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Go East Young Man
About a month ago, Mike Hodis just completed his tour of Japan’s most important denim destination: Okayama (AKA denim heaven). This indigo mecca led our good propreitor to the venerable mills Kuroki and Nihon Menpu, makers of legendary fabrics. When people extoll the merits of Japanese denim it is of these mills–and a pinchful of [...]
Continue reading...Stepping Back In Time
July 21, 2010
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There is an encouraging new artisan movement in Los Angeles where local products are made the old-fashioned way using the best and most authentic ingredients. Many of the craftsmen in this movement have been drawn together as a result of the common thread they share. One particular artisan, the boot maker – Julian. He is [...]
Continue reading...The Hardest Working Jean Maker in America
July 14, 2010
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The YouTube video below features Rising Sun’s own Mike Hodis, as an entry in Mitchum’s contest to find the “Hardest Working Person in America”. Click play to watch as Mike talks about Rising Sun’s story.
Continue reading...For Japan, With Love
March 7, 2010
We have been swamped with production for stores carrying Rising Sun in Japan where we are now more popular than ever. Here we have pictures showing the fruits of our labor. The details-focused Blacksmith jean took up the lion’s share of our time. Working with antique sewing machines require care, finesse, and lots of patience. [...]
Continue reading...Inspiration 2010
February 24, 2010
There is a perfectly good reason for why our blog has not been updated in some time. In preparing for Rin Tanaka’s Inspiration show our good propreitor Mike Hodis reminded us how madly dedicated he is to his work at Rising Sun. Running for days with barely any sleep and lots of RS coffee Mike [...]
Continue reading...The Last Time They Did This Was in the 1800s
February 9, 2010
Rising Sun has been collaborating with Deadgrass to bring you the most true-to-period, well-crafted 1800′s duck and denim garments. The first time we are previewing select pieces from the Deadgrass Manufactured by Rising Sun line will be at this week’s Inspiration show, the newly crafted and vintage clothing show organized by Rin Tanaka (My Freedamn!). [...]
Continue reading...The Pilot is Up
November 2, 2009
If you have been following our humble blog then you know that Rising Sun is featured in the pilot of "Put This On," a fun and lighthearted web video series about dressing like a grownup. This first episode is now available online. Jesse Thorn and Adam Lisagor did a fantastic job so be sure to also check out their future shows.
Continue reading...Land of the Rising Sun
October 23, 2009
Our tireless proprietor, Mike Hodis, has just returned from Japan. He spent his time there making sure all our delivered goods are perfect in the stores, absorbing the local culture, working with master retailers, and contemplating denim with others who immerse themselves in the subject. It is our philosophy that just producing and delivering a [...]
Continue reading...IP Hyde
October 21, 2009
These striking scissors we employ for the cutting of pattern paper and other light use. The brass handles are comfortable and balanced for extended use. They come to us by way of the old American, high quality blades and cutting tools maker Hyde. Its founder, Issac P. Hyde, started producing in the 1870′s under the [...]
Continue reading...Striking Yukon Gold
October 17, 2009
The Rising Sun Yukon jeans is often regarded as the most period-correct jeans we offer. Whereas the Blacksimth jeans exemplifies the beauty of the single needle
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July 23, 2010
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