Tag Archives: blue jeans

DENIM REVIVAL March 1st at AMERICANA Classic Vintage

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Gina

At this Denim Revival, we will have the film premier of High Cotton, which is a short documentary made by Gina Holdar and Linnea Andersson-Roden, about Mount Vernon Mills denim factory in Trion, Georgia. The factory is not only one of America’s oldest cotton mills, but also one the country’s largest producers of denim… Continue reading →

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Denim Revival Hosted by AMERICANA

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Gina

JOIN the Denim Revival Group by going to http://www.facebook.com/groups/denim.revival/ Dear Friends, Since our arrival a short time ago to Sweden, we’ve had the fortunate opportunity to meet many of you who have a passion for denim. We have learned a lot … Continue reading →

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Vintage Inspiration for Today’s Jeans Trends

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Gina

In the ’70s, it was bell bottoms. In the ’80s, it was tight designer jeans. In the ’90s, you went from distressed grungy to dressy denim. Then, in the 2000s came the skinny-jean revolution. And throughout these decades… Continue reading →

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Top 10 List – Classic American Vintage Clothing

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Gina

It’s a hard thing to decide on, but AMERICANA has put together for you a Top 10 List of items that anyone should have who wears vintage clothing, loves American vintage or is inspired by classic American style. They are… 1. … Continue reading →

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Blue Gold: American Jeans

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Gina

If you love denim, vintage, jeans, America, or all of the above, you must see this film. To be released in early 2011. You can learn more here.

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Blue Jeans Discovered in 17th Century Paintings

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Gina

Although many believe Levi Strauss to be the inventor of blue jeans, the word originally came from the French phrase “blue de Genes” or the blue of Genoa.  Since the Renaissance, Genoese sailors wore trousers made from denim, which eventually … Continue reading →

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