The Dutch are Ditching the Thread

Designers in Amsterdam are taking a unique approach to denim these days. Foregoing thread altogether, GlueJeans is opting to just stick the pieces together with adhesive. The ultra strong glue comes in a variety of colors, and the denim itself is in raw form. It creates an awesome look, but I'm still wondering how environmentally friendly glue vs. thread actually is. Judges?

Designer Launch Pad

These days Thirtyninehotel is the go-to spot for nascent local designers planning their launch parties. Case in point...this Friday's DORK Glasses shindig:
Need more proof that 39 is da kine? Following last night's sidecar-fueled Hifi blog meeting, we ran into a couple more up-and-comers plotting their attacks on Honolulu's style scene. Keep your eyes open in August for parties feting new eco-friendly lines Soozou and Meesah... you heard it here first!