My ‘boyfriend’ jeans are more than willing to spend the entire day with me doing the things I like. In fact, after a day of running around the city or sitting in the park, they look and feel better because of it. Slouchy, comfy, yet flattering ‘boyfriends’ can become a little bit of a quest to find. Well, you don’t have to wait your whole life for that cosmic denim love. Anyone can meet the perfect fit, as long as you know what to look for: Low rise A longer yoke in the back Bigger and/or lower back pockets A slim, tapered leg Fading or distressing Our advice? Take advantage of a trend There are a lot of brands out there that have adapted ‘boyfriends’ just for you. WE RECOMMEND: Levi’s Made & Crafted : Marker               Tellason : Bird               Baldwin : Andi               Have some unisex When it comes to “who wears what”, Nudie and APC are two brands that remain neutral. Both have raw (unwashed) options, which allow you to work them in yourself! We recommend: Nudie: Thin Finn […]

We are excited to announce that we are now offering chain stitched hems, and repairs on crotches and knees at our Toronto location (and coming soon to Vancouver)! Pricing: Chain Stitched Hems $28 – done on vintage Union Special machine Crotch Repair $40 (and up) – torn crotch fixed with reinforcement & patch Crotch Reinforcement $25 (and up) – not yet torn (for rip prevention) Knee Repair $20 (and up) – patch and sew Patch $20 – not sewn For more information, please contact dutilTO@dutildenim.com *To keep up-to-date with when we will be offering these services in Vancouver, please follow us on Twitter or Instagram @dutildenimshop or check us out on Facebook!

Thank you to everyone who biked to our shop in Vancouver or Toronto between May 26th and June 1st for Bike to Work Week 2014. We were excited to be one of the official Celebration Stations, which enabled us to hand out free bike lights, iced David’s Tea and mini Clif Bars for commuters who made sure to stop by on their way home from work that week! In addition to being one of the official ‘Celebration Stations’, we also ran a contest that week – anyone making a purchase from our store was entered into a draw for a Levi’s® Commuter Series Package, which included both a Levi’s® Commuter Series jacket, as well as a pair of the Levi’s® Commuter Series jeans. We are happy to announce the winner of our Toronto contest, Jordan Luckock!               As well as the winner from our Vancouver contest, Steven Debus!               Thank you to everyone who participated! It was a thrill to see as many new faces as familiar faces that week, and we can’t wait to do it all over again next year!

We are proud to launch the newest IDC collaboration; the first three-way in Canadian history. dutil.’s favourite brand IDC (International Design Collective), Vancity Original® Brand, & Hopewell Works Ltd. have joined together to craft a 100% genuine suede and leather satin lined strap-back baseball cap with an engineered hidden pocket to conceal valuables. Please join us in Vancouver on Thursday June 12, 2014 from 8-11pm at Hopewell Works, Ltd. for the launch of the hat. There will only be 100 hats available for sale. Everyone who purchases a hat the night of the event will be entered to win one of 3 collaborative laser inscribed skateboard decks. Hats are available for $98 and can be purchased at dutil. Vancouver and Toronto and online at www.dutildenim.com after June 12, 2014. For more information contact dutil@dutildenim.com

Last month, dutil. Toronto hosted a Nudie repair event entitled “Repairing is Caring”. Check out this short recap and explanation for the event from Nudie’s Phil Rodriguez. Thanks to everyone who could attend and make this event the success that it was!

Pedal your way to some stylish Commuter duds!  dutil. Denim, in conjunction with Bike to Work Week, wants to give you even more incentive to join the two-wheeled commuter movement this summer. Simply add dutil. to your bike route during Bike to Work Week to claim your free bike light* In addition, every in-store purchase made from May 26th-June 1st automatically enters you in our draw for a special Levi’s Commuter Series package!** Why does dutil. think you should bike to work? 1) Daily exercise is good for your overall health and wellness, including stress reduction, which in turn promotes a positive work environment 2) Cycling allows you to enjoy the weather and soak up some valuable, mood-lifting Vitamin D on those sunny summer days 3) Fewer cars and more bicycles on the road reduces pollution, and makes the environment safer and healthier for everyone 4) Commuting via bicycle gives you a fresh perspective on your city 5) Save on gas, have more fun money! Enjoy the summer and remember to cycle safely! <3 dutil. *Limited quantities, while supplies last **Sizes and colours subject to availability Some restrictions may apply, see in store for details.

dutil. is devoted to denim – our Vancouver and Toronto locations are veritable shrines to the fabric in its various incarnations. However, our interests do not end there; in the past year our storefronts have been transformed into a music venue for the launch of the dutil.Records label, and an art gallery for the First Annual Denim + Art Event. Creativity flows through the dutil. team, not unlike another of our passions: beer. This time we’ve collaborated with local artists, writers and beer enthusiasts to compile our first ever zine. We’ll be distributing them from both of our stores and around the city this summer.(I think it pairs well with a heffeweizen and a lemon wedge on a sunny patio.) Don’t forget to pick one up and spread the word! Cheers! For more information email zine@dutildenim.com .

Tonight, April 10th, 2014, our Vancouver store will be participating in the biannual Gastown Shop Hop. For those of you who have never heard of this before, the Shop Hop is an opportunity for the Gastown community to get together, have a few (free!) drinks and snacks, and hop around Gastown to check out the new spring/summer stock. This year, we are offering 20% off all merchandise (applicable to in-store only). Please join us for an up-close-and-personal look at Spring/Summer 2014 denim from 5-9pm tonight!

The biggest men’s denim “trend” we are seeing this spring is the slim-straight leg, in either a raw, or subtly washed jean. This means, that if you haven’t updated your denim wardrobe in a while, buying one of this season’s classic, slim-straight jeans will keep you on trend now, and also for seasons to come. You really can’t go wrong here. The Baldwin Henley in Travis (pictured below) is the perfect amount of wash, while the Samuel by Filippa K (second photo) is a great raw, stretch jean for those who crave comfort and style.                                 While the fit remains anchored in the realm of the slim-straight and the trend towards coloured denim is still quite prevalent, this season’s look is more subtle – leave the brights at home and lean toward more muted, natural tones like these khaki green chinos from Naked & Famous.                   For those seeking a bolder look, waxed denim is back in a big way. Thankfully, Nudie brought back their infamous black waxed Thin Finns just in time for the resurrection of […]

dutil. Toronto Presents: Nudie Jeans Repairing is Caring Event This April 12th and 13th, dutil. Toronto is hosting a Nudie Jeans pop-up Denim Repair Shop – bring in your old Nudie jeans and have them repaired while you sip a Peroni. Toronto locals can bring their well-loved, worn-and-torn, Nudie Jeans for free repairs* by Phil Rodriguez, Nudie’s North American Repair Specialist, giving new life to those old Nudies! Additionally, the Repair Shop will offer all customers free hemming on all Nudie Jeans purchases made that weekend. Nudie Jeans owners can also participate in their ‘Repair Reuse! Reduce’ program where customers can exchange old Nudie Jeans** for an exclusive gift. The donated jeans will be recycled and resold in Nudie Concept Stores. While the Repair Shop will not be offered in our Vancouver location, Vancouverites will receive an exclusive gift with all Nudie Jean purchases on April 12th and 13th! * Repairs are offered free on a first come first served basis, only on Nudie Jeans. Repair jobs will only be carried out if repair specialist is able to perform during active hours. ** Exchanged Nudie Jeans must meet Nudie Jeans wear-and tear requirements, and exclusive gift will be available while stocks last.