Dan's Denim LAB

Ambush Designs

2011-06-14T07:27:00.001-07:00

unboxing

Ambush design

2011-06-14T07:25:00.001-07:00

Ambush skull ring.

Neighbourhood Japan Relief Tee

2011-06-11T09:00:00.001-07:00

Created with PhotoShake

2011-06-11T08:57:00.001-07:00

Created with PhotoShake

2011-06-11T08:54:00.001-07:00

Created with PhotoShake

Yamaha BWS

2011-04-21T03:30:00.001-07:00

My scoot

TIffany

2011-04-01T07:23:00.001-07:00

Created with PhotoShake

Star Wars X adidas originals 2010 Fall/Winter collection

2010-08-07T08:03:00.000-07:00

Here we get an official look into the latest Star Wars collection from adidas Originals, continued into Fall/Winter 2010. Working up a series of footwear designs inspired by key characters in the Star Wars franchise, the designs follow adidas Originals’ knack for originality while still maintaining the integrity of the film series. Featured designs include those by Han Solo, C-3PO and R2-D2, Boba Fett, and Jabba the Hutt. Look for these through adidas Originals retail stores.

1/100 Model Greeting Cards by Noaki Terada

2010-07-29T21:15:00.000-07:00

Architect and designer Noaki Terada came out with this simple and artistic way of delivering your messages. As you can see these are 1/100 model cards that comes with miniature figures when you fold them. There's also a choice of 3 stances for each card. Simplicity and innovative!

Burger Fever!!!

2010-07-29T01:57:00.000-07:00

Crab cake with dripping egg yolk slurp!!!

Today will be all about burgers, everyone's favourite fast food. Yummy Yummy. Starting from the bottom you got KFC zinger burger, Sugarbun's chicken burger, Jollibee chicken joy, Burger king double whooper and Burger king Japan edition double whooper. I left out wendy's ,White castle and Australian's Hungry jack's. Hungry Jack's is actually a subsidiary of Burger king, exclusive for Australians. Oh Crikey!!!
All the burgers you can eat but the best burgers still have to be from the states. Homemade chicken, pork and beef patties. Simply mouth-watering. Even the fries are different, freshly slice potatoes cut into strips.
One of these days am gonna make my own burger and post it up. I will call it Dan's Pork Chop Burger ;-)

FIGHT CLUB SOAP

2010-07-26T22:56:00.001-07:00

Fight Club is a 1999 American film adapted from the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film was directed by David Fincher and stars Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter.

FIGHT CLUB replica Soap.
These replica Fight Club Soap bars are cast in useable soap and colour matched with safe soap dye.
Absolutely not made in the same way they were in the film.

Bring one to your next fight, cleans up blood and is gentle on fresh wounds. Keep one on your desk: results may vary.
Functional props, what will they think of next?

Get yours now!!

2 pack @ BND$ 88.00
4 pack @ BND$ 118.00

Onitsuka or Samba

2010-07-23T02:35:00.001-07:00

Nudie Nudie

2010-07-02T21:05:00.002-07:00

Antique Silver Buckle With Debossed Nudie Jeans Logo And Embossed Flower Decorations. genuine leather belt.

Nudie Jeans pocket shaped leather coin pouch.

Hop in my VANS

2010-07-02T19:38:00.000-07:00

As the story goes, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), keeper of the offenders and criminals, asked for mass-produced footwear for its growing prison population, footwear maker VANS obliged. The outcome was Prison Issue, a distant cousin of VANS original skate shoe with a few minor tweaks, such as Velcro straps in place of laces for the fear inmates would fabricate suicide noose out of them.

With the help of Japanese designer Taka Hayashi, Prison Issue’s latest incarnation is perhaps the last thing correction officials would ever imagine. Composed in luxurious suede and leather, the Prison Issue Lace LX for VANS Vault line includes finite details. Adorned with etched graphics, a turquoise outsole and woven ankle strap, all cues taken from Native American designs. The Limited edition Taka Hayashi x VANS Vault Prison Issue Lace LX is currently available in black or charcoal. In addition it comes with a pair of spare black waxed shoelace.

(source) www.freshnessmag.com

Dan's pick

I originally wanted the Charcoal edition but unfortunately its too hot and I missed the chance to grab one. All and all i'm quite satisfy with this. Now I'm rocking limited edition Vans Vault X Taka Hayashi.

The Leftovers from MIA

2010-07-02T01:01:00.000-07:00

Clot Joe Tee

UNDFTD

BAPE Goodies

2010-07-01T23:12:00.001-07:00

Not for climbing!!!!
With the shape of its Bape “Sta” logo that we all love so much, A Bathing Ape releases series of cutesy little carabiners. The Bape “Sta’ star comes in six different colorways, including, gold, silver, black, pink, blue and purple.

I need some BAPE Fix! @ SG

2010-07-01T21:19:00.000-07:00

We came and we conquer!!! UK, Japan, Singapore
Will go where apes go!!
No apes no life!!

REVIVAL of DAN'S DENIM BLOG!!!

2010-07-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

Casio Gshock DW5600MS-1CR Matte Black (Limited)
Once they are gone, they are gone!!!!

This new military inspired series represents some of the very best of the tough and durable designs from the G-Shock ORIGIN and MASTER OF G line-ups. Featuring a stealth, matte black finish to the band and case including the watch buttons that are ion plated to a black finish. Other key features included are 12/24 Hour Formats, Flash Alert and a Countdown Timer.

I'm simple I'm BLACK

Nike Store Harajuku

2009-11-18T07:11:00.000-08:00

Enlisting the interior design brilliance of Masamichi Katayama Nike's first tokyo flagship store located in the style-magnet Harajuku district.
The new Nike shop is located on Cat Street between Omotesando Dori and Meiji Dori
If this ain't dope what is????.

UNUSED

2009-11-18T06:53:00.000-08:00

Beauty in the phenomenal form of nature and the yearning to the change might be in the place where man's imagination is far exceeded. It keeps accepting an original appearance and is changing.
Its because there is a clear identity there.
Many have learned from various relations kept secret in existence, and it is the opposite to present.
Pursuing an ideal frame is removed, dismantled and it proposes a new shape to exist

UNUSED aim at the product that touches the past and the memory in the future.

Unused's philosophy
You must know and respect the past, to be able to create the next big thing of the future.

www.unused.jp

Bape x Maglite???

2009-11-18T00:44:00.000-08:00

MAGlite D Cell LED Torch

Who knows!!! It might Happen !!

Noc & Nad Experimental Denim

2009-11-18T00:20:00.001-08:00

Noc & Nad Jeans

Here's Our creation.
Material Used:- Premium Japanese Selvage Denim direct from Japan.
YKK zipper
Back Pocket Eyelet
Selvage Back and coin pockets
Its still at the early stages but more to come so watch out!!!!

OriginalFake Sticker

2009-11-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

Some weird looking OriginalFake stickers. Looks like some Weird Sesame street looking characters. You got BigBird, Elmo, Cookie monster and ???? WTF!!
The other one looks like a Beer Coaster to me.

OriginalFake (internet dating tee)

2009-11-17T23:34:00.000-08:00

April 2009, OriginalFake reveal a new t-shirt graphic releasing through OriginalFake dealers. The shirt features KAWS’ trademark style with a provocative twist as we’ve come to expect from his brand. Here we have the internet dating tee which feature a Kaws Censored hot babe exposing her titties, (Yummy!! )definitely a head turner.
- 100% premium Cotton
- photo screen print on front
- cross-eyes embroidery at sleeve
- Original Fake collar label
Was it worth ur $$$? NO!! Fuking Made in China shit!!. Graphic on Tee priceless!!. Attention seeker - YES!! overall Just Get it!!!

Random Stuff

2009-10-03T06:35:00.000-07:00

Its been a great week for me. My braces which I have been wearing for about a year and 8 months finally came off. Started 28.02.08 and ended 01.10.09. Now I got perfect smile lolz.
The doc gave me souvenior of my teeth moulds before and after so I thought of posting it up and you can see how messed up my teeth was. Plus an added bonus of my new smile lolz, My pearly white straight teeth.
Bite ME!!!!

With my retainers on!!!

Jeans Bible and T-shirt Bible

2009-10-03T06:22:00.000-07:00

Lightning's The Denim Book & The T-shirt Book.

Crazy Yamane

Supreme Corduroy Box Logo New Era Royal

2009-10-03T05:55:00.000-07:00

New goodies, Supreme Royal Corduroy Baseball cap.
Comes in Royal (blue), Red, Brown & Black.
Got this cap at Dover street market UK, cost me freaking 35 pounds!!.
The worst thing is its made in China!!. Overall i'm quite satisfy with the fit (7/5/8)
New era 59 Fifty.
Check it out....

KAWS x originalfake

2009-09-16T00:21:00.000-07:00

KAWS x OriginalFake

John Herbert Dilinger

2009-09-15T23:28:00.000-07:00

Am officially a fan of John. No words can describe this man.
Who is John Dilinger?.
Public Enemy No. 1
Profession = Bank Robbery

mastermind JAPAN X Bamford Watch Department

2009-09-15T23:24:00.000-07:00

Custom watch specialists Bamford & Sons worked up a special limited edition custom Rolex Submariner for cult Japanese fashion label mastermind Japan. The watch features a custom black body with white highlights and mastermind Japan detailing. It will only be made available through bidding war style, meaning the watch carries an open price for auction, which Sense Magazine will soon be holding.

Edwin collaboration with Tomy's Transfromers Jeans

2009-08-11T20:40:00.000-07:00

DEFEND or DESTROY

Days 70 Nudies SSDS selvage

2009-08-11T06:44:00.000-07:00

Nudie Jeans, Straight Sven Dry Selvage (SSDS)
Two mth plus into the six mth testing of my Nudie SSDS.
There's been noticeably more creases behind the knee area and a slight fading between the creases.
I haven't been wearing them often, twice a week the most. Gonna start wearing them hard and more after this. Not much changes to both the back pockets as you can see. Never liked sitting with my wallet placed at the back pockets and hence less fading. There's a slight fading between my arse area, must be from sitting to much and moving my arse around the chair.
Notice the coin pocket, I did and experiment placing a bottle cap inside the pocket since the day 1. Suprisingly it turns out pretty cool with the faded circle.
Moving on to the fly area, notice some fading there. Wonder what causes it?.
As for the bottom hem area, nothing much beside the string coming off. Slightly some creases but not as noticeable as the back of the knee.
Well thats all for now. Will be posting soon with my other pair of nudie so stay tuned and jeaned.

Minako Chiba(Hakone Open Air Museum)

2009-07-08T07:39:00.000-07:00

Minako Chiba

As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Hakone Open Air Museum Design Tshirts Store graniph is opening a special exhibition in the gallery shop (from 16 May). To commemorate this event, a number of the specially designed T-shirts from participating artists will be available in graniph stores!
＜Minako Chiba＞
Chiba Minako’s unique picture books have a strong following in Europe and are published in France and Spain. Winner of the Nissan Fairytale and Picture Book Grand Prix (Picture Book Section) (2006), Bologna International Picture Book Exhibition (2006).

http://www.minako-chiba.com

The Hakone Open-Air museum is located within the Fuji Hakone Izu National Park, the Open-Air Museum opened in 1969 and its one of the first open-air art museum in Japan. Over 100 masterpieces by world-renowned masters of modern and contemporary art including Rodin, Bourdelle, Miro, and Moore are on display, set against the stunnig natural backdrop of our 70,000m² grounds. In our indoor exhibit spaces ,we show a wide range of sculptures by masters such as Brancusi and Giacometti,as well as paintings by Renoir and others.

Nudie Wear & Tear Competition

2009-07-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

WEAR & TEAR HINTS
How to break them in
Get a Beautiful pair of worn-in jeans

Below you find some useful information on how to treat your jeans while you break them in and how to behave when the moment of truth has finally come - the wash. Good luck with your dry jeans. See you at the gallery!

THE BREAK IN
No pre-washed or pre-faded jeans in the world can compete with a pair of dry worn in jeans. The special features of the indigo dye make the jeans age in a unique and beautiful way, reflecting your everyday lifestyle. To break in a pair of dry, unwashed jeans you need to wear them for at least six months before you wash them.

Wear them as much as possible, preferably every day. The indigo will be worn off in places where you make natural creases. When you finally wash your well-worn jeans, the indigo will fade off and you will get contrasts in these places and the jeans will get fabulous. It's a hard job but someone's got to do it!

Sometimes you get spots that you wish to remove before the first wash. You can do this using a cloth and water. Keep in mind though that when rubbing the spot you also rub off the indigo. This will leave a spot where the spot used to be, so to say. Of course this is a part of the break in process, but it can be good to know.

If you need to get rid of smell, hang them outside in damp weather or put them in the freezer for a while. The longer you can keep them unwashed, the more beautiful they will get.

If you wash your jeans too soon there is too much indigo left on the surface of the fabric and it will just bleed all over the garment. This will give an even, dark colour without contrasts. The magic process is gone. You can still get abrasions and fading but not as visible and unique.
A QUESTION OF QUALITY
Obviously it's not only the time you wait until you wash your jeans that matters. It is also important to have a great dry denim fabric from the beginning. For the best result choose heavy dry denim, 13-14 oz or more; for example our dry selvage from Japan.Dry fabrics in lighter weights and stretch can also be worn in this way but won't get the same strong abrasions and the fabric is not as strong as the heavyweight denims.

MOMENT OF TRUTH
When the day for the first wash finally comes, remember the following: Turn the jeans inside out, or you might get strange unexpected creases from the machine. Use washing powder with little or no bleach and wash at 40-60° C. Higher temperature gives higher contrast. Stretch the inseam when the jeans are still damp. Let them dry hanging. Do not dry tumble.

If you prefer to keep the dark, dry look you can have them dry cleaned. This only removes the dirt but does not affect the indigo fading process as water is not added.

POST WASH
During your daily wearing the jeans stretch from the warmth of your body. When you wash them after six months they shrink all these stretched out inches from your wearing them + the normal shrinkage. Some people feel that they do not fit into the garment after wash. If you try on your jeans while they are still damp they will easily stretch and fit your body. Within a short while they are back to feel like your favourites again.

DRY CROCKING
The indigo colour in dry denim is not colourfast. All dry blue denim have a bleeding process called dry crocking. The indigo might transfer onto shoes and underwear. Do not sit in white sofas wearing brand new denim.

FINALLY
Wearing your Nudie Jeans for at least six months before you wash them is only valid for dry indigo coloured denim. Not black denim. Not prewashed denim.

R.I.P

2009-07-02T19:52:00.000-07:00

FELLATIO

2009-07-01T01:21:00.000-07:00

The arrival of gram

2009-06-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

N0: 25

Gram is a Stockholm based brand formed in april 2005.
Although not dedicated to only designing shoes, it was the
natural choice for a first collection.

Our shoes are not intended to steal the show or force you to
throw away your entire wardrobe. They are designed to blend
and enhance what you are wearing at any given moment.

Best Regards,
Alexis Holm & Anna Stenvi

CHECK out the Limited edition gram 385g
This 385g in collaboration with Swedish avantgarde label Skyward. This line is extremely limited and rare, with as little as 71 pairs ever produced worldwide.

Raw black denim thickly overprinted with Skyward's signature style graphics. This special print cracks and weathers with use to give each pair a personal look.

What type of person would get a pair of gram?.
Ans: A person with good taste
You know who you are, you lucky bastards. LOLz

Supreme

2009-06-28T09:47:00.000-07:00

Supreme MAGlite SICK!!!! SOLD OUT WORLDWIDE

Supreme foil skateboard deck with fluorescent printed logo

BAPEXCLUSIVE

2009-06-28T03:57:00.000-07:00

5-5-8 1F Minamiaoyama Minato-Ku Tokyo
Check out the BAPESTA
There are 19 BAPE stores in japan and 6 others around the world
New York
Los Angeles
Hong Kong
Taipei
Paris Bape Store DE COLETTE
UK Nowhere @ Dover Street Market

Billionaire Boys Club @ Harajuku

2009-06-28T00:08:00.000-07:00

WEALTH IS OF THE HEART AND MIND. NOT THE POCKET

BAPE @ Nagoya

2009-06-28T00:06:00.001-07:00

BAPE store @ Harajuku

2009-06-27T23:53:00.000-07:00

Tokyo

2009-06-26T09:25:00.000-07:00

Camera otaku nerds of Japan

Going somewhere? -----> TAS (Keihin Makuhari Station)

TAS, BAPE and BBC what more can u ask? Pity the fools!!

BAPE Goodies

2009-06-26T08:28:00.000-07:00

BAPE Teriyaki source shark mesh cap with gold threaded "BAPE" logo on the inside.
BAPE Canvas Black Belt with "APE" logo embossed on the metal buckle. Very limited quantities.

BAPE VS BBC

2009-06-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

Here are some goodies from the land of the rising sun.
Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) Red silk tie with a sexy waitress imprint.
BBC Limited ice cream keychain (grab it before its gone forever) I made a wise decision !!
Baby Milo cell phone charm with cleaning area at the ass (the only thing that ass is cleaning is nothing!!)

Oki-Ni

2009-06-21T03:39:00.002-07:00

The A to Z of denim

http://www.oki-ni.com/page/denimglossary

2009-06-21T03:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.oki-ni.com/page/denimglossary

Edwin Sen Selvage Skinny Cinch Back Jeans

2009-06-20T07:44:00.000-07:00

Edwin Sen Selvage Skinny Cinch Japan

Edwin's primary mission is to produce the jeans which fit all people who have dreams, make movements and build up new cultures.

Style: Sen Selvage Skinny Cinch

Color: Indigo - blue unwashed

Details:

- 11 oz Light Denim - new vintage selvage denim
- Selvage seam at the back pockets and the coin pocket
- Leather Patch
- Cinch Back
- Zip Fly
- 100% Japanese Denim
- Red Selvage - perfect workmanship
- "Quality never goes out of style"
- Made in Japan

NUDIE NUDIE

2009-06-20T07:18:00.000-07:00

This is Nudie

We love jeans, a passion we share with everyone who mourns a pair of worn out jeans as a close friend. Jeans share the same soul and attitude as music. The inspiration springs from the same dreams. As a true jeans brand we are not looking for the short-term trends. The inspiration is far from glamour and catwalks. The collection is tight, like a rock band, reflecting the feeling of everyday life.

Design goes beyond creating just a product that serves to fulfil a need or a function. The philosophy of Nudie jeans is to become part of your dreams. Jeans have a natural built-in dream and attitude.

Nudie will stay true to jeans and all about jeans.

Nudie is the ”naked truth about denim”. Denim has the ability to age beautifully – formed by its user into a second skin, naked and personal. The longer it lives the more character it gets. The indigo is a living colour that fades and gives the denim its character. The more you wear your jeans the more beautiful they get. Jeans are more than just a piece of clothing.