Raw denim culture may exist in large part online: in forums, tumblrs, instagram feeds, webshops, and news sites like this one, but there’s still a lot to be said for meeting with the people who make and sell the stuff we love. This is our weekly post to tell you all about the happenings in the world of raw denim so you can go out and be a part of them.
If you’re hosting an event and would like it featured on an upcoming post, please let us know at [email protected].
North America
The Pop-up Flea
May 9-11, Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 11-7pm, Sunday 12-6pm Metropolitan Pavilion 123 W 18th St.; New York, NY
The short term show for long term goods is back in New York this weekend to show off its vendors’ spring and summer line ups. Over two dozen brands are coming out including Rogue Territory, Filson, Rancourt & Co., and Topo Designs. Come out for a good deal and to get to know your makers a little bit better. See more at their website.
Brandon Svarc with Naked & Famous Fade Gallery at Ps & Qs
Monday, May 12, 3-7pm Ps & Qs 820 South St.; Philadelphia, PA
Naked & Famous frontman Brandon Svarc will be visiting Ps & Qs in city of brotherly love to give his hour lecture on raw selvedge denim as well as present some of the top fades from the Naked & Famous collection. The lecture from 3-4 has limited seating, but the fade gallery will be open the rest of the evening.
Baldwin Denim Sample Sale
Guild Kansas City May 15-16, Thurs Noon-7pm, Fri Noon-9pm 1621 Locust St.; Kansas City, MO
Kansas City denim crew Baldwin are having a massive sample sale next Thursday and Friday. Massive enough to fill 20,000 square feet of The Guild’s event space. Expect major markdowns with everything–including denim–priced at 25 bucks or less.
Europe
Amsterdam Denim Days
Wednesday-Saturday, May 9-10 Zuiveringshal, Westergasfabriek; Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Denim Days continues this Friday and Saturday with the open street festival segments. Our Hurtin’ Albertan, Nick Coe, is currently on the scene. Check out their website for more info on the festivities.
As always, if you know of another event that we missed let us know in the comments section. And for events coming up in the future, shoot us an email at [email protected].