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OK,..normally, when its extremely HOT, and we're in the dreaded dog days of summer, you will see me touting the virtues of Seersucker, Linen and even the ever elusive summer weight wool. However,..for the most informal of occasions ,.the natural, go-to, fiber of choice is clearly a lighter weight denim ( anything less then 12 ounces or less) ,.and depending on the particular weave and construction of the fabric,.a well made lightweight can be as comfortable as most linen you

#denimfashionfrontier This particular nonfiction book,..denim. - Fashion Frontier by Emma McClendon is,.outside of my couple of Ralph Lauren books one of my favorites, ven if she gets things wrong about the old denim US Navy uniforms,.Lol its a wonderful and entertaining read that shows #denim is more than just basic workwear. "Denim: Fashion's Frontier" is an acclaimed fashion history book written by fashion historian and curator Emma McClendon. Published by Yale University

Everyone loves what the various #Japanesedenim manufacturers have done with teh classic American staples #Denim. However,.im pretty curious as to how a fully forward looking American design asthetic can interact with sustainability ( the up cycling part) and create a new visual flair for newly produced Selvedge denim produced right here in its country of development,.( note i didnt say country of origin)! Sample/ example of my #upcycled Selvedge Denim Jeans Thats on purpose,

The First of 4 prototypes are complete,.and ready for their close ups. #handmade and sized for your average macbook air or Chromebook sized laptop. Or anything you want to tote around in said #totebag,..LoL! The initial price will be between $50 and $100 per example. Some will be just the plain #Denim ,.while others will have designs and other features. ,.HOWEVER,.as i'm able to reproduce them in NUMBERS and add various unique, designs & features to them, they'll actually ge