Sunday, March 21, 2010

Hypebeast: Interview with Kiya Babzani of Self Edge

A great informative read on one of the most influential men who brought Japanese denim to North America, Kiya Babzani of Self Edge (San Francisco, CA). 
 

 "Having had a seminal influence in the growth and development of Japanese denim in North America, Kiya Babzani has seen his passion and hobbies turn into his livelihood on more than one occasion. From yo-yo’s to denim, the San Francisco-based Babzani has been a popular contributor through a handful of popular fashion forums, single handily bringing a new sense of education and creating an increasingly large fan base of not only high-quality denim, but top-notch vintage reproduction garments in general. We made the most of this recent opportunity to interview Kiya as we touched on an extensive number of topics, ranging from the changing Japanese/American dynamic and where the future holds for heritage-based fashion. This particular interview is far from a quick read, so shut down your MSN and close your email." - Eugene Kan, Hypebeast 

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