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February23rd

Levi’s x Original Fake 1944 Jeans

Posted in: We Recommend

We just got word that Levi’s and Original Fake are continuing their collaboration this year. Denim Geek reported last year that the legendary denim label were teaming up with KAWS and Co for a few select samples and this 2010 will see a joint project re-working the 501 1944 jean from the Levi’s Vintage Collection.

Like last year, the jeans feature KAWS’s Chomper teeth on the back pocket as well as details which are pulled straight from the 1940s. If you like the look of them, these jeans should be available soon from Original Fake and www.levi.com.
January7th

2 Pairs of Jeans You Need to Buy Now!

Posted in: Sales

OK, because of our recent lack of updates, we missed out on announcing some of the best sales which began between Christmas and New Year. Not to worry though! Most of those sales are still going and the reductions are getting better by the minute. Of course, most of you know that January is a great time to hunt for those bargains and hopefully grab that pair of jeans you’ve been staring at all year at a fraction of the price! We just wanted to let you guys know about these two amazing pairs of jeans currently selling for around half the RRP price. We’re surprised there are any left in the stores…

If you’re after a new pair of raws for little money, consider these Nudie Average Joe Dry Selvedge Jeans. The Japanese denim from which these are fashioned, is made from organic cotton and these jeans are cut straight with a fitted thigh. As recommended with all raw denim, these should be worn for a few months and then washed in cold or warm water. They’re currently on sale at My Wardrobe for a staggering £57.

The second pair of jeans that you must buy are these Levis Vintage 1901 Jeans from Oki-Ni. These jeans are an exact replica of the 501 jeans worn in 1901 by US oil prospectors. These loose fitting denims are constructed with 10oz selvedge denim and bear the original silver waist rivets designed to hold the eans up with braces. We believe that every real denim geek should own a pair of LVCs and although these aren’t the best of the bunch, you can pick them up now at Oki-Ni for £65.00. Act fast people!
July28th

Original Fake x Levi’s In The UK

Posted in: Collections

It’s a first! Come september, the Original Fake x Levis Collaboration will be available in the UK and Europe. Now in it’s fifth edition and never before released outside Japan, this exciting collaboration is bringing fits to London in extremely limited numbers. Denim Geek has been told that only 48 pairs of these 12oz indigo denim jeans will be available in the UK, with 24 pairs available from Selfridges and 24 pairs at Cinch London.

Two of the styles will be based on the vintage Levi’s 501 fit, with a third cargo jean using a silhouette from Original Fake’s mainline collection. The 501s will be iconic styles from 1947 and 1955 and will feature a customised zip fly. All three pieces will include Original Fake founder and legendary graffiti artists KAWS’ unique tooth design on the rear pockets and also on the selvedge, which should really set off the jeans when worn turned up. The cargo pants are offered in pure rigid denim but the dark wash on the 501s is inspired by KAWS’ own vintage Levis jeans.

This capsule collection will only be available in 7 stores in Europe with the two London stores the only places in the UK to grab a pair of these rather special jeans. We believe the prices will start at around £250.

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