Albam Slim Leg Jean: 4 months in

Below are a pair of Albam Slim Leg Jeans that I've been wearing a good 4 days a week (give or take a few) for the past 4 months. The fading and wear line process has been a slow gradual process, with faint lines and fading now apparent in the crotch area, along with more defined lines behind the knee. However, the sign of a quality pair of jeans lies in how well they age, and they've lost the uncomfortable rigidity that is part and parcel with raw denim, making everyday wear an altogether enjoyable affair. The pair below have also yet to go for a swim, so will be interesting to see how they fare after that.

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Three Things: Wallpaper, Norse Projects, Hermès

Today's Three Things feature a rehearsal video from Wallpaper, Norse Project's new denim range, and a youth targeted viral from Hermès.

WALLPAPER'S INDIAN SUMMER DESERT SESSION

Watch as Indie funk duo Wallpaper take feelgood and place it on a pre-medicated dose of steroids. Their drive through the barren Nevada desert is an enviable location for a rehearsal studio, and their nostalgia laden track 'Indian Summer' - with its infectious carefree nature harking 'best of summer' memories -  plays the perfect accompaniment.

NORSE PROJECTS WHITE SELVEDGE

With an appreciation for the uncluttered aesthetic, Danish brand Norse Projects makes its first foray into denim with trademark Scandinavian clarity. Constructed with 13.5oz white selvedge denim produced exclusively for the company at their European factory and a Norse Projects pin for understated adornment, the range encompasses three fits: Regular Straight, Slim Straight, and Tapered.

Image Source: http://www.norsestore.com/

HERMÈS FINGERBOARD VIRAL

Just when you thought you had earmarked fingerboards as a crazy childhood fad, French high fashion house Hermès revives the 90's playground toy to showcase their collections in an uncharacteristic tongue-in-cheek light. As the words 'Hermès' and 'Viral' in the same sentence represent a somewhat alien affair, the brand will have to wait on bated breath to see if the video resonates well with its younger target audience.

http://www.myspace.com/wallpaper
http://www.norseprojects.com/
http://www.hermes.com/

Three Things: Idiot Glee, Backyard Bill, Roy Slaper

Today's three things for your viewing pleasure come in the form of Idiot Glee's spine-tingling vocals, the work of Backyard Bill, and master of his craft Roy Slaper.

IDIOT GLEE - AIN'T NO SUNSHINE (BILL WITHERS)
Kentucky native James Friley's (otherwise known as Idiot Glee) haunting vocals deliver a new dimension of angst, whilst conjuring up images of smalltown USA, in this cover of Bill Withers' legendary tale of heartbreak and love lost. Make sure you pen down October 4th, the day of his debut release 'All Packed Up' on Moshi Moshi records.

BACKYARD BILL

A site mercifully at the whim of the personal style of it's subjects, Bill photographs a selection of eclectic individuals wearing outfits that they feel most comfortable in, and in turn presents a set of pure visuals defined by the people themselves. The photo below, that belongs to a set of photos that embody the notions of freedom, is taken from his latest work with Happy Socks.

Image Source: Backyard Bill

ROY SLAPER

One to whet the whistle's of any denim enthusiasts out there, this video enters the studio of artisan and aficionado Roy Slaper as he labouriously undertakes the painstakingly intricate production process of a pair of handcrafted denim jeans. Ensuring that each pair is custom made to individual specifications, it's no wonder that Roy has no problems with disgruntled customers breaking down his door to seek their money back.

http://www.myspace.com/idiotglee
http://www.backyardbill.com/
http://www.roydenim.com/