Kamakura Chambray Shirts

Along with the cotton Oxford, the Chambray shirt is one of the corner-pins holding a man's wardrobe together. Japanese brand Kamakura know this well. Famous for their high quality craftsmanship and excellent detailing, they have just released a collection of casual chambray shirts with every conceivable collar shape. The range features mother of pearl buttons, and high stitch counts in all the right places and all shirts are available in either the Tokyo or New York fit.

Blue Blooded: Denim Hunters and Jeans Culture

Iconic publisher Gestalten have partnered up with Denimhunters' Thomas Stege Bojer and journalist Josh Sims to create a beautifully designed book that explores the story of denim and denim culture. Impressively bound with denim and featuring some stunning photography, this is a must have for all the denimheads out there.

The 501® Jean: Stories of an Original - Episode 4 JAPAN

Levi’s presents the fourth episode of their documentary series celebrating the history the of humble 501. Episode 4 explores Japan's obsession for Americana and examines the denim culture Levi's® has generated beyond its homeland. The film tells the story of Levi's arrival in Japan in the 1950s, the vintage denim explosion that culminated in the 1990s, and how Japan’s take on Americana is now globally influential. The short film is a perfect example of how Japan is the only country in the world that does Americana better than the Americans.

Born in the USA: Billiam Jeans

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Billiam Denim founder Bill Mitchell at an Oliver Sweeney event earlier this month. Bill first started making denim on his mother's sewing machine in 2009 as way to pass the time and since then he has turned his hobby into one of the most innovative and original denim brands in America.

Levi's presents The 501 Jean: Stories of an Original

Take a look at this short film from Levi's celebrating the heritage of the world famous 501 pattern jean. Since they introduced the riveted denim jean over a century ago, Levi’s have tweaked every element of the iconic 501 to suit the needs and preferences of the modern worker. The subtle shifts in design, often only apparent to the discerning eye, help tell the story of the Levi’s brand and the ever-evolving landscape of the modern American frontier.