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A collaboration we feel long overdue, LA denim brand Rogue Territory teamed up with Amsterdam outpost Tenue de Nîmes for a pair of jeans that pay homage to denim legend Wrangler. The jeans are based on the ‘Stanton’ slim-straight fit and are made from a 14oz ‘broken-twill’ from Cone Mills with a ‘double out seam’: two of the most important characteristics of the old Wrangler cowboy jeans. Broken Twill’s a denim weave that’s seldom used these days but the fabric breaks in very nicely and it’s a shame we don’t see more of it. It was originally developed by Wrangler as a solution for the natural habit of a yarn to twist and the thereafter ‘twisting legs’ of jeans.

Shop the collaboration at TdN.

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Our friends at Gear Patrol turn us to Japan-based grooming brand retaW (that’s Water backwards) and their new MOOD* Denim Fragrance Liquid. The purpose of the spray is to make your perfectly broken-in denims smelling fresh without you throwing them in the wash or reigniting the stiffness that comes from drying them. GP also informs us that this bottle of goodness won’t harm the color or fabric of your jeans. The spray can be had at retaW for $24.

Amsterdam’s Tenue de Nimes is known for their passion for denim and they’ve got a slew of solid collaborations to prove it. They’ve really hit a new high this time as they’ve teamed up with Okayama-based denim brand Momotaro. The piece is made from a multi-yarn, 12 oz. sulphur denim fabric. This cloth is twenty year old deadstock that was sourced at the Rampuya factory warehouse in Japan. Because of the limited amount of material that was available, the Momotaro factory could only produce 17 pairs. All the jeans were made in Japan and are for sale exclusively at Tenue de Nimes for €329,90 (~ $431).

A pair of perfectly washed denims is a tough find these days but Nudie’s been seen as one of the top denim brands out for quite sometime now and running through their extensive lineup of offerings makes it pretty easy to find a solid pair in any style or finish you want. This specific pair, the Lab Tim Nudie 24, is everything you could ask for as it’s got all the proper fittings of a broken-in jean. It’s made from 14 oz selvage denim from Japan and features a ton of character. Some of the aspects to note include the natural made damages as a replica of a pair of old dry worn in Nudie jeans, local dirt effects, damaged hem and the natural wash effect seen on the side seam. Beyond this, you’ll also see the selvage edge coin pocket and silver trims as well as the Nudie orange threads throughout.

Though broken-in already, these Nudie jeans are made in Italy and are most definitely made to last. Find them at Nudie.

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We recently had the opportunity to visit 3×1, a fairly new shop denim brand and the third venture of designer Scott Morrison following Paper Denim & Cloth and Earnest Sewn based in New York. Being the denim fanatic that I am, Scott’s past work (especially Earnest Sewn) really had me excited to see what 3×1 was offering up. There’s only one location and it’s on Mercer St. in SoHo. The shop houses a 4,000 sq. ft. retail and gallery space, an entire manufacturing facility as well as their 3,200 sq. ft. design studio. Each pair of 3×1 jeans is created on site and tailored for the customer as Limited Edition, Custom Made or Bespoke. Yep, bespoke denim.

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Nudie Jeans expands their presence in Los Angeles with the opening of the Nudie Jeans House in West Hollywood off Melrose Avenue. The 600 sq/ft space is right by other notable shops including Fred Segal and American Rag and works as a hybrid between denim sanctuary, retail space and wholesale office. The Nudie Jeans House operates as the west coast wholesale office from Monday-Wednesday, and welcomes the public Thursday-Saturday 11am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm, located at 710 N. Edinburgh Ave (between Melrose & Waring).

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Today marks the launch of the Ralph Lauren Black Label Denim collection, a new range of premium denim for men. The line goes past just denim jeans as there will be peacoats, shirts and trenches reinvented in the finest fabrics. As for the denim pants, the fits will range from sharp skinny to classic straight legs and are available in moto cross jeans, cargos and beyond. Other notable pieces include jersey knits, leather shirts and jackets in denim-blue, cashmere sweaters and clean-cut denim sport coats. Washes and treatments include waxy coatings, authentic whiskering and abrasions, oven bake processes, nicking and subtle pigment staining, over dyeing and pigment coatings.

The denim collection will retail between $225-$450 for jeans, with t-shirts and shirts from $80-$350 and outerwear from $395-$1295, with availability this week in select Ralph Lauren stores and department stores.

Japanese retailer Beauty & Youth have teamed up with GAP Japan to drop an exclusive range of 1969 denim. Available are two variations of the “Crotched Denim Slim” model, one in a black coated shell and another a bit more muted. Shibuya GAP stores have these in stock now as does Beauty & Youth, with each pair priced at approximately $194 USD. (via houyhnhnm)

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Junya Watanabe COMME des GARCONS MAN is teaming up with Levi’s Vintage Clothing, with the initial collaboration being for these LVC 1954 denims for the Fall 2011 season. These 501s are the original tapered style jeans and feature various materials throughout the patchwork including leather, plaid flannel and corduroy. The corduroy waistband, re-positioned back pockets and an additional center seam down the back of the leg add to the fine detailings of these denims.

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Commuter by Levi’s delivers clothing designed and optimized specifically for the needs of urban commuter cyclists. Levi’s stores will be getting product from the line this week including a pair of 511′s and Trucker Commuter products. The pieces look to enhance performance and safety while still maintaining the brand’s reputation for being durable and simply timeless. The 511 Commuter (shown above) features fabric and a construction that looks to enhance mobility and durability and still protect cyclists on their daily commute. Look for these jeans in a full-length and cropped version in both denim and non-denim fabrics.

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