly confident in what I was doing, how, to guide him, and...
OK, not going to lie. I am really pumped about this interview. As the father of two toddlers, one of which is my two-year-old daughter, I am always encouraged when meeting women breaking "the norm" and shattering gender stereotypes. My hope for my daughter, her...
Being a dad is single-handedly the most fantastic experience of my life. I really can't stress that enough. I know a great and many of us in the denim community are parents and suspect the feeling is mutual across the board. Maybe not; some kids are outright dicks....
Couples that fade together stay together. Spend a little time on either Franz or Nadine Keilhofer's Instagram feeds and be prepared to be blown away by creativity. From Nadine's stunning eye for an image and Franz's gorgeous woodworking, this couple is a powerhouse...
Not that long ago, I found myself brand new in a community that felt very overwhelming. Weights, wefts, fits, and fades. There's a lot to learn, and indeed plenty of time to learn it. This life took me down sort of a rabbit hole, and suddenly I find myself in way...
Fall is fast approaching. For those of us less-willing to endure summer heat wearing denim, this means the return of our beloved Indigo dyed jackets, jeans, and waistcoats. You know, our happy time is upon us. It also means the return of the Superbowl of fade...
Choochai is many things: Son to an actual monk, brother, husband, and father. Choochai left an established career, asked his wife to be the primary support for his family to allow him to pursue a dream of indigo. Choochai's passion for denim and all things indigo is...
When I first moved to Japan back in 2008, one of the most useful and amazing things I learned to say was "Nama biiru onegaishimasu!" While sitting down at a table with a group of loud drunk friends, that fantastic phrase would produce a tall fresh pint of beer. I mean...
The Selvedge Denim community has been a welcoming one. As someone who was an outsider not so long ago, I have been amazed by how open the community can be. Moreover, starting as a content creator, I was sure I was going to struggle for contacts, outlets, and...