Garment House Mania is a denim factory brand in Japan. Aloha Rag has collaborated with them on a limited denim run as an introduction to the peopleinternationally. "A ‘GARMENT HOUSE’ is where clothing enthusiasts create items for fellow clothing enthusiasts by meticulously applying their knowledge and skill as craftsmen." The GHM for Aloha Rag is made in Japan and available in 3 styles and feature a slight boot cut across models.

More views of the Garment House Mania for Aloha Rag denim after the jump.

Its been some time since Levis offered the slim boot cut 507 model to the masses but that looks to have changed. Though some sites have mentioned its availability is limited only to the EU, the levisstore.com is showing it available now for US buyers as well. The 507 is available in 3 washes for 68$US. (via Denimology)

A.P.C. knows you need new tight jeans, yet also knows you don’t want to look like a tragic hipster. Thus, they bring you the Petit Standard, a new classic with a narrow leg, but not too narrow. Artist Jacques Floret is so taken that he rendered them in four-color ballpoint pen.

One True Saxon gets ready for the summer grilling rush with this raw denim apron. Available in an edition of 200, these are sure to sell out to the denim heads. (via aquire).

London’s  Telegraph published an intereesting editorial on the state of mens jeans calling out for a move away from the “drainpipe” look and for designers ot start considering the over-30 crowd. “Added to the woes of the average jean-seeker, brands such as Cheap Monday and American Apparel have pushed drainpipes, a cut that gives a spray-on look that requires an underfed frame, so it’s not one that many over the age of 30 need attempt.” Writer Charlie Porter (who is also Associate editor at GQ UK) sings the praises of Acne’s “The Gentleman’s Jean.”

Read the full story here.

DNR is reporting this week that Levi Strauss, the company synonymous with workwear denim and jeans is looking to leverage their brand to offer “complete lifestyle collections.” Leveraging the power of their classic American heritage, Levi plans to “garner a much larger percentage of sales from tops, accessories, footwear, outerwear and other categories. The strategy is aimed at jump-starting the company’s $4.27 billion in sales—which have been basically flat since 2003—and diversifying the company beyond its iconic bottoms businesses, which currently account for about 87 percent of total sales.” (photo via nyt)

Parisian label Surface 2 Air and Justice got together to work on a small capsule collection. The result is a a limited edition series of 3 jackets (150 pieces), and 2 jeans, conceived and designed by Justice for Surface To Air. With a very exclusive distribution, the line will be available beginning June at the following locations: Surface To Air Paris, Surface To Air Brazil, Colette, Barneys, Lane Crawford, Isetan, Le Bon Marché, Paris Texas, Asylum, Le Shop, Incu. Via Fashionwindows.

Have a look at all jackets and the denim after the jump.

Luxist turns us onto some serious use of metallic pigments. “If you’ve ever felt the need to spend $600 on a pair of jeans you are in luck. Dior designed these ‘radioactive’ men’s jeans that are made of 100% cotton, in a dark wash, with a shiny metallic finish. The five pocket cut and button fly appear pretty standard, as does the slightly tapered leg, so my guess is you are paying for the unique silver ‘radioactive’ look, unless they also repel spills…. “

I’m sure if they repel but they may cause some to step away in fear of contact.  Available online and in Dior boutiques for 600$US.

We just came across some very special product from Evisu. The Japanese denim company released a Zippo, Teddy Bears and a Helmet. All three pieces come of course covered in denim with lots of nice details. The helmet is a collaboration with Acejet and the lighter with Zippo.

All three are now available in several colorways at Ripe. Check out some more pictures after the jump.

Denimology reminded me on viewing that I have yet to mention my good friend Nick’s very favorite denim company. Real Real Genuine is a United Kingdom special. You see, they make a jean for a man looking for a premium regular and loose fit. Sure, they carry a skinny jean as well, but their straight and loose leg silhouettes that come in your choice of aged or raw are tops. And the added bonus of a tote to take away is fitting.