Why? The Japanese appear to be the most obsessive in their devotion to creating and recreating things, be it denim or vintage workwear. Now admittedly that last sentence may not make much sense to most people, but let’s break it down a bit and see what it means.ĭenim from Japan is considered by most enthusiasts to be the most desirable.
Quite by chance really, as I wasn’t aware that I very much needed a new pair of special jeans until a friend pointed out to me that my life could be regarded as incomplete and unfulfilled without a pair of Japanese Iron Heart raw selvedge jeans in super-heavy-weight 21 oz denim. I recently had the opportunity to visit the new showroom of Rivet & Hide, a mainly internet retailer of rare and spectacular denim and other fine related articles. Which was a good vantage point into the odd ball world of high end denim. In recent years I’ve been wearing either Carhartt or Nudie jeans of various types, though last year I took the plunge and upgraded to a pair of more expensive Welsh jeans. And while I wouldn’t characterize myself as a denim nerd (we’ll hear more about these guys in a bit) I will profess a genuine interest in the topic and I do enjoy a really good pair of jeans. From the stonewashed jeans of the 80’s to the increasingly boringly styled and baggier jeans of middle-age, I’ve never been without a pair or two, even though other types of trousers have come and gone. Schwanen for sale here at Rivet & Hide.Being of the age I am, denim has always been a part of my life, in some form or another. Discover a great collection of garments from Merz b. T-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, underwear, socks and accessories - this brand literally has you covered.Įverything from Merz B is manufactured in a sustainable way using animal-friendly materials with experience and heart in equal measure. With a steadfast sense of purpose Merz B, as the brand is now affectionately known, launched its first collection under the Plotnickis in 2011 with a clear vision of reviving traditionally made knitwear for the modern day. Undaunted by the task of getting these vintage looms restored, the Plotnickis decided to recover the brand. Coated in dust, they had remained unused for decades.
They uncovered what can only be described as a museum of circular knitting machines dating from the 1920s to the 1960s. Peter and Gitta were determined to look deeper into this fascinating compass of domestic textile history. Only several years before had this unique business finally succumbed to the pressures of globalisation after a long period of diminishing orders. Schwanen”.Īfter some research the two designers discovered this to be a brand from the Swabian Alps dating back to the early 20th century that specialised in German-made tubular knit garments. The label still attached to this vintage Henley-style undershirt clearly read “Merz b. In 2009 husband and wife Peter and Gitta Plotnicki uncovered a beautiful old garment in a German flea market and their curiosity was immediately piqued. Schwanen is a brand with a backstory like no other.
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