Traveling Denim By Takayuki Akachi

Shot over a two year period and spanning over 50 different countries, Takayuki Akachi’s

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Shot over a two year period and spanning over 50 different countries, Takayuki Akachi’s Traveling Denim video is a comprehensive look into a pair of Levi’s. The video was done entirely in stop motion fashion. Throughout the travels and subsequent locations across the world, a progressive look into the denim’s fades and contrasts are documented as it also interjects the wearer’s travel experiences to create a fascinating piece of cinema.

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