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In addition to new washes, we’ve simplified the denim design process for you. The first step, choosing the fabric, will now include several different washes and distressing options combined with your fabric choice. You’ll also be able to see an entire jean in your fabric and wash selection, giving you a better idea of how your finished jeans will look throughout the design process. And, based partially on popular demand, we’ve now added the choice between gold or charcoal as your thread color to give you more customization options.

And listen up men: we’re really excited to add raw denim to the fabric options list for men. Raw denim means the fabric was not washed after production. This leaves the fabric very rigid and dark. Since there is no pre-wear on raw jeans, over time the denim will wear and become personal to you and your lifestyle. Many of our male customers have been requesting a raw option, and we think you’ll love our new raw denim.

So take a peek at the new washes and make sure to check back soon to design your own pair of indiCustom jeans in our brand new washes!

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You’ve probably noticed that the URL above has changed to indiCustom.com, which is our new home. You may also know that we sold shirts at indiTailored.com. Now indiDenim and indiTailored have merged into indiCustom, allowing you to shop custom jeans and shirts under the same domain.

So why did we make this change? As a premium retailer of custom products, we are expanding our offerings (ladies, get excited). While indi’s core products, our men’s shirts and custom jeans, still remain the same (your past orders, the shopping experience, etc.), soon we will offer a wider variety of products to choose from. You’ll be able to build upon your custom patterns and experience with us to shop more custom products that fit your body perfectly.

Welcome to the new indi!

posted by: evan on November 16, 2010 at 1:10 pm
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While we offer a wide variety of finishing treatments, we’ve really upped our game this season, developing several signature washes in a range of tones that we know you’ll love. After months and months of development (and a little more to go) we’re proud to introduce our new premium washes that will perfectly compliment your Fall wardrobe. And with more distressing and fading then ever before, you’ll also be sure to be at the front of the style line in our new washes.

A key difference that you’ll see is that we’ve married our fabrics with the finishing treatment themselves, bringing out the integrity of our fabrics with select washing techniques. We’re still choosing the cream of the crop for you, so get excited. Trust us, you’re going to love them. Now it’s your turn to take a look. Enjoy!

posted by: evan on October 4, 2010 at 3:37 pm
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A new season also means a fresh start. What better way to kick Fall off right than reinvigorating your health and looking slim in your custom jeans at the same time?

That’s why indiDenim has teamed up with Bally Total Fitness® to bring our customers a fantastic deal: $0 enrollment fee at Bally Total Fitness® until this Thursday, September 23rd, plus one-time $29 card fee and first and last monthly payments due at joining.

With the latest in cardio and resistance training equipment, high-energy Group Exercise classes, and locations nationwide, Bally Total Fitness® is a great and affordable way to get fit this Fall. Click on the banner below to find a location near you and get fit this Fall with Bally. 

We hope you enjoy the savings! 

posted by: evan on September 21, 2010 at 11:44 am
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Drum roll please…

The lucky winner is…Tabitha T Council! Congratulations Tabitha! You won a FREE pair of custom jeans from indiDenim! We just love our free jean Fridays…

While Facebook and Twitter reigned supreme on the sharing front, we saw an increase in sharing on Stumble Upon, Google, YMail and Gmail. We love seeing some of the same determined entrants in addition to an influx of new designers looking for their perfect pair of free custom jeans.

To all of our participants- thank you for entering! Remember, we’re giving away a pair of free jeans EVERY month, so keep entering! We’ve already started getting entries for July, so start designing your custom jeans to get your new pair!

Congratulations again to Tabitha!

posted by: evan on July 2, 2010 at 11:41 am
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Upon first walking into the studio, indiDenim jeans and raw materials were showcased throughout the space, allowing attendees to see a variety of pocket styles, sizes, and finishing treatments and feel the different fabrics they could use to design their own custom jeans. 440 Brannan also displayed unique apparel from local designers that attendees could buy. Similar to indiDenim’s raw materials display, sewing machines, cutting tables and fabrics used by designers in the same space were visible throughout the room to establish a hip and creative environment.

As a part of 440 Brannan’s “Wear Something Rare” mentality, indiDenim was proud to be the newest addition to this unique SoMa design studio.

An hour into our launch event, indi attracted a lively crowd of trendy young professionals primarily from the fashion and technology industries, providing both a high-tech shopping experience (with laptops all around to browse our site and order online) and premium custom denim. Among the attendees were noted fashion bloggers and writers including contributing writer Kirsten Owens from Denim Debutante and Nerissa Pacio from the SF Chronicle.

Attendees also enjoyed some amazing perks, savoring complimentary custom cocktails, a raffle for free jeans and 30% discount. For some, that was reason enough to show up…

As for launching our new service, we couldn’t be happier with the diverse and fun crowd of women we had for our first indi By Appointment customers. At an appointment, one simply tried on a pair of indiDenim jeans, discussed fit and style changes to the jean with an indiStylist, and placed their orders online. In addition to helping get the perfect fit, our indiStylists also guided customers through the design process, suggesting cuts and styles that best matched the customer’s body type. indiStylists helped customers design a perfectly-fitting, ultra-personalized jean and provided an online visual of the jean using our Jean Builder, allowing each designer to see their jean morph during each step of customization.

Seeing the excitement of our attendees with appointments, some women even buying two pairs of jeans that night, was definitely a highlight of the evening.

To see more photos from the event, check out our Facebook album.

Interested in booking your appointment? Great! We’re opening up dates for June very soon. We’re also proud to announce we are now offering Men’s fitting appointments! Contact us or check back at our appointment page for when June time slots become available.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and looking forward to many more fittings to come!

posted by: evan on May 19, 2010 at 11:13 am
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What is indi By Appointment?
indi By Appointment is an in-person, one-on-one service with an indiStylist where you can customize your own jeans. With indiDenim’s Fit Technology, you’ll get the best fitting jeans you’ve always dreamed about! 

At a fitting, you’ll simply try on a pair of indiDenim jeans that you like, tell your stylist what you want customized about the jeans, and we’ll place your custom order.  Unlike shopping at a retail store that has limited sizes and style options, you can customize any feature of indiDenim jeans to create your perfect pair - details which range from fabric wash, to fit and length, to that perfect pocket style.

indi by appointment Launch Party and Fittings
Here are the details of our upcoming event (including how to sign up for a free fitting - we have 20 available fittings on May 13th!):

When: May 13th, 2010, join us for a drink anytime from 5:30-10:00PM
Where: 440 Brannan Studio Showroom, 440 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 (see map)

Here are some great reasons to attend:
- A chance to win a FREE pair of custom jeans
- Every attendee will get a coupon for 30% off an indiDenim jean purchase. Be the first to get free custom jean fittings with our indiStylists: schedule an appointment here!
- Free customtinis (wait till you taste these) - our customizable drink of the evening
- A chance to meet the team behind indiDenim and other fabulous fashion enthusiasts
- Shop with your cocktail!  Our retail partner, 440 Brannon Studio, is a retail store and studio factory where prominent and emerging Bay Area Designers create their limited edition lines and sell them.

RSVP on Facebook (optional)!

Note: Currently fitting for women’s jeans only, pant sizes 00-14. More sizes (including Plus Size!) and men’s jeans fittings coming soon!

What if I can’t make the event? Can I still get fitted?
We’re excited to have partnered with the folks at 440 Brannon Studio Showroom where we’ll be providing fittings in May and beyond!  As an active product development studio for the designers in residence (seriously, there are sewing machines here!), this space reeks of creativity and has been doing so since 1998.

Dates are available May 15th, May 20th, May 29th, and more to come! Schedule your fitting appointment here.

Get a group of 10 friends or more together and we’ll do a private jean party event.  We’ll even come to you for a group fitting at your home. If you are interested, contact us! service “at” indicustom.com.

What if I don’t live in the Bay Area? Is this available at other locations?
Currently we are only offering indi By Appointment in San Francisco, but we plan on expanding very soon to other cities around the US. Interested in bringing indi By Appointment to your city? Contact us! service “at” indicustom.com

We hope to see you at our launch party for a fun evening!

The indiDenim Team

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So here’s the exciting news: indiDenim is expanding its selection!

But first, of course, we want your input!

If you ever wanted more options for customizing your jeans or wished for other custom apparel products, then this is an amazing opportunity for you to make a real impact on the future of indiDenim. We’re proud to let our customers have a voice in designing and choosing their own apparel, and this survey is our way of bringing it to the next level. By answering only five short questions, you can play a critical role in our future offerings.

There have already been some great requests like including raw and white denim, but we want even more! Whether you vote for the options we have proposed or suggest some of your own, take the indiDenim Product Survey today!

posted by: evan on April 8, 2010 at 10:55 am
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