NEWS
CANDIANI CUSTOM: MILAN EVENT RECAP
To celebrate our collaborative collection, Candiani invited us to Milan to attend the launch event at their store. The next day we’ve created a selection of BENZAK embroideries and laser patterns, to be applied to our garments exclusively. This extra option is only available in the Candiani store, but...
NAVY WOOL CPO OVERSHIRT
We’ve kept one of our favourite pieces for last: BWS-05 CPO OVERSHIRT 14 oz. dark navy wool mosser. This type of shirt style is based on a classic CPO shirt, which stands for Chief Petty Officer. It was originally worn by US navy officers in the previous century. It’s a perfect example of...
INDIGO INVITATIONAL FADING CONTEST
It’s time for another denim fading contest! We have partnered up with the Indigo Invitational, for their fourth edition (Y4), which is set to start on the 1st of January 2024. If you’re interested in participating, or would like to learn more about fading contests, the following article will get you up to speed.
FIT UPDATE: BS-09 CREW NECK
The BS-09 CREW NECK has solidified its position as a staple piece in the BENZAK collection. Last year, we introduced two garment-dyed colours with a brushed back, but it's the yarn-dyed melee colours that consistently prove themselves season after season: grey melee heavy sweat and oatmeal melee heavy sweat.
10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY JEANS PREVIEW
It is with great pride and joy that we can announce BENZAK will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month. What began as a small capsule collection of only 6 pieces, released through crowdfunding in 2013, has now blossomed into a well-established brand adored by numerous raw denim enthusiasts worldwide.
VIDEO: Proudly made in Portugal
We take pride in delivering an authentic product, which is made possible in conjunction with our manufacturing partners. In this short film we shine a light on the people behind the scenes and their craftmanship, and showcase why BENZAK is proudly made in Portugal.
JAPANESE ONE-WASH SELVEDGE DENIM
Comfort and an easy-to-wear mentality becomes more important every season, so with that in mind we’ve developed our take on this direction: the low tension one-wash 12 oz. RHT. This new fabric comes in two of our more generous fits: BDD-707 and BDD-710N. With its 12 oz. and low tension weave, this new Japanese fabric is essentially the lightweight version of our special #1 fabric. Low tension means...
VIDEO: in conversation with Bonne Reijn
Lennaert sat down with Bonne, the founder of his eponymous suit brand, to talk about our recent collaboration and how it came about. Since they're both Dutchmen, the conversation is in Dutch. But you can turn on the subs if you don't understand our silly little language ;-)
BONNE x BENZAK
We’ve teamed up with Bonne Suits to create a selvedge denim version of their classic workwear suit. This project has become a true collaboration, as we’ve mixed the design of their Bonne jackets with our jeans, using our special #2 fabric, woven exclusively for us by Candiani Denim. The jacket is based on the Bonne Suit double-breasted worker jacket. It is...
VIDEO: BWS-04 SCOUT OVERSHIRT
In this video we’ll guide you through a brand-new shirt silhouette, the BWS-04 SCOUT OVERSHIRT. It’s a versatile style that can both function as a shirt and jacket, depending on the season. The pattern is based on the BWS-03 MILITARY OVERSHIRT block, but with a couple of different design choices. For its debut, we have decided...
VIDEO: military twill chinos
The 10 oz. military twill chinos have been a popular non-denim option in our collection for quite some time now, therefore we’re completing the range for AW22. The fabric comes in three classic colours: golden brown, army green and sand, which take their inspiration from military workwear and vintage garments. The military twill fabric is available in two different cuts...
VIDEO: heavy slub 16 oz. RHT
Besides introducing new fabrics, we’re also big proponents in maintaining a strong core collection. For that reason, we’re reviewing the longest running fabric in our ‘made in Japan’ line: the heavy slub 16 oz. RHT. The fabric is in the heavier range of fabrics and is woven with slub yarns, hence the name ‘heavy slub’. Besides the slubby texture, the jeans are constructed using a....
