So valuable, in fact, that New York-based filmmaker Devin Leisher has produced a documentary dedicated to the history and production of the American classic. Photos: Okayama: A denim mecca where jeans are an art Japanese denim manufacturers are hailed by enthusiasts around the world for their attention to detail and high-quality production. What makes Japanese denim so interesting to denim enthusiasts like yourself? I've always appreciated denim, but my infatuation with Japanese denim started almost a decade ago when I was searching for a thick denim. When they entered the market, they did not create basic denim jeans.

Source: CNN September 02, 2016 03:14 UTC