It’s officially that awkward time of year when we’re freezing in the morning and sweltering by mid-day. You know, the In Between Seasons season. It is truly the epitome of the summer to fall transition. This awkward time constantly has us wondering how to dress, so we thought we’d give you a few suggestions to get you through this seasonal confusion. In Between Seasons: Layers for Life Layers should be your best friends this time a year. We suggest a light cotton t-shirt, sweater, and light jacket. Guys, try out our White dutil Basic T with the Naked & Famous Regular shirt in Soft Tartan. On top of this, throw on the Nudie Ronny Patches Denim Jacket. All of these layers are light colours to keep you cool individually, but great all together to stay warm in the morning. Ladies, opt for the White dutil Basic T as well. Layer it with your favorite sweater or cardigan and throw the Levi’s Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Dream of Life Jacket overtop. Like the guys, this light-colored combo will keep you feeling the perfect temperature and feeling confident when removing a layer or two. Shorts? Pants? In Between Seasons Solutions Choosing which bottoms to […]

Dutil Eyewear International Launch Dutil is pleased to announce the international launch of its first eyewear collection. We invite you to join us at Durant Sessions at 315 W. Cordova Street in Vancouver on Thursday, September 7th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a celebration of this international launch. To give you a rundown of the new eyewear collection, we sat down with the founder and designer behind dutil Eyewear and dutil Denim, Eric Dickstein. We talked to him about his inspiration and drive behind the new eyewear collection. When did you get the idea for dutil Eyewear? It’s been a little more than a decade. I’ve been in the eyewear industry since 1996. I started with Oliver Peoples and for the last 10 years I’ve been envious of people who have been creators, so I wanted to do it. What is the inspiration behind dutil Eyewear? The inspiration is balanced discoverability and classic design. I have a lot of whacky ideas in my head, but I mostly like the idea of human beings being able to wear my product. I prefer something to be about the person and what they are wearing. I’ve also always been attracted to […]

Denim experts by day… Dutil is excited to announce a new series to the blog; Staff style. Each month, a staff member from our Vancouver or Toronto locations will be interviewed to learn a little bit about them and about their favourite jeans and apparel picks of the month. Here at dutil, we consider our staff jean-iuses, so we thought we’d share their top picks and knowledge with you! Meet Edwin, our jean-ius This month, we are talking to Edwin, a jean-ius at our Vancouver location. We spoke with him to find out a little more about himself and his personal style favourites for the upcoming fall season. Q: We’ll start off with some get to know you questions, how long have you been working at dutil? A: I’ve been here since mid February, so just about 6 months now. Q: What’s your favourite flavour of ice cream? A: I flip-flop between strawberry and chocolate, but as of now I’d have to say chocolate. Q: If you could be anywhere else in the world right now, where would you be? A: If you throw a couple hundred buckets of sand around me I’d be pretty happy where I am right […]

Neuw: The denim has landed Tis’ the season for everything new (and everything NEUW). We are very happy to have fresh arrivals from NEUW for the upcoming season so we thought we’d show you what’s just flown in from our stylish Australian friend. The rundown  If you’re not familiar with the brand, you better catch up because they’re making moves FAST and continuously leading in the denim world. NIEUWLANDSTRAAT (aka NEUW) is an Australian denim brand that launched in 2009, spreading globally in 2011. The brand describes itself as a “modern brand” that strives to “respect the heritage” and “embrace the future.” On top of this, NEUW highly values its ethical production, manufacturing and distribution processes. This means a safe manufacturing environment, no child labour, fair trade standards as well as an environmentally friendly commitment throughout all aspects of the brand. Need we say more? Not only are the denim styles the perfect mix of timeless and modern for both men and women, this brand has also formulated the ideal ethically based production, manufacturing and distribution model for the global market. 3 reasons why we love NEUW  Dutil is always happy to spotlight a brand that is doing it right in all […]

Fall denim is rolling in to dutil stores so we thought we’d give you a little peek of what’s new from Nudie! Your favourite 100% organic cotton jeans are back for another season with new styles and new washes on both old and new favourites. Dutil always looks forward to new arrivals from Nudie Jeans. This Swedish brand never disappoints in creating eco-friendly, classic jeans for all genders! NUDIE JEANS – THE RUNDOWN As mentioned, Nudie Jeans are made from 100% organic cotton. On top of this, they value social responsibility and transparency in all aspects of the denim production. All jeans are ethically produced in Italy or Tunisia. So, you could say this brand totally strips down and bares it all when it comes to making these jeans. You can find more information here about Nudie’s sustainable production process. Nudie has a little something for everyone. Looking for a skinny jean? Try the Skinny Lin or the Tight Long John. After a more relaxed fit? The Brute Knut might be more up your alley. Otherwise, the Lean Dean is a perfect tapered jean. TRENDING THIS SEASON – FEARLESS FREDDIE + LEAN DEAN Nudie is known for projecting the trends of […]

Dutil is thrilled to welcome another Canadian friend to the family, IRIS Denim. Inspired by women, for women, IRIS Denim does not disappoint in the realm of ladies denim. This new denim superstar takes pride in their environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. All the jeans are ethically made, minimizing water consumption while utilizing biodegradable wash agents and natural enzymes. As well, all unused materials in the fabrication process are recycled. Did I mention the jeans are actually manufactured in Canada too, on top of being designed here?! Yup, IRIS Denim is doing it all and we couldn’t be happier to have them in stores!   IRIS Denim Bad Reputation Currently, dutil is carrying IRIS Denim’s iconic style Bad Reputation. This high-waisted skinny jean comes in a classic dark indigo wash with contrast stitching and a gorgeous high waist. The stretch in this silhouette will make these jeans mould to your body AND hold their shape. We have no doubt you’ll be adding this staple silhouette to your wardrobe. With four more styles coming in the fall, we thought we’d introduce you to IRIS Denim and give you a little taste of this new Canadian brand. If you like what you see then you’re […]

To Shrink or not to Shrink – Unsanforized Jeans Originally, we posted about shrinking unsanforized denim last September. With the good weather continuing, we thought it would be an ideal time to recycle these tips so you can take advantage of the sun for this shrinking process! After all, it’s Shrink-to-Fit Season.  Consider your first soak as a denim baptism – once they come out of the water, they’re a completely new, customized garment. Unsanforized Run-Down   Timing is everything – this adage rings especially true when it comes to the inaugural shrinking of a new pair of unsanforized (shrink-to-fit) denim. Our friends at Tellason explain that unsanforized denim is distinct in that it has NOT been “stretched, fixed and shrunk in length at the mill . . . Since unsanforized denim does not go through this process, it is expected to shrink up to 10% after the first soak.” The major advantage of choosing unsanforized denim is that despite the semi-arduous process, you can turn a standard (typically straight, relaxed) pair of jeans into a customized, tailored fit, depending on how you break in, soak and dry out the untreated denim. Levi’s put together a short film that expresses […]

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Buy any Pair of Freenote Jeans and get this Jacket Free (orig: $295) We love the new Freenote Worker’s Jacket. With custom metal hardware from Kentucky, Japanese dobby indigo fabric and triple needle details this jacket might just be your new autumn go to. And your friends won’t believe it when you tell them you got it for free. Did Someone Say Free? (As in Freenote?) Get yours fast because these jackets will only be available while supplies last. We love their jeans because they’re comfortable, raw denim that’s made in California. Some of our favourite fits include the Portola, the Avila and the Rios. They even did a collaboration with Red Wing, bringing us the Freenote x Red Wing Rios jean. Most of their jeans are in the slim/straight realm, but if you’re looking for an athletic fit you should check out the Portola – a great tapered jean that offers a little extra room in the seat and thigh – perfect if you’re a weightlifter. With so many great jeans to choose from, it’d be a travesty not to take advantage of this great offer. Not sure what size to wear? Send us a shout and we’ll help you figure out what […]

Our editors have harvested their favourite picks for Fall/Winter 2016 at dutil. We're proud to present our curated list of Fall essentials for men and women from our favourite brands from across the world.