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We'd like to share some images of a project by Ivan Svanberg @iv.em.sv a student from Ravensbourne @ravensbourne_fashion @ravensbourneuk who used off-cuts of denim from our production runs in one of his projects. It's great to see the creative usage of denim to make new and exciting garments created by the students. ⠀
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The predominant fabric used is by Hewitt Heritage Fabrics @hewitt.heritage.fabrics ⠀
Project: @the.gilde ⠀
Photos by: @mrharryadams @daniel_sharbanov ⠀
Models: @phoebekatetan @gemini_candid ⠀
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#jeansmaking #britishmade #makeyourown #sustainabledenim #sustainablefashion #sustainablejeans #makeandcreate #madeinlondon #indigodenim #indigo #denimjeans #mensjeans #collaboration #madeintheuk #madeinengland #rawdenim #craftdenim #blackhorselane #blackhorselaneateliers #britishdenim

We love coffee.⁠
Practically everyone at BLA drinks it in various ways to keep us going. It's also lovely to be able to share we friends or colleagues and have meetings or open discussions. Nowadays it's a little more difficult to have coffee together but we try to have virtual coffee meetings every now and then to stay connected. ⁠
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For all you coffee lovers out there who need to keep the good stuff flowing or hone your barista skills, why not get a subscription from one of our great neighbours;⁠
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@woodstcoffee⁠
@squaremile⁠
@perkyblenders⁠
@OZONECOFFEEUK⁠
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Looking forward to be able to share a coffee with you all once this is all over ☕⁠
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#coffee #community ⁠
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📸@squaremile⁠

Buy less. Repair more.⁠
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Very apt for these times. We have noticed within ourselves less of a desire to buy unnecessary items and have even gone through our wardrobes to see what needs repairing. Some older clothing that we previously hadn’t given the light of day have been given a second life. Now is a good time, if you haven’t already done so, to go through your wardrobe and see what needs repairing and reconnect with those clothes and give them some added value. ⁠
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#buylessrepairmore ⁠
#sustainablefashion #repairkit

After another inspiring evening seeing so many people go to their windows and front doors to clap for the NHS and all care works helping us through this period, we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone involved. EVERYONE. The nurses and doctors, the carers, the volunteers, the porters, the cooks, the ambulance crews... the list goes on. ⠀
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This thank you is not exclusive to the UK, but to all health workers around the globe working tirelessly and sacrificing your own lives for ours. We truly appreciate it. You are our heros.⠀
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Thank you. Thank you.⠀
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#clapforourcarers #thankyounhs⠀
#community #inthistogether #wellgetthroughthis

WASHING YOUR JEANS
We want to give you a few hinters at how to wash your raw jeans – whether you prefer to take your time hand washing or you're happy to machine wash (yes it's ok to machine wash). We do encourage to try and wash as little as possible, helping look after the environment by limiting amount of water used.

WHEN TO WASH
There are various trains of thought that suggest you should wait until you’ve worn a new pair of raw jeans for a minimum of six months before washing. There's a strong likelihood that your jeans will become smelly at some point so we advise you wash your jeans as soon as the smell becomes too much to handle (for yourself and loved ones). Denim refresher sprays can help aide with masking smell and so are a good option if you wish to wait as long as possible before washing.

HOW TO HAND WASH & DRY
1: Turn your jeans inside out
2: Find a big bucket or use your bathtub to soak the jeans in
3: Fill your bucket or bathtub with just enough water to submerge jeans (don’t use any more than you need to). Warm or cold water is fine
4: Add a small amount of detergent of choice to the water and mix
5: Lay the jeans flat in the tub, or submerge in the bucket
6: Agitate jeans gently to loosen up any dirt and grime
7: Wait 45 minutes
9: Empty the bath or bucket, and give the jeans a quick rinse to get out the detergent
10: Roll up your jeans in a (dark) towel to soak up excess water
11: Hang to dry outside

HOW TO MACHINE WASH & DRY
Machine washing will soften your jeans and wash out the indigo quicker than hand washing.
1: Turn jeans inside out to minimise abrasion
2: Set your washing machine settings to use minimum amount of water necessary. Wash on a Cool Wash cycle setting (30°C max) and ensure it uses the least amount of spinning possible
3: Add your jeans and washing liquid
4: Wash
5: Hang to dry outside if possible

Let us know how you get on.

https://blackhorselane.com/how-to-care-for-your-jeans/
for more in-depth article on how to wash your jeans on our Journal.
#BlackhorseLaneAteliers #👖 #🏭 #OnePairOfJeans #indigodenim #indigo #collaboration #madeintheuk #rawdenim #craftjeans #craftdenim
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Pinch, punch, first of the month.⁠
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We wish we could snap our fingers and say goodbye to the pandemic sweeping across the world and that we could all get back to normal life. Wishing everyone positive energy for the weeks ahead. It's going to be a long month, but we can support each other and we will get through this together. ⁠
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#connectivity #togetherness #community

At the end of last week we got many messages from customers which really touched us. Thank you for all your words. It was inspiring to hear your stories and encouragement. ⁠
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One person sent us this poem written by a 13th century Persian poet which really resonated with us.⁠
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When the sea breathes they call it mist;⁠
When the mist piles up they call it clouds;⁠
It falls again, they name it rain;⁠
It gathers itself and rejoins the sea;⁠
And it is now the same sea it ever was.⁠
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They expressed that perhaps this global situation will help us see that however we may appear to each other, we are all connected.⁠
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#connectivity #together #community⁠
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Stay at home. ⁠
Protect the NHS⁠
Save lives. ⁠
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As we enter another week here in London we urge you support our NHS and stay at home. They are doing an incredible job and deserve our cooperation to help ease the spread of Covid-19. ⁠
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Thank you to all NHS and emergency service workers and volunteers helping to look after us and fight against this virus. ⁠
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#stayathome #protectthenhs #savelives⁠
#ournhs

Sunday Style Inspiration⁠
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Our friend Simon Crompton of @permanentstylelondon in his 18oz NW1’s. ⁠
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Simon is an authoritative voice on men’s style and worth checking his blog for advice and reviews on garments, brands and personal styling. ⁠
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It might be less important for some to dress up with self isolation and social distancing taking precedence these days. Although the beauty of denim is that it has become most people’s choice of daily trouser, being robust everyday garment. Now is a good opportunity to wear your raw jeans and break them in or build up more personal characteristics like whiskers, honeycombs in amongst your fades. ⁠
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Have a great Sunday. ⁠ 📸 @jkf_man ⁠
#BlackhorseLaneAteliers #👖 #🏭 #OnePairOfJeans ⁠
#madeinlondon #londondenim #madetolast #mensdenim #menswear #mensstyle #britishmade #turkishdenim #indigodenim #indigo #denimjeans #mensjeans #collaboration #madeintheuk #madeinengland #rawdenim #selvedgedenim #selvagedenim #tailoredjeans #craftjeans #craftdenim

Visit Our Factory

114b Blackhorse Lane, London E17 6AA

Monday-Friday 10am-2pm (closed Saturday & Sunday)

See where our products are made, and who by.

Visit our shop

Unit 32, Lower Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard, London N1C 4DQ

Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 12pm-6pm

Shop denim, haberdashery and drop off repairs.

PLEASE VISIT US AT OUR ATELIERS IN WALTHAMSTOW OR STORE IN COAL DROPS YARD.

Please note: our factory no longer has any stock. We still want to retain our open-door policy, so please do stop by to look at jeans being made or to collect bread (Thursday to Sunday). However, we will not be able to help you fit jeans so please come to our permanent Coal Drops Yard store for this. As we are a working factory, and without a shop present at the ateliers any longer, our opening hours are reduced to 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday only.

Our ateliers has an open door policy. We use the plural as we have a community of makers within our factory building. Come by to see how we’re building a #CraftJeanRevolution.

The ateliers and Coal Drop’s Yard store offers the following services:

– Ready-to-wear collection: jeans, jackets and accessories available to purchase, and we’ll advise on fit and style.
– Denim haberdashery: we have everything you need to make your own jeans at home, or to repair your favourite pair.
– Made to Measure: appointments are available on Fridays from August 9th. Please use the contact form to let us know your requirements and book in.
– Made-to-order: speak to us about getting your favourite model made in a stock denim of your choice.  Please use the contact form to let us know your requirements.
– Alterations and repairs: Have your BLA jeans hemmed on our vintage Union Special or repaired on our vintage Singer*. Pop in to enquire about pricing for other branded denim. *Drop off service, not necessarily done on the spot. Please send enquiries before your visit if unsure.

Factory

Opening Times:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed

Address:
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers
114b Blackhorse Lane
Walthamstow
London
E17 6AA
United Kingdom
+44 (0)208 531 7772

We’re a five minute walk from Blackhorse Road station on the Victoria Line/Overground, and 25 minutes overall from Oxford Circus.
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Coal Drops Yard

Opening Times:
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

Address:
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers
Unit 32, Lower Stable Street,
Coal Drops Yard
London
N1C 4DQ
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 3746 8303

Coal Drops Yard is just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras rail and tube stations. As you exit the stations, follow signs for Regent’s Canal. Cross the canal and Coal Drops Yard is to your left, just off Granary Square. Follow the yard around and we’re at the base of two sets of stairs.
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Our Pop-up Restaurant

Martin and Charlotte run the fine dining concept Gather E17 within the ateliers, with dinner on Friday and some Saturdays, plus Sunday Brunch. They’re also open for some special events, and you can pop in Thursday through Sunday for fresh sourdough bread.

Book via Gather E17

CONTACT US

YOUR ACCOUNT

View your orders, manage your shipping and billing addresses:
https://blackhorselane.com/my-account/

Edit your password and account details:
https://blackhorselane.com/my-account/edit-account/

OUR POLICIES:

Returns, Exchanges, Shipping
https://blackhorselane.com/returns-exchanges-shipping/

Terms & Conditions:
https://blackhorselane.com/terms-and-conditions/

Privacy Policy:
https://blackhorselane.com/privacy-policy/

TESTIMONIALS:

See what our customers say about their BLA clothing and experience.

UNDERSTANDING OUR FITS:

We have produced a handy guide to help in understanding our fits, plus there are size charts on each product page.
https://blackhorselane.com/understand-our-fits/

HOW WE MEASURE:

We also have a handy guide on how we measure our denim products. Use this also to assist in working out your desired finished hem.
https://blackhorselane.com/how-we-measure/

ABOUT OUR DENIMS:

Want to understand what denims we use and why? See our guide on our denims. We’re also working on a helpful denim dictionary.
https://blackhorselane.com/understand-our-denims/

GIFT CARDS:

We do sell gift vouchers for use online and in-store. You can purchase an e-voucher directly or pop in to our ateliers for physical ones.
https://blackhorselane.com/product/egift-voucher/

OUR STOCKISTS

Looking for information on our London Factory Shop? See what we do and how to get to us:
https://blackhorselane.com/experience-our-craft-jean-revolution/

Or for a simple address:
https://blackhorselane.com/contact/

We also have multiple stockists in the United Kingdom & Japan:
https://blackhorselane.com/stockists/

CARING FOR YOUR JEANS

Learn how to care for Blackhorse Lane Atelier or other jeans:
https://blackhorselane.com/jean-care/

REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS

Read about our jean repair & alteration services:
https://blackhorselane.com/jean-repairs-alterations/

MADE TO MEASURE SERVICES:

We are not currently undertaking any bespoke services, but will launch this service in March 2020. It costs £450. We can offer some Made To Order, for example if a style isn’t produced in a particular denim, with a 20% surcharge on the retail cost. Please enquire via the contact form.
https://blackhorselane.com/contact/

MASTERCLASSES:

We have kicked off our Masterclasses for 2020. If a class is fully booked, stay tuned for additional dates or email us to join the waiting list. Book here:
https://www.instagram.com/blackhorselane/

DENIM OFFCUTS:

We use larger offcuts to make our Soho selvedge aprons, but we’re always looking for homes for the remaining ‘wasted’ denim fabric. Get in touch with your project, and we’ll see what offcuts we have available for you. Collection only.
https://blackhorselane.com/contact/

MEMBERSHIPS:

We are proud members of the following organisations:
–East End Trades Guild
–Local Buyers Club