Pin Partner Eric Yelsma

Pin partner Eric Yelsma, founder of Detroit Denim Co., shares seven things that inspire him

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Learning To Love Yourself

Coffee Staining

Tea Stains

Materials And Textures

Porcelain Cup

Stain – Bethan Laura Wood

"We design our products so they get better with age. The wear marks, creases and whiskering all make a pair of jeans better and more personal. This set of teacups examines the same ideal. The interior surface of the cup is treated so as to stain more in predetermined places. The more the cups are used, the more the pattern is revealed. I like the notion and purposeful intent of something not being at its best until it has been well used." –Eric Yelsma

Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair Wood Base (LCW), Non Upholstered – Design Within Reach

"Charles and Ray Eames both taught at nearby Cranbrook Art Institute. Their furniture designs are iconic and key elements of the mid-century era. I’ve searched many garage and estate sales hoping to find a piece of their collection. Their LCW (lounge chair wood) is one of my favorites. These chairs are not only beautiful but comfortable as well. Not many can nail both form and function. An ideal pair of jeans also looks, feels and wears well." –Eric Yelsma

an old sewing machine sitting on top of a wooden table in a room filled with other machines

"This is our oldest (and my favorite) sewing machine. If you look closely, you can see the name “Rosie” scratched into the body of the machine. She’s over 100 years old and runs incredibly smoothly. She will, no doubt, continue to run smoothly for many more years. It’s deeply inspiring to work on a machine with so much history. I enjoy crafting jeans on a machine that works so well and has so much soul. It’s also inspiring working on a machine that was truly built to last." –Eric Yelsma

a bronze statue of a man sitting on top of a stone slab with his hands in his face

Detroit Institute Of Arts

Detroit Area

The Great

Auguste Rodin

Detroit Institute of Arts Museum

"The Detroit Institute of Arts is a result of Detroit’s glory days. It is huge and holds a significant amount of world-renowned art. The DIA is always a vibrant and busy place with ongoing activities and exhibits. You can’t visit the DIA and not be inspired. Thousands of world-class art pieces (such as Auguste Rodin’s “The Thinker”) are right in front of you." –Eric Yelsma

a man wearing sunglasses and a vest standing in front of a wall with clothes hanging on it

Soundtrack

Sixto Rodriguez

Searching For Sugar Man

YouTube

"We listen to the “Searching for Sugarman” album at least once a week, and it’s always good. Very good. “I Wonder” is one of my favorite songs on the album. Rodriguez plays around town somewhat often, too. His music is fantastic and it’s great that he is getting recognition after over 40 years. Rodriguez’s music has transcended decades. Good music is music that lasts beyond trends and fads. Apparel is the same way." –Eric Yelsma

"The original denim used for jeans was known as 'selvedge,' a condensed version of 'self-edge' denim, meaning that the edges of the denim were finished rather than rough. I know immediately when I’m working with selvedge denim. It’s superior to typical denim used today. I know that whatever I make with it (jeans, apron, bag etc.,) will be better as a result.” –Eric Yelsma Technology News, Jeans Apron, Denim Ideas, Stripes Texture, Japanese Denim, Selvedge Denim, Nudie Jeans, Be Better, The Source

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"The original denim used for jeans was known as 'selvedge,' a condensed version of 'self-edge' denim, meaning that the edges of the denim were finished rather than rough. I know immediately when I’m working with selvedge denim. It’s superior to typical denim used today. I know that whatever I make with it (jeans, apron, bag etc.,) will be better as a result.” –Eric Yelsma

The Hamtramck Stadium Grounds Crew | Hamtramck MI

“Navin Field Grounds Crew is a grass-roots volunteer in Corktown dedicated to restoring and maintaining the historic baseball field that was home to Tiger Stadium for nearly 100 years. Old Tiger Stadium is located just a few blocks from our shop. We often see the grounds getting the field ready for the next game. I’m inspired by the dedication and hard work that this group exhibits every week in bringing a historic area back to life.” –Eric Yelsma