Social Fabric

Social Fabric

Stagione 1
Milleniall designer Kyle Ng travels the world to find out what certain garments, fabrics and clothing mean, its cultural significance, origins and its future.
201712 episodi16+
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Episodi

  1. S1 E1 - Jeans

    31 agosto 2017
    26min
    13+
    A trip to Jean street in Kojima, Japan with Pure Blue Jeans to uncover the history and manufacturing practices of Japanese salvage denim. Tracing the origins of vintage American jeans and those who collect and restore them and a wild take on the future of Jeans through the eyes of the anonymous designer of 69 denim.
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  2. S1 E2 - T-Shirts

    31 agosto 2017
    24min
    16+
    Kyle goes on the hunt for a vintage rap tee and discovers its resurgence of popularity since the 90's. He rediscovers how designer Daniel Patrick reimagines the tee shirt for the modern man. A fun and informative experience with Ben Jammin from Jammin N Haight to explore the history of tie dye and its relevancy throughout time.
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  3. S1 E3 - Sneakers

    31 agosto 2017
    24min
    16+
    Freehand Profit takes Kyle through his unique process of creating sneaker masks featuring rapper Trinidad James. Also Kyle explores the history behind the world's most loved punk rock skater shoe with the people who helped to put it on the map. Then he travels to Japan to check out one of it's most well known sneaker companies and its intricate, out-of-this-world customizations.
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  4. S1 E4 - Fedoras

    31 agosto 2017
    26min
    16+
    The Pachuco culture in Los Angeles and how the fedora became a symbol of the movement with the owner of Wellema Hat Shop. A celebrity designer creates a modern spin on the historical Fedora. In this episode she creates a hat for Mayer Hawthorne. A look into the infamous Rude Boy Culture and how the fedora has evolved within Jamaican culture in the UK.
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  5. S1 E5 - Plaid

    31 agosto 2017
    26min
    16+
    Looks at where Plaid originated and the connection to family history and DNA with the owner of 21st Century Kilts. A deeper dive into the history of Pendleton plaid through the store Greenspans and how its been integrated into Lowrider culture. The connection between Scottish Plaid and the Kenyan Shuka and how it's being modernized today through the company Wan Fam.
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  6. S1 E6 - Cowboy Boots

    31 agosto 2017
    25min
    16+
    Showcasing a real life cowboy in Texas and the putting the boots' original purpose to use. Kyle visits Wheeler's Feed & Outfitters. A quirky take on American cowboy culture in Rome. Kyle visits Texano Store.
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  7. S1 E7 - Leather Jackets

    31 agosto 2017
    25min
    16+
    One manifestation of the leather jacket through the eyes of Japanese punk rockers. One perspective on the traditional motorcycle jacket as defined by Jane Motorcycles in Brooklyn. Jeff Hamilton's infamous Championship jackets of the 90's.
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  8. S1 E8 - Crazy Pants

    31 agosto 2017
    25min
    16+
    Spending time with designer Jay Kos who has taken pant design to a unique and lucrative new level . An adventure into the world of DIY Clothing, specifically pants. Also an introduction to the Japanese construction pants and their manifestation into streetwear.
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  9. S1 E9 - The Suit

    31 agosto 2017
    24min
    16+
    A visit to Savile Row and an English manner to uncover the importance of an English hunting suit. Modern dandyism explored through eyes of local Los Angeles designers and tailors. Also a look at the historical hollywood Nudie suit and how it's being integrated into modern fashion.
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  10. S1 E10 - Bling

    31 agosto 2017
    25min
    16+
    Kyle visits rapper AD at his store, Villains, in Burbank to discuss hip-hop's infatuation with Gold Bling and then visits GLD to check out how this young company is creating jewelry for rappers.
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  11. S1 E11 - Sacred Threads

    31 agosto 2017
    24min
    13+
    Kyle meets up to learn more about Islamic threads and how they're being modernized through the clothing company, 5ive Pillars. Then Kyle explores the history and significance of the turban in Sikh culture.
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  12. S1 E12 - Camo

    31 agosto 2017
    25min
    16+
    Designer Boswell creates a custom camo tuxedo for Kyle so that he's ready to take on Mark McNairy in an epic game of Paintball. Miguel Larios from US Alterations takes Kyle to a warehouse in Vernon, CA to find the perfect Camo jacket. Later the two head back to Beverly Hills where Miguel customizes Kyle's new Camo look for their afternoon skate session.
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