UPDATE: When purchasing a pair of jeans, t-shirt or belt, you don't have to state your size yet. I will email you afterwards for size and address confirmation. And in case the size doesn't fit, you will be able to exchange for another size!
BENZAK DENIM DEVELOPERS
Benzak Denim Developers is an Amsterdam based denim brand, founded and solely run by Lennaert Nijgh, aka Benzak.
Out of the passion for jeans and inspired by the unique fading capabilities of denim, BDD was born. Rather than seasonal collections, BDD develops timeless pieces that can go anytime, anywhere.
By wear and wash the denim of your pair will develop its personal character. No single pair will be the same. Be the developer of your denim and become part of the world of Benzak.
The BDD range also contains leather products, mixed with the BDD signature denim, to create the best of both worlds. The leather used is vegetable tanned and evolves into a highly unique and personal product by wear, just like the denim.
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WHERE IS BDD NOW?
The last couple of years I have been working on the BDD brand in the form of individual projects: 1 item at the time, such as a pair of jeans or a leather wallet, to be released in limited quantities. During these years I have gained enough knowledge and experience to take the next big step: create a 'capsule' collection of various timeless garments and items of the highest quality that go seamlessly well together.
THE ORIGINAL 6 POCKET JEANS
Most jeans as we know feature 5 pockets: 2 on the back, 2 on the front and 1 extra at the facing of the right front pocket. This extra pocket, commonly known as the coin pocket, was used to carry small objects, such as coins, a watch or even nuggets of gold. The modern day cowboy often carries a bit more to that, thus BDD introduces a standard 6th pocket - a hidden pocket at the facing of the left front pocket, only noticable by the exposed selvedge at the top, just under the waistband. I simply call this:
‘The evolution of a classic.’
![the original 6 pocket jeans]( "the original 6 pocket jeans")
THE COLLECTION
![BDD Collection (Indiegogo)]( "BDD Collection (Indiegogo)")
FITTING
![BDD fitting]( "BDD fitting")
*I am 1.76 in height and wearing a 31 in jeans and M in t-shirts.
BDD-006 - DETAILS
Fabric:
*14.7 oz. selvage denim / 100% cotton.
*right hand twill.
*extra dipped dyed yarns for deep indigo colour.
*tight weaving construction for strong touch.
Specifications:
*slim fit top block.
*slim legs - slightly tapered.
*unwashed - sanforized.
*chambray pocketing.
*‘big 3 inspired’ coinpocket.
*hidden 6th pocket.
*hidden rivets at the back pockets.
*asymmetrical back pockets.
*3 button fly.
*3 different yarn colours.
*2 types of yarn thickness.
*2 types of stitch lengths.
*bull’s horns backpocket stitching.
*reversed debossed leather patch.
*extra lined backpockets.
*riveted for durability.
*beltloops stitched under waistband.
*clean lapseam at the inseams.
*union special 43200g chainstitched hems.
*made in okayama, japan.
![bdd-006 details]( "bdd-006 details")
BDD-710 - DETAILS
Fabric:
*14.7 oz. selvage.
*left hand twill.
*greencast colour.
*zimbabwe cotton.
Specifications:
*regular fit top block.
*tapered legs.
*unwashed - sanforized.
*chambray pocketing.
*‘big 3 inspired’ coinpocket.
*hidden 6th pocket.
*hidden rivets at the back pockets.
*asymmetrical back pockets.
*4 button fly.
*3 different yarn colours.
*2 types of yarn thickness.
*2 types of stitch lengths.
*bull’s horns backpocket stitching.
*reversed debossed leather patch.
*extra lined backpockets.
*riveted for durability.
*beltloops stitched under waistband.
*clean lapseam at the inseams.
*union special 43200g chainstitched hems.
*made in okayama, japan.
![bdd-710 details]( "bdd-710 details")
For more product info and pictures, please check out the collection book --> http://www.issuu.com/lennaertnijgh/docs/collection_book__1 You can download it as well!
WHAT DOES BDD NEEDS?
Over the past years I have invested a lot of time and money in the development and realisation of this collection. But now I need your help: by investing a small amount or pre-ordering one or more of the BDD products, I will be able to cover at least a part of the production costs and other expenses to get my goods available in stores.
The goal has been set on €4000 for now, but this will only cover a part of the total costs, so every euro will be more than helpful!
And this is not the final step: development of the BDD brand continues all the time in the form of new products and improvement of everything involved. I am a perfectionist and things can always be done better!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
![the perks]( "the perks")
UPDATE: added perk - BDD Wallet [prototype]
I added a prototype of the BDD wallet to the perks - only 2 available!
Sample price of euro 149!
![BDD Wallet [prototype]]( "BDD Wallet [prototype]")
OTHER WAYS YOU COULD HELP
If you like to see this become a success, you could also help out a lot by sharing it with your friends & family. I understand that my products are not for everyone, but maybe someone you know will be interested in pre-ordering one or more of the BDD products!
You can use Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or any other type of social media to let people know about BDD.
If you have a relevant blog, you can help out by posting about the new BDD collection. I gladly provide all the necessary info and pictures for an article.
BDD IN MEDIA
STYLESIGHT --> http://www.issuu.com/lennaertnijgh/docs/brand_watch_denim_f_w_13
RAWRDENIM.COM --> http://www.rawrdenim.com/2013/05/benzak-denim-developers-bdd-2013/
DENIMHUNTERS.COM --> http://www.denimhunters.com/brand/benzak-denim-developers
BDD-710 WEAR & WASH DEVELOPMENT
![BDD-710 wash & wear development]( "BDD-710 wash & wear development")
BDD-006 WORN 6 MONTHS / BEFORE WASH
HOW TO MEASURE
![how to measure]( "how to measure")
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME & PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!
-- Lennaert Nijgh
![BDD Wallet [prototype]](http://d2oadd98wnjs7n.cloudfront.net/medias/894836/pictures/full/20130626120059-_YM_0817.jpg?1372273266 "BDD Wallet [prototype]")
