Making New Clothing Look Old With Blowtorches and Sandpaper

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • Los Angeles-based MadeWorn uses blowtorches, sandpaper and other techniques to produce clothing with that really worn-out look. Company founder Blaine Halvorson shows how they do it. Photo/Video: Mike Kofsky for The Wall Street Journal
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 180

  • @thevintagebrush7378
    @thevintagebrush7378 6 років тому +424

    I dont think people know how hard it is to make new stuff look used. Theres loads of critics but very few who can do this stuff well. I do it with lettering and signs and bits and pieces, plus a few bikes. Try it and if people notice then you've done it wrong. Great work - Im just starting in on clothes now.

    • @carsonbjorkman393
      @carsonbjorkman393 4 роки тому +6

      kapital.jp are the undisputed kings

    • @carbonskateboarding5318
      @carbonskateboarding5318 4 роки тому +5

      Carson Bjorkman eh thats some pretty surface level japanese americana

    • @guyonagravitronmachinestan7595
      @guyonagravitronmachinestan7595 4 роки тому +2

      @@carsonbjorkman393 Kapital is good but I prefer Number (N)ine and Needles when it comes to Americana inspired Japanese brands.

    • @wilsjane
      @wilsjane 3 роки тому +5

      The funniest thing that I remember was the day that my girlfriend and I were wearing Levi's at a party that were scorched and burnt around the holes and bottoms of the legs.
      When a guy asked us where we got them, I told him that we had paid £180 for them at a designer shop and he actually believed me.
      In reality, a few weeks earlier when some kids had set the grass alight at the campsite. After we realized that the knee high fire was spreading faster than our boots could boots could put it out and it was getting close to one of the tents, we both took our jeans off and used them to beat the flames down.
      It was amazing how little damage it caused and even where the denim was smoldering around the rips and holes, it was easy to put them out with our calloused working hands.

    • @charleskaucic5047
      @charleskaucic5047 3 роки тому

      @@wilsjane lol

  • @josephinefuentes4689
    @josephinefuentes4689 4 роки тому +136

    Love their work. I am actually doing the opposite, renovating vintage clothes! The result is also great.

    • @keqiaoli4617
      @keqiaoli4617 3 роки тому

      do you happen to know what is the terminology of such technique? is there one?

    • @xandertheprophet777
      @xandertheprophet777 3 роки тому +7

      @@keqiaoli4617 vintage restoration

    • @xenderxender5233
      @xenderxender5233 Рік тому +1

      Why don't you sell all your vintage clothes to him so he can have real vintage stock😂

  • @cryptopirate8880
    @cryptopirate8880 6 років тому +202

    this is cool it took these guys a lot of experimentation to create a look and feel that looks awesome at the end result

    • @ziggyc4474
      @ziggyc4474 3 роки тому +2

      This is my post lol when I was crypto pirate .

  • @mikedunnusa
    @mikedunnusa 2 роки тому +23

    I’ve had this video saved for a couple years and came back to it multiple times. Sent it to a bunch of people as well. Just a good example of someone with a very specific vision, tools and knowledge to execute. Dig it.

  • @hugosoberanes8309
    @hugosoberanes8309 3 роки тому +15

    When I first saw this video 3 years ago, I thought this was crazy. Now, after getting my first pair of selvedge denim, I really want to send a denim shirt to this guy

  • @user-nw2mh8po7p
    @user-nw2mh8po7p 5 місяців тому +2

    this really helped me. i was looking for how to give a certain effect to denim for a college project for god known how long.

  • @kimmyceeisme
    @kimmyceeisme 6 років тому +44

    I’ve seen the Madeworn T-shirt’s on several people and am always shocked at how perfectly imperfect they are!!! I’m obsessed!!! I can’t afford $160 T-shirt’s but whenever I am able to, you can bet I will definitely be buying them! This video doesn’t do the T-shirt’s justice. Seriously. If you see one in person it will nearly take your breath away haha! This man is brilliant.

  • @vermili0n
    @vermili0n 2 роки тому +8

    I just started getting into distressing t shirts with scissors and bleach and I made a sick shirt yesterday... gonna use some of these methods described and take it to the next level. Thanks

    • @doctator6639
      @doctator6639 2 місяці тому

      still up? can i have advices?

  • @ModusOP3RANDI
    @ModusOP3RANDI 15 днів тому

    This is dope. Is not for everyone, but so comforting aging stuff. This dude definitely be a buddy of mine 😢

  • @memedealer9417
    @memedealer9417 5 років тому +57

    It's like a Jason Mamoa wet dream

    • @Xnihilo141
      @Xnihilo141 5 років тому +1

      Larry Vu I was watching momoa vids and this popped up actually

  • @BigT962
    @BigT962 10 днів тому

    That level of distressed isn't my style personally, but the work these guys do is art!

  • @danewilliams8890
    @danewilliams8890 3 роки тому +5

    This is one of the coolest videos on UA-cam!!!! What a dude!

  • @Leukick
    @Leukick 4 роки тому +26

    I wish this vid was like an hour long

  • @mikemaynard1550
    @mikemaynard1550 3 роки тому +8

    Of you want to distress a pair of pants, give them to a roofer to work in for about 2 weeks.

  • @mermaidunicornbeauty
    @mermaidunicornbeauty 2 роки тому +3

    The guy in the clean white tee pouring coffee on stuff to purposely stain ...the irony

  • @amandadoverspike2949
    @amandadoverspike2949 5 років тому +15

    As an aspiring designer, this was enjoyable and inspiring!

  • @Cheeseb0ng
    @Cheeseb0ng 4 роки тому +3

    I like the way they work, and the prices sound great. If I had the money I would definetly buy a piece.

  • @ramadaani
    @ramadaani 2 роки тому +3

    Man, this is gold 😂

  • @erikschiller7210
    @erikschiller7210 2 роки тому +7

    Jeez man it’s one thing to like well worn looking clothes, it’s a whole other thing recreating an archeological site😂

  • @b12and3n9000
    @b12and3n9000 6 років тому +267

    This is the most hipster thing I’ve seen in a while

    • @MrThistleMilk
      @MrThistleMilk 5 років тому +22

      This concepts been around for ages man. People in the 70s used to wash their jeans in the river to get that stonewash look. It's the same thing.

    • @SwedishEmpire1700
      @SwedishEmpire1700 4 роки тому +2

      The more hipsterish thing was the workarea though, normal people dont have that kind of stuff around LOL

    • @wheresmyrooptoff4056
      @wheresmyrooptoff4056 3 роки тому +1

      what is OP on about

    • @seek_strangeniss
      @seek_strangeniss 2 роки тому

      @@SwedishEmpire1700 ‘normal’ is subjective af tho

  • @longshot7064
    @longshot7064 4 роки тому +4

    Dude that squirrel was awesome and it reminds me of one time me and a friend were sitting in a trench I dug and a squirrel came right up and sniffed our airsoft guns I was like “Best airsoft experiences ever!”

  • @calista910
    @calista910 Рік тому +2

    I love the used look it goes with my style omg!! I love torn clothes, teach me tips please

  • @georgedejongveg
    @georgedejongveg 6 років тому +35

    if you leave t-shirt hanging in the sunlight would that fade the colour print?i dont like the intense Red colour print on my t-shirt

    • @booper343
      @booper343 6 років тому +6

      XiaoYaoYou I just watched a video that used hot water, salt and bleach. Pour ingredients in a bucket and mix well. Submerge your shirt and let set in the solution for three days

    • @georgedejongveg
      @georgedejongveg 6 років тому +1

      oke thanks,i thought about bleach,i will try that

    • @uriels4097
      @uriels4097 3 роки тому +1

      @@georgedejongveg don't you will have a pink shirt or some kind of "hippie shirt"

    • @georgedejongveg
      @georgedejongveg 3 роки тому

      @@uriels4097 oke thanks

  • @ditsomusic
    @ditsomusic Рік тому +1

    we live in a crazy world literally

  • @fadliiman549
    @fadliiman549 3 роки тому +1

    This is what hipsters artists wears not hatin btw i mean he’s a great designer and I respect his style

  • @benjaminkiedyszko9859
    @benjaminkiedyszko9859 3 роки тому +1

    Love the vibes

  • @jackrobinson3833
    @jackrobinson3833 5 років тому +2

    Love your style man, rock on

  • @gregmcnab9004
    @gregmcnab9004 2 роки тому

    That looks like heaven

  • @batboyxl2
    @batboyxl2 3 роки тому

    I love the rugged American look

  • @bleepbloop9251
    @bleepbloop9251 3 роки тому +6

    It's such a slap in the face to poor people that rich people think "shabby chic" or the "homeless or hipster?" Movements are cool.

    • @wheresmyrooptoff4056
      @wheresmyrooptoff4056 3 роки тому +3

      Poor people like this stuff too? What are you on?
      This isn't a poor vs rich thing this is just people expressing themselves through worn clothing.

    • @bleepbloop9251
      @bleepbloop9251 3 роки тому

      @@wheresmyrooptoff4056 poor people cant afford it you dingus

    • @wheresmyrooptoff4056
      @wheresmyrooptoff4056 3 роки тому +1

      @@bleepbloop9251 i said like not buy
      what does liking a style have anything to do with being able to afford it
      broke ppl who are into fashion diy this stuff all the time anyway or save up for it

  • @mickhudson
    @mickhudson 2 роки тому +2

    The length hipsters will go to get "the look"

  • @dimasarayan2327
    @dimasarayan2327 2 роки тому

    Wear n tare department!!
    I love your place and ur artistry!!!
    ur wonderful!!!!

  • @heavy-d4032
    @heavy-d4032 5 років тому +1

    This is so dope and unique

  • @Keth417
    @Keth417 5 років тому +5

    Ah my god...Love your philosophy and energy, and your place. Nice work as well, of course.
    Btw...I'm kicking myself I never had my old Westy Dog stuffed. Inspired.

  • @dawndixon2408
    @dawndixon2408 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @newbbietrader9918
    @newbbietrader9918 2 роки тому

    brutal work,state of the art.

  • @STORMWORKS
    @STORMWORKS Рік тому

    This is VERY cool. Bravo!

  • @indianajones7470
    @indianajones7470 4 роки тому

    Love it when the guy hand fed the squirrel

  • @amapleh
    @amapleh Рік тому

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @azariacoulibaly7002
    @azariacoulibaly7002 2 роки тому

    I am fulfilled after this.

  • @georgedejongveg
    @georgedejongveg 6 років тому +2

    Love the squirl,so sweet,we dont have them here,sad

  • @69goodfella
    @69goodfella Рік тому

    Custom anything requires, time, craftsmanship & expertise. That’s what you are paying for,

  • @youknoweverything7643
    @youknoweverything7643 5 місяців тому +1

    If you want to see how hard is the weather something grab you a model car that goes plastic model car kits and 124 scale and try to make a rusted weathered looking car out of it and make it look real that's why it's very hard to weather items to make look natural

  • @michelesharp4657
    @michelesharp4657 4 роки тому +5

    Love this! Good for you! You’ve found an awesome niche for your talent and imagination! I want to distress new canvas Vans. Do you have any suggestions for me. I better stay away from fire😂

    • @SethHMG
      @SethHMG Рік тому

      Volunteer as a roadie/merch guy for a punk/metal band for a year and wear only those shoes for that whole year

  • @Sin.Atonement
    @Sin.Atonement 3 роки тому

    Price wise a little high, but I dig it, kudos to these guys

  • @Soggz7785
    @Soggz7785 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @idcjake10
    @idcjake10 6 років тому +5

    Same guy that founded Junk Food Clothing

  • @jaisonmitchell2205
    @jaisonmitchell2205 6 років тому +12

    Is there a way to get in contact with this guy ?

    • @LarcTald
      @LarcTald 4 роки тому +6

      ask the homeless in the corner...

  • @remember5948
    @remember5948 3 роки тому +1

    Dream job

  • @yoavrachman2347
    @yoavrachman2347 4 роки тому +4

    I mean he set that price for whatever reason, and then enough people thought it was reasonable, so it’s fine.

  • @colemancalgary5260
    @colemancalgary5260 5 років тому +4

    I should send him some of my work clothes for inspiration.

  • @raymondkidwell7135
    @raymondkidwell7135 9 днів тому

    With the quality of modern clothes after six months of use they look about ten years old and ready for the trash bin.

  • @Nameanduser
    @Nameanduser 4 роки тому +9

    160$ is a little steep for me. There is too many DIY videos on UA-cam for me to pay 160$. Plus this video itself gave me some things to use to just do it myself

    • @doesyomamaknowtho1468
      @doesyomamaknowtho1468 3 роки тому

      Yeah it's bizarre. People buy brand new things for that..then pay extra to age it.
      Like...just wear it, it's free.

  • @RaginYak
    @RaginYak 5 років тому

    Cool work.

  • @jarronhaleysorrell
    @jarronhaleysorrell 3 роки тому

    Inspiring dude

  • @Billyjack-Two-Crows
    @Billyjack-Two-Crows Рік тому +1

    All my clothes looks like s*** and I tried to keep them nice. Maybe I should sell my shity t-shirts for 160.00$. Hey God bless you guys I think it's pretty cool what you guys are doing!

  • @insanechuy
    @insanechuy 7 років тому +6

    really cool

  • @thomazcardoso7903
    @thomazcardoso7903 5 років тому +7

    1:02 Hipster John Krasinski is that you?

  • @byAndreasEkberg
    @byAndreasEkberg 3 роки тому

    Fire, good.

  • @swisserty
    @swisserty 3 роки тому +1

    patina!!!!

  • @amirayoub5273
    @amirayoub5273 4 роки тому +3

    This is pure art! Dont make fun of it, if you dont understand it!

  • @tom3784
    @tom3784 3 місяці тому

    Cmon man

  • @jairo.romani
    @jairo.romani 5 років тому +3

    This is what Jason monos wears lol

  • @raptor_777
    @raptor_777 2 роки тому

    vtg love this video !!

  • @glowingunknown5625
    @glowingunknown5625 3 роки тому

    Why is no one talking about this:
    "...go to the bathroom, and ..... not disgusting things . but all those ammonias and things ...." haha

  • @jarrodmartin6712
    @jarrodmartin6712 3 роки тому

    This is my type of guy

  • @bman9208
    @bman9208 Рік тому

    Legend

  • @Titanic19127
    @Titanic19127 4 роки тому +6

    Maybe like $50 a tee, the quality and work put in to making them look that way isn’t worth $160... it’s not too hard to pre-age clothing, as for the leather that’s understandable if you actually made it.

  • @jkjkman1647
    @jkjkman1647 3 роки тому

    Just use color safe bleach then wash it scrub it again and again about 5 times then rinse it then again wash it then youll notice the color is faded like the one you see in the thriftstores

  • @dramos151
    @dramos151 2 роки тому

    Jason mamoa would love this place 💀

  • @colemancalgary5260
    @colemancalgary5260 5 років тому +3

    I’m gonna donate my work clothes to him for inspiration

  • @shemholmes7353
    @shemholmes7353 6 років тому +2

    Alchemists!!!

  • @MrThistleMilk
    @MrThistleMilk 5 років тому +1

    His tomahawks look like Richard Bagget tomahawks.

  • @journeyman6752
    @journeyman6752 9 місяців тому

    Can anyone suggest how to make a brand new hi vis vest look vintage? It's just one of those cheap polyester one's you see people on construction sites wearing. Tks.

  • @jordansparkman9430
    @jordansparkman9430 2 роки тому

    Bobbe Lee on bad friends podcast brought me here

  • @SonnyMeadows
    @SonnyMeadows Рік тому

    The embodiment of wabi sabi

  • @cupid1062
    @cupid1062 2 роки тому

    Rip Blaine 🕊

  • @KaliMaLover
    @KaliMaLover 2 роки тому +4

    What I love: he followed his heart. Even better was that once he did, there are people who want to pay him for what he creates. His price point is what the market dictates. If there isn't a continued demand for it, he could not sell them for his shop prices them at.
    It is interesting how this has become quite 'hip'. It would make sense there is a niche for this bec the trend in America is quantity over quality and the idea of wearing the same thing over and over again (bec you genuinely love a piece of clothing) is NOT that common. Europeans seem to practice an approach of having very few pieces (of very high quality) which they truly love and wear them often. When I think about all the annual award shows which many, many celebrities go to, it is absolutely unthinkable and a major fashion faux pas if anyone of these people wore a gown or dress more than once. Makes you wonder where ALL those very fancy dresses go to once they've been worn for the first and the last time.
    I just picked up a wonderfully made corduroy jacket at the secondhand store. It is a brown bronze color and towards the back bottom hem, about the size of a palm, is a noticeably faded part. I thought it looked cool and want to spread out more of that same effect. This video is def inspiring me. Metal brushes and sandpaper here I come!

  • @jklax
    @jklax 5 років тому +5

    Or just go to the thrift store instead...

  • @highr6ller
    @highr6ller 2 роки тому

    Dope

  • @HELPINGTHEBLINDSEE
    @HELPINGTHEBLINDSEE 4 роки тому +1

    At least the guy is working....hint hint

  • @xmox2950
    @xmox2950 5 років тому +7

    This guy is going to give your clothes pneumonia and charge you for it. lol

  • @levim8948
    @levim8948 3 роки тому +1

    I'd rather wear out a nice pair of pants because it really just tells a story. It went with you everywhere. It's just more important to you because there will never be another one like it. I dont know a good word to use, but I guess it just seems more artificial I guess.

    • @Z5Z5Z5
      @Z5Z5Z5 3 роки тому +1

      I totally understand that. It's just some people don't want to wear brand new looking clothes.

    • @levim8948
      @levim8948 3 роки тому

      @@Z5Z5Z5 and I think that's really cool

  • @brandyrobnett8067
    @brandyrobnett8067 Рік тому

    How cool do you do women's stuff? How can someone in TX check out your line?

  • @8dust666
    @8dust666 3 роки тому

    Metal

  • @uuhhhmicrotone2435
    @uuhhhmicrotone2435 6 років тому +3

    Hipsters

  • @maikagere5744
    @maikagere5744 4 роки тому

    I would buy a house right next to this place and buy him all of my clothes

  • @ProblematicBeach
    @ProblematicBeach 2 роки тому

    Love this but also god dayum that’s expensive lol

  • @seek_strangeniss
    @seek_strangeniss 2 роки тому

    What’s this guys shop name??

  • @milanyessin
    @milanyessin 3 роки тому

    Hi I really enjoyed your video, I have a question. Do you have any advice for aging my black Dickies jacket? I really want an faded grey aged look :)

    • @colemancalgary5260
      @colemancalgary5260 Рік тому

      Wear it everywhere and wash it then in. Few years it should fade that is if it’s 100percent cotton and not polyester

  • @travistytoday4031
    @travistytoday4031 9 місяців тому

    Imagine working for a living

  • @12Kurdt
    @12Kurdt 3 роки тому

    On thing is buying some ripped jeans and another is buying some clothes that are put in sand and 🔥 a bit too much especially the price

  • @superbmediacontentcreator
    @superbmediacontentcreator 7 років тому +8

    I found the mounts of the pets to be upsetting the rest is just costuming.

  • @Meghnaaad
    @Meghnaaad 2 роки тому +1

    Why would anyone want to wear a jeans that looks old, unless you are poor.

  • @dropanddip
    @dropanddip 3 роки тому

    I can help if you want

  • @breadhates
    @breadhates 2 роки тому +1

    Bumcore

  • @varyingpierced
    @varyingpierced 2 роки тому

    Tweakanomics…..
    $160 for a tshirt!!!!
    are you crazy???!!!???

  • @brokeaf1125
    @brokeaf1125 3 роки тому

    Or just buy new clothes and wear it well?
    Or buy second hand clothes?

  • @clrmentine
    @clrmentine Рік тому +1

    balenciaga:

  • @adriancollins6275
    @adriancollins6275 4 роки тому

    2 words: zoolander derelicte