NAME: Johnny AGE: 27

Profession: Brand Relations at CLASS TRADE SHOW &

Creative Director at THE DENIM GUY

DENIM REVIEWING:

Denim Design Lab Black, Seed Pima Selvage, cinch back, in Calico wash size 34

How does the denim fit in the waist, crotch, butt and thighs?

The Calico is a Vintage fit, Straight Leg, Black Seed Pima Selvage Denim and the fit is very comfortable. What I like about this denim is that the rise is a bit higher than other denim I have. I find myself pulling them up in order to fit them properly.  It’s nice to have a pair of denim that is not too low. The Crotch and butt area are very comfortable, a result of the fabric used in this denim. The denim is White oak cone denim and fabric is amazing. Here is some information about this special denim:

What makes authentic vintage denim so incredible and sought after, is not its uniformity and consistency.  In fact, it is just the opposite.  True vintage denim, woven on original shuttle looms, is chock full of character, inconsistencies and originality; slubs, streaks, and mountains and valleys of texture.  The vintage shuttle looms that produce all denim used by Denim Design Lab are old… beautifully old.  They are far from efficient.  They are slow.  But, that is what creates all of the magic.  Add vintage shuttle looms to the second story of one of the oldest denim mills in the world, and place the looms on an old wooden floor and you get magic.  The rhythmic pulse of these dinosaurs, slowly moving upon a wooden floor ensures every yard of selvage denim we use is full of uniqueness and character.  You have to start with the best ingredients if you hope to end up with the product

Where would you wear this denim?

Light colored denim is worn best during the daytime and that is when I would wear this denim. So where would I wear this denim to? You can find me wearing them at work, meetings, and press event. The ideal place to wear this denim would be on a Saturday afternoon shopping.

How would you style this denim?

Light colored denim is sometimes hard to style; you really have to know what you are doing to look good in light denim. BUT I LOVE LIGHT DENIM, so I’m aware of what coordinates best with this denim. I’m a simple kind of guy, so for me I would wear my DDL’s with a plain white, grey, or light colored v-neck t-shirt. Shoes: during the summer I would rock them with some Gucci flip-flop sandals.  The winter? Some Creative Rec Sneakers!

On a scale of 1-10, how hot did you feel walking down the street in your new denim?

10

How did your significant other react to your new look?

Single here but my friends loved them. They complimented the color and loved the selvage denim.

Who did your new jeans make you want to channel? David Beckham or Eric Bana?

Not sure. This denim gives me a very rugged feeling and both men are very rugged in their own way. So BOTH!

How does your old denim compare to your new stuff? Any salvation army visits to get rid of the old denim?

I love my DDL’S! A large part of why I do love them is because of the denim they use! I am a denim fanatic so no salvation army visits for me! I keep all my denim!

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Name: Joslyn   Age: 27

Profession: On-Air Host/Reporter Education: UC Irvine: BA in English, minor in Spanish

Denim Reviewing: Denim Design Lab True Vintage Straight Leg in a size 27

How does the denim fit in the waist, crotch, butt and thighs?

With all the of the new trends in denim (jeggings, etc), it’s always great to put on a real, sturdy pair of denim! And it’s even better when they actually have an amazing fit. I was very pleased with the overall fit of DDL. The were fitted throughout the waist, booty and upper thigh area and were more relaxed through the rest of the leg. The fabric (the denim) is incredible and the quality of the fit is impeccable.

Where would you wear this denim?

I think this denim is a perfect fit for my casual sense of personal style. Anyone who grows up in southern California knows that jeans are a staple item for everyone-infants basically come out of the womb wearing denim. I wore my DDL’s for a casual night at home with my family. They were perfect for the light hearted winter setting, but I can already picture myself wearing them to a summer bonfire or for an afternoon out with my girlfriends.

How would you style this denim?

I think this denim would look best styled very casually. Being that it’s winter, I think this denim will look best with some snugly warm boots and a chunky sweater. But I can’t wait to roll the legs up and show off the intricate stitching in the summer with some sandals and a cute tank! They make me want to be out in the summer sunshine, bbqing and having fun with friends.

Describe your experience in letting the Denim Guy fit you?  Were you familiar with the brand before the fitting?

The Denim Guy was so excited when he brought the DDL’s to me; it’s really apparent that he’s passionate about what he’s doing! He is such an amazing educational resource when it comes to the ins and outs of denim. I already loved the way they fit, but I loved them even more after he filled me in on the details of how they are made and the specific materials used in the construction. I felt like I was wearing something really special and only he could’ve made me feel that way! No one at a store, even a high end store, knows as much as he does about the intricacies of what you’re trying on! Now when I wear this denim, and people comment I can tell them all about the bolts of fabric and the stitching and sound like some sort of pro, all thanks to the Denim Guy!

On a scale of 1-10, how hot did you feel walking down the street in your new denim?

One a hotness scale ranging from 1-10, I felt like a 10 wearing this denim because after getting all the inside scoop on the denim line from the Denim Guy, I felt like I was wearing some sort of top secret work of art!

Who did your new jeans make you want to channel?

My new denim made me feel like I was channeling  Nicole Richie, or someone who has the whole boho-chic thing down to a tee. The denim is incredibly high quality, but it’s not trying too hard which is amazing!

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Denim Design Lab the beauty is in the details…

DDL® wrote the book on vintage denim, literally.  Now, Denim Design Lab is drawing upon its extensive knowledge of the history of denim to bring denim fanatics a modern twist on vintage work wear.
Starting from the absolute best materials available, they transform selvage denim woven on vintage shuttle looms into modern masterpieces, borrowing key design lines and construction techniques from vintage work wear jeans, in comfortable modern fits, to create what we call “modern vintage.”

The medium of choice at DDL® is denim.  Denim is the “blank canvas” upon which they create, and are there to ensure you get your hands on the perfect pair.  Whether you prefer to start from a pair of their premium raw jeans, or experience the perfection of one of their custom crafted finished denim masterpieces, you are about to find your “next favorite pair of jeans.”

With Denim Design Lab’s custom finished styles, they concentrate on painstakingly accurate vintage replicas vs. trendy “novelty” finishes.  DDL® designs and silhouettes are based on real vintage work wear vs. common “fast fashion” trends and the “fit of the month.”  DDL denim is designed to last a lifetime, not a season.  The Denim Design Lab customer is a denim fanatic.  They are independent in mind and spirit, and not driven by trends.

Check it out and let us know what you think….

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