Future vintage February 03, 2024Inger Kristin Haugsevje In our physical store at Olav Ryes plass in Grünerløkka we have both old and new jeans. The old jeans are what we call vintage and the new ones we...
Quality jeans - what are the characteristics? December 27, 2023Inger Kristin Haugsevje Quality jeans are jeans made of cotton and will last for many years. Many would argue that the fabric in the jeans must be woven in Japan or the USA...
Is "left hand twill" left-handed work? December 19, 2023Inger Kristin Haugsevje Typical for jeans is that they are woven using the technique called "twill" in English.
Vanity sizing - what size am I? December 03, 2023Inger Kristin Haugsevje Confused by jeans sizes? What does W32 actually mean? If you get your hands on a pair of vintage jeans from the early '90s or earlier, you'll notice that the...
Why are almost all jeans blue? November 15, 2023Inger Kristin Haugsevje Levi Strauss was an entrepreneur and wanted to make work pants that were better than all other work pants. Then, after putting their heads together with Jacob W. Davis, they...
Classic jackets that go with jeans - peacoat, pilot jacket or parka October 27, 2023Inger Kristin Haugsevje A peacoat is a staple in most wardrobes. It is timeless and classic, an example of a garment that you should think of as an investment that you will have...
How to wash jeans? - A Guide to Care and Maintenance August 22, 2023Inger Kristin Haugsevje 1. To wash or not to wash jeans? Some jeans lovers are "hard core" and don't want to wash their jeans at all. That way you get jeans that are...
What is Selvedge Denim? August 15, 2023Inger Kristin Haugsevje Selvedge Jeans - A Guide to Its Characteristics and History You may have heard people talk about selvedge when they talk about jeans, but what is it exactly? In Norwegian...
The raw denim feel: why selvedge jeans are worth every penny November 27, 2022Inger Kristin Haugsevje Selvedge Denim: Why This Fabric Is Worth the Investment When it comes to denim, it's no surprise that quality varies greatly. Among denim enthusiasts, however, selvedge jeans from Naked and Famous a...