Three young guys in their twenties like working with their hands. They rented space in a historic factory in Hartford, bought up some vintage sewing machines and started manufacturing handmade jeans. They have been a success in the high end clothing markets where original hand work and sustainable techniques are prized. Hartford Denim jeans are found in Timberland stores and some other boutiques and stores, as well as online.
Very interesting. Is one of them named Levi by any chance? I'll bet these jeans are a bit pricey!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I've heard of another group of young guys doing something similar in Detroit. Glad handmade clothes are making a comeback.
ReplyDeleteHow unexpected. I wonder if they market to any of the boutiques in SRQ. More importantly, I wonder if they design women's jeans. So many questions...so early in the a.m.!
ReplyDeleteInteresting building. Like the ceiling!
ReplyDeleteThe enterprise of some people is amazing, so good that they've made such a success of it Jack.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantasic initiative! Hats off to them.
ReplyDeleteHats off indeed!! And a great enterprise as well, it certainly isn't a pretentious looking place! Some people are amazing with what they can accomplish with a meager start. Great post for the day, Jack!
ReplyDeleteI was so intrigued by these young entrepreneurs that I had to Google them and check it out. Very nice work. I especially like the little leather belt loop patch in the shape of the state of Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteI like the mood of such places!
ReplyDeleteAn excellent idea, we would need more of guys like these!
ReplyDeleteGives new meaning to "put the pedal to the metal!".
ReplyDeleteHard work sewing through denim but I admire their work!
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Interesting images, Jack, very interesting and almost unique!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos and how nice that you shared their talents with us.
ReplyDeleteSounds enterprising of them (and of you, to go there and take photos). I could do with some handmade jeans, made to fit properly!
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant. Jeans made in CT rather than somewhere in the Southern hemisphere...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure these guys haven't regretted starting up in this lucrative business .... Jeans just never seem to go out of fashion. I wonder how much a pair of Hartford Denim Jeans sell for?
ReplyDeleteBravo to the entrepreneurial spirit of these guys - very encouraging. Thanks for sharing this story Jack.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures and a wonderful post Jack.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking shop.
ReplyDeletethe vintage sewing machines are wonderful! I think my mom has one like that!
ReplyDeleteAmazing article!
Congrats!
Léia
There's a certain romance to reviving a building and an old (in this case, clothing) tradition.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant surprise to find out they are NOT made in China.
ReplyDeleteI wish them good luck and hope they will continue doing well with their company!
ReplyDeleteI love to hear about people who are doing things like this. So great in a time when almost everything is outsourced. Love these pictures!
ReplyDeleteVery popular these days, I know a few people who has done this in Sweden as well. Good luck to them.
ReplyDeletenice! i wish i was that creative...
ReplyDeletei dont wear much jeans, they never fit me and actually i dont really like them, which makes me kind of weird..