Rogue Territory Custom Washes

Starting at $80.00 Rogue Territory Custom Jeans will do your very own unique custom wash treatment. If you want the perfect fit but don't want to go the raw denim route, Rogue Territory can offer what ever you want in the distressed department as well. Anything from light stone washes with no holes to heavy hand sanding that'll make your jeans look like they've gone through a war. Stop by the shop and get your very first pair of custom fit and custom distressed jeans today!

Interviewed for Wealth TV!

A month and a while ago Aaron Smallets from Wealth TV came and interviewed me. The piece they interviewed me for is called "The Best of Custom Menswear" Aaron was able to get a copy of the interview, so here it is!

Denim Accessories V.2-Sneakers

Coming Soon...

Think about canvas while you're waiting. I'll complete the image after the jump.

Big shout out to Denimhunt for posting about the shop on their blog!
Check it out:

http://denimhunt.typepad.com/denimhunt/denim_shoppe/index.html

A Break...

From Denim :)

One of my favorite graf artists

Check out more of his work:

banksy.co.uk

Denim Accessories V.1 - Boots

Ok, so a lot of you out there might be thinking to yourselves while you're reading this blog. "well, I know where to get the perfect jeans, but what do I wear with them once I have them?" Leave that to me. I have no problem throwing out some suggestions. So whenever i come across something I think looks great with denim I'll post it under "Denim Accessories". Now you know where to look.

First up: Boots - Redwing's
Everyone has to have at least one great looking pair of boots. For me, I like rugged looking work boots, but I'm not completely sold on super heavy duty boots, mainly because they have a heel, and I'm not too fond of heels on any of my shoes. So, personally speaking I found that I really have a thing for Redwing's that come with their patented crepe wedge sole. So here's some pics of a pair of boots I picked up while I was over in Japan.

Truth be told, Redwing Boots are say middle of the rung when you're focusing on quality of material and craftsmanship, but I do think they have a great and unique look to them. That being said, a pair of boots like these will last you a lifetime if you look after them.

Other Work Boots:

Lone Wolf: Mechanic

When it comes to heavy duty and high quality, a brand like Lone Wolf hits the mark. True, it is a difficult brand to purchase here in the states, but if you're ever in Japan you should check them out.

www.takeoff-clothing.com/shop/brand/20/1.html

White's Boots: Bullhide Lace Up Packer

White's Outdoor has roots from the White's Boot Company, which was founded in Virginia prior the Civil War. Recognizing a need to provide loggers of the Northwest with hand stitched, high quality work boots, White's moved westward to St. Maries, Idaho in 1902 and then to Spokane, Washington in 1915.

During it's over 100-year history, White's has maintained an unwavering focus on quality in the boots that it builds and the service that it provides.
Semi-Dress Boots:

whitesoutdoor.com

Semi-Dress Boots:

Red Wing Boots: 1914 The Gentleman Traveler Series

Red Wing 1911

The Red Wing Gentleman Traverler Series harkens back to a time when travel didn't include frequent flyer miles. Travel was difficult and often wrought with adversity but gentleman still needed to look smart and sophisticated along the way. Their shoes needed to navigate crushed gravel streets and then be polished and ready to impress. The Gentleman Traverler Series offers that required smart styling with Horween Leather

Rogue Territory Lookbook

[Pics to come]

So I've been working on compiling most of the work of done to date. I'm super excited about the way it's coming out! I know you're as excited as I am, so if you want to check it out please send me an email letting me know. When it's finished I'll send it on over as a pdf file.

karl@rogueterritory.com

New Logo

So I've been working on a bunch of new logo's for my jeans...this is what I've come up with thus far. The one circled in red is my favorite. Give me your feedback, love it, hate it whatever. thanks!

as promised...

New Projects

I've been busy these past few months, setting up shop, working on numerous projects for clients and having a blast doing it! With all this going on I have been able to find time to work on some jeans for myself. Here's a sneak peek at some of my work:



More pics to follow.

Rogue Territory's New Home

I am happy to announce that Rogue Territory has a new home on the internet. Get all of Rogue Territory updates, facts, stories, tid-bits, and more at:

rogueterritory.com

Newest addition to the shop!

The shop is coming together! The sign is up.


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Ad Concepts for Rogue Territory

a bit amateur, but we had fun making them.

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Rogue Territory in Details Magazine

Check it out!



Taken straight from page 144 in the March 2008 issue in Details Magazine. I typed it out word for word for y'all.
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Where to Buy Your New Favorite Pair: Rogue Territory

Nothing will turn you into a bespoke-denim snob faster than an afternoon spent trying on baggy-assed five-pockets in a claustrophobic fitting room. L.A.'s new Rogue Territory, a denim altelier inside American Rag's World Denim Bar in Hollywood, makes bespoke and made-to-measure jeans with a huge variety of fabrics (raw indigo, Cone Mills selvedge), cuts (five-pocket, relaxed), and hardware (rivets and buttons in copper and silver). Better yet, owner Karl Thoennessen can clone the pair you've worn to death after just three 45-minute visits - which is probably less time than it would take to find a worthy option at a boutique. Custom pairs from $495

to see a full pic copy and paste the link below in your browser:
http://i30.tinypic.com/1yk6sl.jpg

BTW Altelier...I didn't know what it meant, I had to wikipedia it. So, for all those who are in the same boat, Altelier is the French word for "workshop".

Quote from Wikipedia:
"Atelier is a French word literally translated as "workshop". In English, it is used to refer to an artist's working studio, typically a fashion studio for Haute couture. It can also be used as shorthand for the Atelier Method, a style of art instruction."

I bet you didn't expect the free lesson :)

A New Addition...

I am now the proud owner of 4 beautiful prints. The talented artist's name is Adam Styka. These prints have been in my family since I was little and are a true inspiration to me. And now as you can see, they are on the wall of my shop! If you want a closer look at these masterpieces copy the link below and paste it in your browser...or just come and visit me to see them in person:

http://www.stykafamilyart.com/adam_wild_west_03.html

A special thanks to Mom and Dad for sharing them with me.

New Pics Compliments of Adam Koniak

Adam was nice enough to take time out of his busy schedule to take some great pics of me while I was at work. Thanks again Adam for all your help!

Don't wash the jeans!

I know I know it's sounds weird, but it's true! Your jeans don't need to be washed like you wash your underwear, socks, shirts etc. Believe it or not jeans look better with age and wear. So let's break it down...

There are two types of premium denim out there:


There's the "treated" denim which covers all those jeans that have been washed and faded and all those other crazy things that are done to jeans to break them down.
Then, there's raw denim; which is untreated and kept beautiful and untainted in its natural form.


There are a few reasons why you shouldn't (don't need to) wash your jeans.
1. *Most Important* the indigo will fade much quicker. Jeans bleed naturally, the more you wear your jeans the more the indigo will fade in the areas that get worked the hardest. If you wash your jeans that natural process is ruined and you won't be able to salvage them.
2. Raw denim is usually rigid and is coated with a resin that helps keep the indigo from bleeding. If washed that resin melts which may cause the jeans to bleed more easily.
3. Denim is a tightly woven material which loosens up after each wear. When you wash your jeans the structure of the jean is changed.

That being said, treated denim can be washed more frequently than raw denim. Seeing as that treated jeans have already gone through prewashes and wearing stages.

Raw denim on the other hand should be worn often and washed only after 3-4 months of wear if you can hold out go 6 months before you wash them. When you're washing your jeans you should only wash them in cold water with minimal detergent, and HANG DRY them NEVER put them in the dryer.

Of course you can also dry clean your jeans.

there is one exception when it comes to getting your denim wet. If you buy a pair of raw denim jeans you can always where them in the bathtub or place them in the bathtub in cold or luke warm water. This is process is known as "shrink to fit." This is your the only time it is ok for your jeans to be in contact with water right after purchasing them :)
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Final note:

Always make sure you're wearing your jeans a hell of a lot more then you're washing them. Treat your jeans like they are a part of your body, when worn and cared for effectively they become a story book. Each owner wears their jeans differently so each pair of jeans tells a different story. That's what makes denim so exciting.

The Shop Is Open!

The new shop is open. Come on in and visit me. I'm in the back right corner of the World Denim Bar at American Rag on the corner of La Brea and 2nd in Hollywood.

here's a few pics of me working at the shop: