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SHOP TIL YOU DROP & WESTFIELD SYDNEY SHOPPING EVENT

2011-05-25T16:00:00.001+10:00

WESTFIELD SYDNEY AND SHOP TIL YOU DROP ARE HOSTING AN EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING NIGHT IN THE URBAN PRECINCT.

THERE WILL BE A LIVE DJ, SILENT DISCO AND A POP-UP SKYY VODKA BAR!

THURSDAY 26TH MAY FROM 5 PM– 9PM

THAT STORE WILL OFFER 15% OFF STOREWIDE FOR THE ENTIRE DAY -9.30AM – 9PM!

EXCLUDING SALE ITEMS

NUDIE JEANS ARE ALREADY AT 50% OFF

SELECTED CHEAP MONDAYS AND DR DENIMS FROM $50

SO COME DOWN, ENJOY A VODKA AND HANG OUT AT THE COOLEST STORE ON THE URBAN LEVEL

THAT STORE
Level 1, Shop 1022
(02) 9223-1086
WWW.THATSTORE.COM.AU

EXCLUSIVE TO THAT STORE- NATURAL SELECTION DENIM

2011-05-16T09:56:00.005+10:00

The British denim label Natural Selection draws inspiration from the spirit of competition and evolutionary progress.

Established in 2009 the Natural Selection brand reflects the core value of sincerity and functionality.

Their passion for denim determines and their pursuit for originality whilst preserving strict rules of authenticity and no compromise.

The foundations of the brand are its fabrication and the richness of its detailing.

Their credo: "All living things fight for survival and this empowers Natural Selection Denim in its battle for recognition, authority and innovation."

Design details include 14.5oz, red selvedge, narrow-width denim from Kurabo mills, Okayama Japan.

Washes range from raw, through to bruised, broken and finally to buried, all are finished by hand.

EXCLUSIVE TO THAT STORE
WWW.THATSTORE.COM.AU

STORE MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE

2011-05-03T11:33:00.003+10:00

WESTFIELD SYDNEY STORE
Is seeking an enthusiastic store manager to join our rapidly growing business.

As a Store Manager with THAT STORE you will be responsible for the financial performance of your store. Leading by example and coaching your team to achieve sales targets through first-class customer service and relationship building will guarantee your success in this role.

Your innate sense of fashion and ability to identify current trends and interpret them in your own style will inspire your teams and your customers.

High energy levels and exceptional communication skills along with an attitude that encourages others to succeed will see you thrive in this role.

A hands-on approach to team management, experience in creating a fun, buzzing work environment and previous management experience is a must for this position!

This is an amazing opportunity for the right person, with energy, enthusiasm, self motivation and the experience listed above.

Please submit your application to Tracy: tracey@thatstore.com.au

CHRIS BROWN SHOPS AT THAT STORE!!

2011-04-28T11:00:00.003+10:00

OMG!! OMG!!!

"THE" CHRIS BROWN graced us with his presence at our Westfield Sydney CBD store yesterday.

His tiny girlfriend (unknown to us) bought up big in Acne , Neuw and Cheap Monday jeans and Bassike tees.

He's touring Australia as we speak. Next stop Brisbane then Perth.

Check out his new song "Beautiful People" which has a great video clip featuring loads of cameos...

2011-04-19T10:16:00.003+10:00

Check out the COOL Brandon Svarc founder of the even COOLER Canadian denim brand Naked and Famous. He quotes his 10 essentails to GQ.com.

http://www.gq.com/style/ten-essentials/201104/brandon-svarc-10-essentials#slide=1

THAT STORE NUDIE JEANS SALE - 4 DAYS ONLY

2011-03-23T18:14:00.006+11:00

THAT STORE IS HAVING A SPECIAL NUDIE JEANS SALE.

30-50% OFF ALL STYLES AND WASHES

4 DAYS ONLY!!

STARTING FROM THURSDAY 24TH MARCH AND ENDING SUNDAY 27TH MARCH.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR STORE DETAILS

WWW.THATSTORE.COM.AU

BONDI BOYS!

2011-03-23T11:18:00.006+11:00

Meet our freindly and of course "handsome" staff at THAT STORE BONDI JUNCTION.

They are geared up to assist you with THAT STORE tape measures and great knowledge in denim.

Come on down even if you just want to hang out!

NEW BRAND IN STORES: DL1961

2011-03-21T13:13:00.007+11:00

DL1961 is a New York based premium denim brand.

They are redefining what it means to have the perfect pair of jeans.

Made with patented XFIT technology fabric that adapts to your unique body shape to give custom fit and comfort.

These four way stretch jeans will not sag, bag or lose shape!

Available @ THAT STORE.

CHEAP MONDAY WINTER 2011 HAS LANDED

2011-02-09T16:07:00.002+11:00

WINTER 2011

HAS LANDED @ THAT STORE

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THAT STORE PRIVATE VIP SALE-SYDNEY STORES ONLY - SATURDAY 4TH DEC-SUNDAY 5TH DEC - 30% OFF EVERYTHING

2010-12-02T09:56:00.004+11:00

YOU ARE INVITED TO

PRIVATE VIP SALE - SYDNEY STORES ONLY

30% OFF EVERYTHING

SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER - SUNDAY 5TH DECEMBER

ACNE

BASSIKE

DR DENIM

CHEAP MONDAY

NUDIE JEANS

NAKED AND FAMOUS

NEUW

SKINNY NELSON

EARNEST SEWN

EDWIN

CURRENT ELLIOT

JOES JEANS

SEAL KAY

SUPERFINE

TRUE RELIGION

PAIGE

INDIGOFERA

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BLONDIE STILL LOVES DENIM

2010-11-29T15:56:00.004+11:00

We were graced with the presence of Debbie Harry Aka BLONDIE today in our Chapel St, Prahran store.

Debbie Harry and friends purchased Nudie Denim and Bassike. She was keen to find out what were the hottest trannie bars in Melbourne.

Debbie we LOVE you!!!!

XMAS SHOPPING DAYS AT THAT STORE!

2010-11-24T12:58:00.005+11:00

SELECTED THAT STORES ARE HOSTING VIP XMAS SHOPPING DAYS!

CHATSWOOD - WEDNESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 9AM-9PM

30% OFF EVERYTHING EX CHEAP MONDAY AND DR DENIM

DONCASTER - THURSDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 9-9PM

50% OFF SELECTED ITEMS

CHAPEL ST - SATURDAY 27TH NOVEMEBER 10-6PM

50% OFF SELECTED ITEMS

NAKED & FAMOUS DEBUTS AT THAT STORE!!!

2010-11-19T10:00:00.015+11:00

NAKED & FAMOUS DENIM reaches the shores of Australia. And THAT STORE are the super lucky retailers to feature this new, amazingly priced, quality denim brand.

Their brand concept is quite simple. "We pride ourselves on bringing the best denim fabrics in the world at a surprising price"

They call themselves "denim nerds". That's why they use the best and most rare denim in the world. All their denim is of top quality Japanese denim and they DO NOT use anything else!

The men's range consists mostly of raw SELVEDGE DENIM, which is some of the most expensive and highly sought after denim in existence. Selvedge denim is almost exclusively from Japan and is made on old school shuttle looms rarely used in today's denim world.

Why use an old traditional loom you ask, whats all the fuss!? These early looms create a unique type of denim that has amazing characteristics not possible on modern day machines. Selvedge denim is the only true vintage denim fabric and is loved by denim connoisseurs across the planet.

FITS

Naked & Famous have created several solid fits for men and women. Three fits are available for men: Skinny Guy, Slim Guy and Tapered AKA Weird Guy!.

You should check out the fit guide on their website, very interactive and funny!

For the ladies they offer 4 styles: Skinny Girl, Slim Girl, Boot Girl and Trouser Girl.

I'm thinking the boys will enjoy this fit guide....!

STYLE

"We keep all our styles raw and clean for two reasons....."

1."We think they look damn cool that way" - Raw jeans give the power to decide its fate. Most denim nerds don't wash their jeans for several months so that they break in and fade naturally. The result is a beautiful and personalized jean.

2."Price point" - Every time a manufacturer adds another washing or distressing process to your jeans, you end up paying for it big time. Crinkling, sanding, hand abrasion, whiskering, stone washing and other processes are expensive and add considerably to the final price of your jeans. By eliminating these costly (and in our opinion, unnecessary) process, we are able to bring you the best and most rare denim in the world at a reasonable price.

MADE IN CANADA

Every pair of Naked & Famous jeans are proudly ethically Made in Canada.

WHATS WITH THE NAME ....NAKED & FAMOUS DENIM?

The name Naked & Famous is a satire of society's celeb-obsessed culture. They aim to poke fun at "Hollywood" and "Glamour' brands that sell jeans for $300 and solely because because Jessica Simpson wears them and not because they are of higher quality.

The Naked & Famous logo is reminiscent of 1950's Pop Art. Early Pop-Artists depicted the "ideal blond" as a satire of mass media and mass culture, then fed it right back to them. Naked & Famous intend to do the same.

"We are probably the only luxury brand that is actually concerned with providing product VALUE to the end consumer"

http://www.nakedandfamousdenim.com/

Naked & Famous is currently stocked in our Paddington Sydney, Westfield Sydney CBD, Melbourne Central and Prahran stores.

http://www.thatstore.com.au/

NUDIE JEANS SUMMER 10 ARRIVES INTO STORE

2010-10-19T13:47:00.004+11:00

NUDIE JEANS SUMMER RANGE HAS ARRIVED INTO STORE!

HAI KAI’S, THINN FINN’S, TUBE KELLY’S IN NEW SUMMER WASHES!

GET IN BEFORE THEY ALL GO!

WESTFIELDS SYDNEY CBD STORE OPENS 28.10.10

2010-10-07T16:58:00.005+11:00

THAT STORE IS RECRUITING FOR THE NEW SYDNEY CBD STORE.

OPENS 28 I 10 I 10

STORE MANAGER I FULL-TIME I CASUAL

This is going to be one cool store to work in. With a brand new fit out which differs from the rest, amazing brands to work with and a location that will be non stop pumping!

If your keen to work in an exciting retail enviroment don't miss out and email your cv to tracey@thatstore.com.au

STORE MANAGER POSITION @ THAT STORE BONDI WESTFIELDS

2010-09-21T13:16:00.005+10:00

THAT STORE - BONDI JUNCTION WESTFIELDS

STORE MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE

please send resumes to tracey@thatstore.com.au

experience necessary

THAT STORE MASSIVE JEAN SALE IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! 4 DAYS ONLY!! - SYDNEY

2010-09-14T11:06:00.008+10:00

FRIDAY 17TH SEPT 10AM -6PM

SATURDAY 18TH SEPT 10AM -6PM

SUNDAY 19TH SEPT 11AM-5PM

MONDAY 20TH SEPT 10AM-6PM

DR DENIM, CHEAP MONDAYS & LEVIS - $50

ALL OTHER BRANDS $100

TEES $40

SWEATS & JKTS $50

SHOES $100

SHORTS $30

THAT STORE MASSIVE JEANS SALE IS COMING TO SYDNEY!!! 3 DAYS ONLY

2010-08-30T16:05:00.004+10:00

THAT STORE MASSIVE JEANS SALE IS COMING TO SYDNEY!!

3 DAYS ONLY!!

It was R I D I C U L O U S in Melbourne and Sydney folk were feeling very left out.

So now THAT STORE is giving Sydney siders a taste of this ALL so MASSIVE jeans sale for 3 days only.

When: Friday 3rd September - Sunday 5th September

Time: 10am - 6pm

Where: 76A Paddington St (corner of Paddington and Elizabeth), Paddington, Sydney

What: All you favourite denim brands

www.thatstore.com.au

2010-08-24T16:10:00.002+10:00

2010-08-24T15:59:00.004+10:00

CHECK OUT "NEUW JIMMY STRAIGHT" IN THAT STORE THIS MONTH

Brand NEUW in THAT STORE

2010-08-23T16:20:00.005+10:00

Australian based denim label NEUW was founded by 3 friends (Par Lundqvist, Steve Little and Richard Bell) all with a passion for denim, and denim culture.

For inspiration the team at NEUW raid the denim designer extensive collection of vintage garments totaling over 2500 pieces dated from late 1800's to today.

NEUW use a concept that they call Vintage Revision where designer Par Lundqvist takes inspiration from his personal vintage jeans collection that he has re-cut and tailored into contemporary fits.

The process and idea to use Vintage Revision took form as a brand concept in 2005 in a house in Nieuwlandstraat, Brussels, Belgium hence the brand name.

So far NEUW is sold as close as Australasia and as far away as Scandinavia, with next season launching in respected denim youth fashion store OAK in New York, Fred Segal and American Rag to name a few.

The result is a modern denim brand with traditional attention to detail, fit and workmanship.

WWW.NEUW.COM.AU

THAT STORE Sale Returns

2010-08-20T11:45:00.002+10:00

Due to popular demand, THAT STORE will be holding another MASSIVE JEANS SALE!
If you missed the first one, make sure you don't miss this one!

See you there.

THAT STORE Position Vacant

2010-08-17T12:42:00.005+10:00

THAT STORE is currently taking applications for an experienced Full-Time Manager for our Paddington Flagship store.

All applicants should forward their CV to tracey@thatstore.com.au

THAT STORE - MASSIVE JEANS SALE

2010-08-04T16:44:00.005+10:00

Starting Thursday 5th August and running for only four days, THAT STORE will be having a massive sale that will include many well known brands such as:

Superfine
Bassike
Nudie Jeans
Earnest Sewn
Paige
Edwin
Nobody
Dr. Denim
2 Blocks South
Cheap Monday
Chronicles of Never
Denim & Thread

The sale will be held at 334 Chapel St, Prahran, Melbourne only.

Be sure to check it out and grab a bargain.

See you there.

THAT STORE Chatswood Under Renovation

2010-07-31T10:56:00.005+10:00

Our Chatswood store is currently undergoing renovations.
We are expecting to re-open on August 16th with a store full of new arrivals.

For any inquiries, please contact us at info@thatstore.com.au
For information regarding chainstitch alterations, please contact our Paddington store.

THAT STORE is Chainstitching Sydney...

2010-03-29T13:59:00.011+11:00

THAT STORE believes when it comes to denim jeans, everyone has a unique story to tell. We are constantly searching and finding avenues that will offer our customers diverse levels of individual service and care. For now, the denim heads and denim purists of Sydney will be grateful to know that we offer a chain stitch hemming service through the use of a Union Special 56400.

It’s been a long time coming and as far as we know, we are the only place in Sydney to offer this service. The time when one would get a mouthful from an alteration company about the inconvenience a chain stitch service would be to provide is now a thing of the past for us Sydney-siders.

For those unfamiliar with the concept of a chain stitch hem, it can be described as a detail similar to what selvage is to jeans. The details are minute; they pay homage to vintage jeans, craftsmanship and quality, but also represent the extra length designers and companies are willing to go in order to provide their customers with an array of artisanal elements.

One of the main reasons a chain stitched hem is still highly sought after is the ‘rope like fade’ it creates on the hem caused by the directional pull from the machine on the fabric when sewing. Once a chain stitched pair of jeans have been worn and washed over a period of time, a roped fade will appear due to the shrinking of the fabric and the slight directional tug from the chain stitch. Not only does it present itself as a more aesthetically pleasing cuff when rolled up, it also provides more strength and flexibility to a hem in comparison to a lockstitch.

This is an example of one of our alterations on a Nudie Slim Jim that has had the chain stitch run off and a bar-tack; just like the original. The thread was kindly provided by Nudie.

(click on images to view larger sizes)

This is another example on a 13.7oz Japanese denim from FULLCOUNT; the 1246 Bush.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact the CHATSWOOD store for details.

It’s Cool to Care, It’s Cool to NOT Care…. Who Cares??? – Raw Denim Care & Maintenance

2009-10-20T12:04:00.003+11:00

Often a touchy subject, raw denim maintenance is often debated like the contrasting elements of religion. On one side you will have your purists, on the other you will have your realists, and somewhere in between you will have your kick back Joe’s and Jane’s who really just couldn’t care less. In the end everyone is an individual and should be able to wash their jeans however they want to; whether that’s with salt water, plain water or holy water.

For some people though, guidance is required. So here you are in our That Store Blog thinking about which method to take. You need to first ask yourself….. What do YOU want out of your jeans? Not your mates, not the members, and definitely not your momma.

Here we’ll go through some of the different processes in taking care of your raw denim.

SOAKS:
Soaks are usually used to clean the garment without the amount of indigo loss a machine wash would cause. Depending on the end result you are after in your jeans, detergents must not have bleach, phosphate or enzymes if you wanted more of the “vintage wash” similar to Lennart’s PRPS in the previous post.
Some people add salt to the water. Salt is used to help remove the starch in the fabric and is also believed to help keep some of the indigo on the cotton where not much friction and wear have occurred.

For a soak, lukewarm water with a small amount of MILD detergent (some will even use hand wash soap or no soap at all) will be enough. Use hot tap water if you want some more shrinkage in your garment. Leave for generally 30 mins to 2 hours depending on how dirty the jeans are, drain water, and soak again in plain water to remove excess detergent. If you have certain areas which are quite dirty, give them a bit of a rub with a little hand wash without applying too much pressure. The thighs, hems and seat are usually the dirtiest areas.

WASHES:
Washing comes down to personal preference and lifestyle. For worn-in vintage style jeans, use detergents that don’t have enzymes, bleach, or phosphates. The timing of the wash will make a difference. Washing earlier will produce less contrast through your whiskers, combs, stacks etc. Washing after an extended period will create a high contrast between the original denim colour and your personal wear marks. In regards to fading, something to note other than lifestyle that will be a contributing factor to the timing of your wash is the indigo dye and method used to dye the denim fabric.

When machine washing, take note of the detergent you will use because it will affect the fabric and indigo. Inside-out is preferable as it will prevent unnecessary friction and indigo loss. Many purists will fold the jeans neatly and line them around the sides of the machine. Chuck in the detergent and set to either the handwash setting if you have a modern machine or just a normal setting. Temperature will affect the fade as well as the fit. A Higher temperature around 60 will create more contrast than a 30 or 40 setting, however the garment will shrink more due to the heat. If you were set on having your whisker fades and personal patina, then it is HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED to remove the jeans from the machine before the spin cycle begins, as this will shift the creases.

The sea wash method is a must for many purists. The jeans are usually still worn when entering the water and lightly rubbed where most of the dirt collects. The ability to wear the jeans while they are washed helps retain your whiskers and combs especially as your let them dry on you. After your wash in the world’s biggest sink, have a wash down at the beach shower to remove the sand and salt still on the fabric.

For a hardcore vintage style wash, fill up a large bucket or the laundry sink with lukewarm water. Add your detergent (for a more vintage feel, use a natural detergent or soap flakes to imitate the days before the washing machine) and repeatedly dunk your jeans like a sugar junkie kid with an Oreo biscuit. All the movement and agitation in the water will remove more dirt, more indigo and probably some excess fat you’ve been carrying. After all, this is closer to a true vintage washing method than any machine will do.

DRYING:

We’ll keep this one short.

Tumble Dry – will shrink more, can “boil” indigo. However allows you to control temperature.
Hang dry in shade – preferred method of drying. Hang dry either by waistband/beltloops, or upside down by the hem. Find a place with a cool breeze if possible.
Hang dry in sun - similar to tumble dry without the tumble. No control of temperature.

Note: after hang drying, depending on the fabric, the jeans may feel like cardboard. This usually doesn’t last long and will soften up to normal after a few wears.

Fades, Bleeds, Evolution – the Characteristics of Blue Jeans

2009-09-28T10:50:00.023+10:00

Although miners and railroad workers from the early to mid 1900’s wouldn’t have cared about their whiskers, honeycombs or perfect stacks, they still managed to produce beautiful fades on their jeans through continuous hard labour, recognized today as a “vintage wash”. The process from a raw, dry state to that of a personalised worn in look is one of the unique aspects of denim jeans that sets it apart from other garments. This process was made mainstream popular by Nudie Jeans and has an underground following mainly centred around the Japanese and vintage Americana brands and styles. People from around the world ‘experience’ and dedicate their time breaking in numerous jeans over the course of a couple months to a few years from various countries and brands and later documenting about their garments' 'evolution'. Check out www.superfuture.com > supertalk > superdenim to see them all deep in denim discussion.

A Long Term Relationship… From the Hips, Down

Hard on the middle regions of the body at first, raw jeans are like a long term relationship. Give it enough time and it begins to mould around your body and lifestyle. Certain parts may stretch and wrinkle, heck maybe even tear… but that’s all a part of its aesthetic. Due to the nature of indigo dye, denim jeans fade over time as friction and creases form during regular wear and use. Over time and after a couple soaks and washes, contrasts begin to form and become evident.

Enough chat… here’s some photos.

A special thanks to Lennart at The Hidden Rivet for supplying images of his very own worn in PRPS jeans. Check out his blog at - http://the-hidden-rivet.blogspot.com/

PRPS – Tight/Rambler Fit

Front Profile:

Note how some of the whiskers continue around the side and onto the back of the jeans in the next photo. Also the button fly buttons have created imprints on the fly shield.

Back Profile:

PRPS iconic blade edge pocket creates a fade on left pocket. Right pocket has a wallet fade. The crotch is usually the first place to show signs of wear due to the constant friction.

Back of the Knee Profile:

Great honeycombs with excellent contrast. Tighter jeans cause straighter combs and fades, looser jeans create larger and less prominent fades, however the weight of the fabric will also help determine contrast.

Lennart was kind enough to tell us his wash procedure.

@ 5-6 months - lukewarm water soak with a little bit of normal detergent. Hang dry.
@ 8 months - second lukewarm water soak, little bit of detergent. Hang dry.
@ 11 months - washed in the Atlantic Ocean in France.

How they look raw...

Here is a brand new pair of PRPS Rambler Raw from our floor stock.

If you're still wondering about the 11 month wash in the Atlantic Ocean, be sure to check back; the next topic will be denim maintenance.

DENHAM arrived instores!

2009-09-02T09:48:00.001+10:00

Dutch Premium denim label DENHAM, has just arrived instores this week and it looks the goods! A mixture of tailored fits in mens and womens in selvage and non selvage japanese denim. Here is a bit of background information on the label and a few tasty pics of the beautiful store and design lab in Amsterdam, but the best part is, you won't have to travel over there to get a pair for yourself!

Officially known as DENHAM the Jeanmaker, the brand was launched by Jason Denham in Spring 2009. Design progression and obsessive attention to detail make up the brand’s signature.
Initial inspiration comes from the authentic design specimens within the label’s unique DENHAM GARMENT LIBRARY archive. Rooting the design process in genuine research ensures each new design manifests the most potent intrinsic characteristics of jeanscraft and the utility tailoring tradition. The design process itself is motivated by a commitment to rigorously modernizing iconic garment styles as well as a focus on individual details. The aim is to develop relevant contemporary designs with a distinct personality that stand on their own while also representing a modest step forward for jeanscraft and the discipline of utility tailoring itself. http://www.denhamthejeanmaker.com/

NEW STOCK INSTORE!

2009-08-16T12:17:00.000+10:00

New Skinny Nelson, Cheap Monday and Paige stock just arrived in-store. Come in and check it out, It looks great!

THAT Store Melbourne Central!

2009-08-11T11:41:00.001+10:00

That Store Melbourne central has opened and it looks Awesome, here are some new pics