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mandag 31. mai 2010
søndag 30. mai 2010
Nerds?
Vi som jobber med HC er nerder.
Denim nerds,music nerds, teknologi nerds , film nerds. Derfor føles det ikke galt å dele vårt nerdete univers på denne bloggen. Å hva er mer nerdete enn et Retro Arcade Cabinet for din ipad? Mulig ingenting. Simen på HC teamet vil sikkert ha noen meninger om en pro Apple holdning her på bloggen, men heller ikke han kan nekte for at dette er en fet oppfinnelse. Kan kjøpes på: http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/iCade.shtml
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper har spilt i noen av de beste filmene ever made. Easy Rider, True Romance, Rebel Without a Cause og Apocalypse Now for å nevne noen. Vi minner en av tidenes skuespillere, når han igår 29.05.10 døde 74 år gammel. Give our regards to James Dean, Dennis.
Lets Ride
Helt rått bilde av en kar på sykkel. Fargene, bakgrunnen, duden, og sykkelen er fet som f.
Amerikansk millitær sykkel fra 1950. Skinn vesker på sidene. Kan det bli bedre?
lørdag 29. mai 2010
Brown Leather CT , Converse
Hvor fete er ikke disse ? Chucks i brunt skinn, to die for! Smal såle , kan kjøpes via de amerikanske sidene til Converse. Ahhhhh.
fredag 28. mai 2010
The History of Denim
Denim at its most basic is a simple cotton fabric – but it’s created one of the most enduring and beloved fashion items in recent history – jeans. Denim inspires debate and passion amongst designers and fashion lovers, and there is equal passion in the debate around its beginnings.
The first use of denim as a cotton material dates as far back as the 17th century, when it appeared in upholstery, work pants and awnings, ship’s sails and cowboy jeans – the fabric of hardworking, honest labour. The origin of its name is widely believed to be an Anglicism of the French for ’serge de Nimes’ – the serge fabric, made in Nimes, France.
By the 18th century, denim cloth was made only of cotton and was used to make strong and durable men’s clothing – valued for the way it lasted repeat washing. The famous Levi Strauss Company was created in 1873, with a patented denim jeans process featuring the famous Levi metal rivets. Levi had noticed that miners in the San Francisco gold rush needed strong and sturdy work pants, and he worked with his partner Jacob Davis to produce their patented designs of ‘waist overalls’ with copper rivets, in the famous blue denim, and also duck – which was a thick material which fell out of decline in favour of denim, as it was said to feel like ‘wearing a tent!’. These overalls proved to be a great success – and Levi and Jacob moved into producing jackets and outwear, as well as muslin shirts. When Levi Strauss died in 1902, he passed the successful business to his nephews.
Over time, demand outstripped supply and the Strauss’ needed to find a new denim mill, as competition from the South was causing their New England supplier to struggle. By 1915 it was buying most of its denim from North Carolina and by the 1920s Levi’s waist overalls were leading the mens’ work pants market in America. This only increased further in the 1930s, when the era of Hollywood westerns arrived, and Levi jeans became a high status fashion item, associated with the freedom and individualism of cowboys and the glamorous actors that played them. Heavy advertising spread their popularity across America and overseas.
In the Second World War, American GIs were known to take their favourite jeans overseas for action, to keep them safe! After the war, Denim pants became increasingly associated with leisure activities of American people. Zippers began to be used in the 50s, and jeans became associated with teenage rebellion – being featured in films of the time, and banned from many schools and colleges. During this same decade, the company began to export its products worldwide as word spread. This new youth market was reflected in the name ‘jean’ being formally adopted by Levi’s in the 60s, as jeans flooded Europe and Asian markets, and became a symbol of youth, ideas, individuality and leisure.
By the 70s, flares and bell-bottom jeans were king, with heavy advertising and marketing continuing to increase the market. Decorated jeans became an early craze in 70s America, making jeans the canvas material for expressing personality. In the 80s, bleached, ripped, skin tight and faded jeans came into fashion – and the designer jean was born – nowadays the world’s biggest celebrities all wear jeans, and this staple item is featured in innovative new ways in every catwalk collection, whether it be faded boyfriend jeans for dress-down day casual, or high glamour designer skinny fit jeans with a tuxedo jacket and slinky top and heels for the night time. Over the years we’ve seen a wealth of denim jeans designers and manufacturers create entire ranges of clothing based on the famous material – with all shapes, finishes, embellishments and colours imaginable. In fact it seems as though jeans will never go out of fashion, being as versatile as they are for both day and night wardrobes and with new fits being key looks for each season.
A huge range of small boutiques are producing exciting new jeans ranges – often focusing on either urban, sports, traditional or glamorous looks for both men and women. Some of the most exciting new brands are coming out of Asia, such as One Green Elephant – a Japanese company which produces fashion-forward and cutting edge jeans using a variety of new and experimental techniques. Their range features key styling attributes such as organic cotton, distressed finishes, twisted seams, reverse stitching and contrast hemming – with jeans produced in all fits from relaxed to stretch and a range of rinses and finishes. The look is very much about cutting-edge, urban living with an emphasis on youthfulness, creativity and urban nightlife.
It will be fascinating to see where these cultural emblems go next – only one thing seems certain, and that is that jeans will continue to inspire design innovation and fashion – and will never go out of fashion.
The first use of denim as a cotton material dates as far back as the 17th century, when it appeared in upholstery, work pants and awnings, ship’s sails and cowboy jeans – the fabric of hardworking, honest labour. The origin of its name is widely believed to be an Anglicism of the French for ’serge de Nimes’ – the serge fabric, made in Nimes, France.
By the 18th century, denim cloth was made only of cotton and was used to make strong and durable men’s clothing – valued for the way it lasted repeat washing. The famous Levi Strauss Company was created in 1873, with a patented denim jeans process featuring the famous Levi metal rivets. Levi had noticed that miners in the San Francisco gold rush needed strong and sturdy work pants, and he worked with his partner Jacob Davis to produce their patented designs of ‘waist overalls’ with copper rivets, in the famous blue denim, and also duck – which was a thick material which fell out of decline in favour of denim, as it was said to feel like ‘wearing a tent!’. These overalls proved to be a great success – and Levi and Jacob moved into producing jackets and outwear, as well as muslin shirts. When Levi Strauss died in 1902, he passed the successful business to his nephews.
Over time, demand outstripped supply and the Strauss’ needed to find a new denim mill, as competition from the South was causing their New England supplier to struggle. By 1915 it was buying most of its denim from North Carolina and by the 1920s Levi’s waist overalls were leading the mens’ work pants market in America. This only increased further in the 1930s, when the era of Hollywood westerns arrived, and Levi jeans became a high status fashion item, associated with the freedom and individualism of cowboys and the glamorous actors that played them. Heavy advertising spread their popularity across America and overseas.
In the Second World War, American GIs were known to take their favourite jeans overseas for action, to keep them safe! After the war, Denim pants became increasingly associated with leisure activities of American people. Zippers began to be used in the 50s, and jeans became associated with teenage rebellion – being featured in films of the time, and banned from many schools and colleges. During this same decade, the company began to export its products worldwide as word spread. This new youth market was reflected in the name ‘jean’ being formally adopted by Levi’s in the 60s, as jeans flooded Europe and Asian markets, and became a symbol of youth, ideas, individuality and leisure.
By the 70s, flares and bell-bottom jeans were king, with heavy advertising and marketing continuing to increase the market. Decorated jeans became an early craze in 70s America, making jeans the canvas material for expressing personality. In the 80s, bleached, ripped, skin tight and faded jeans came into fashion – and the designer jean was born – nowadays the world’s biggest celebrities all wear jeans, and this staple item is featured in innovative new ways in every catwalk collection, whether it be faded boyfriend jeans for dress-down day casual, or high glamour designer skinny fit jeans with a tuxedo jacket and slinky top and heels for the night time. Over the years we’ve seen a wealth of denim jeans designers and manufacturers create entire ranges of clothing based on the famous material – with all shapes, finishes, embellishments and colours imaginable. In fact it seems as though jeans will never go out of fashion, being as versatile as they are for both day and night wardrobes and with new fits being key looks for each season.
A huge range of small boutiques are producing exciting new jeans ranges – often focusing on either urban, sports, traditional or glamorous looks for both men and women. Some of the most exciting new brands are coming out of Asia, such as One Green Elephant – a Japanese company which produces fashion-forward and cutting edge jeans using a variety of new and experimental techniques. Their range features key styling attributes such as organic cotton, distressed finishes, twisted seams, reverse stitching and contrast hemming – with jeans produced in all fits from relaxed to stretch and a range of rinses and finishes. The look is very much about cutting-edge, urban living with an emphasis on youthfulness, creativity and urban nightlife.
It will be fascinating to see where these cultural emblems go next – only one thing seems certain, and that is that jeans will continue to inspire design innovation and fashion – and will never go out of fashion.
torsdag 27. mai 2010
Farm Tactics - Field Backpack
onsdag 26. mai 2010
Vintage Prints
Vi kjører hardt på vintage prints fremover og håper alle vil sette pris på de sykt fete printene vi får i butikk fremover.Printet over er fra Høstens kolleksjon som kommer ut fom august 2010.Har du forslag til noen print vi burde lage ? Let us know.
Ville det ikke vært uber nice hvis vi lagde nettopp ditt print til neste kolleksjon ?
Good times !
Gold Origin Jeans fra HC
Fet HC bukse som er ute i butikkene nå. Vasken på denne buksen er knall , fresh vår og sommer bukse.Vintage Oil and Petrol Cans
Selv om benisn ikke er politisk korrekt om dagen, så begynner objekter som på bildet å få en stor affeskjonsverdi, vi kom over en nettside der du kan kjøpe gamle bensin pumper og kanner.Hvis du er keen på en eller flere er denne nettsiden verdt å sjekke ut : https://www.automobiliaplanet.com/shop/vintage-oil-petrol-cans?page=1
Texas Denim Shirt from HC
Texas Denim Shirt fra HC , ute i butikkene fom høsten.We like , hope u like . Rugged as a monster trucker!
Claudia Shiffer
I 1991 promoterte Claudia Shiffer Henry Choice på bilboards rundt omkring i landet.Jo mer vi graver i gamlet rot , jo mer innlysende er det at vi sitter på en gullgruve.
Let`s go mining !
Blue Gold - American Jeans
En dokumentar om ekte amerikansk denim.
Kjøp og salg av vintage og universet rundt fenomenet American denim.
U like Denim yes ?
tirsdag 25. mai 2010
Braded Belt From HC
Det kommer en rekke belter fra Henry Choice f.o.m høsten.Dette er en av våre favoritter , Braded Belt, butikklevering august.
Cover til din Iphone?
Da behøver du ikke lete lengre.
Miniot har cover til iPhone i ekte tre. Ulike nyanser fra lyst til mørkt tre. Nice stuff. Greetings from Henry Choice.
There Will Be Blood
Dette er en helt rå film som må oppleves.
Har du ikke sett den, bør du holde av neste lørdag slik at du får en film opplevelsene av rang.
Rå scenografi,realisme,handling og skuespill i ypperste klasse. Og sist men ikke minst, filmen er en designers våte drøm. For de som liker rugged stuff that is. Enjoy.
Grand Wagon.
Som navnet tilsier. Grand Wagon. And grand it is. Sto i midt i Oslo i "mint condition" A sight!
mandag 24. mai 2010
Chuck Taylor All Star, Slim
Nye Chuck Taylor All Star Slim , smal såle , sleek look! 50$ fra Statene.We love !
From back in the day
Ser man seg litt tilbake, finnes det kvaliteter der man aldri trodde eksisterte.
Vi mimmrer.
Herrekompaniet og fult HC fokus.
søndag 23. mai 2010
Tag It !
Henry Choice Tag it!Konkuranse: Hc Baseball Jacket .Etter gode tilbakemeldinger på denne jakken,ønsker vi å gi bort 3 jakker til tre personer som tagger dette bildet. Tag bildet og få denne jakken før alle andre!Vi sender jakken til deg. No cost
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Tivoli & Jeans
Det er en link mellom Tivoli og Jeans som jeg ikke klarer å sette fingeren på.
Merkelig og forunderlig.
A Tailors Tail
Suprise by HC
Det er riktig , bildet viser 3 modeller fra 20 års feiringentil Voice. Alle plaggene er fra Henry Choice.
Suprised?
Det er godt at det finnes arenaer der moten kommer til syne. Alle plaggene var å finne i BoE kjeden , men satt sammen på en overlegen måte.
Proofs to show, med et godt øye , kan selv det hverdagslige bli spennende.
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