85% matchNudie Jeans
Scandinavian five-pocket specialist with repair-for-life ethos
What changes: Organic-cotton dry denim purism rather than craft wash recipes; narrower range
Brand profile
DENHAM the Jeanmaker
Amsterdam premium denim house founded by Jason Denham in 2008, known for craft washes, Japanese and Italian mill fabrics, and its scissor logo.
AmsterdamOrigin
UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about DENHAM the Jeanmaker
DENHAM the Jeanmaker is a premium denim label founded in Amsterdam in 2008 by English jeanmaker Jason Denham, who remains chief creative officer. It offers men's and women's jeans, outerwear, tops, accessories, kidswear, footwear and eyewear, built on wash recipes, fit engineering and fabrics from Japanese and Italian mills including Candiani. The scissor logo and the mantra "The Truth Is in the Details" anchor its heritage-craft identity, alongside construction-led ranges such as Helix. Chinese fashion group Trendy Group holds the majority stake, acquired from investment firm Amlon Capital in January 2019.
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Brand facts
- Founded
- 2008
- Origin
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Minimalist / Contemporary