The denim car interior is not an easy look to pull off. When it looks good, it's great. But when it looks bad, it's atrocious. Tell us how you think Garage Italia Customs of Milan, Italy, did with the interior of this Mazda MX-5 Miata, which is wrapped in both Alcantara and... well, enough jeans to satisfy the snazziest "Denim Dan." … [Read more...] about Denim Dan’s Dream Car: The MX-5 Levanto
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Beetle Rocks a Denim Soft Top by Haartz
If you’re planning to attend the New York International Auto Show this weekend, make sure to swing by the Volkswagen display to see the new Beetle Convertible Denim — which features a unique denim convertible top made from fabric by Haartz Corporation. … [Read more...] about Beetle Rocks a Denim Soft Top by Haartz
Levi’s Gremlin: With Seats of the Pants
Here on The Hog Ring, we've written a lot about the fusion of auto upholstery with fashion, but it's certainly not a new concept. In 1973, the AMC Gremlin was offered with an optional Levi's interior. Real jeans weren't used though. Because fire-safety regulations prohibited the use of denim, the automaker spun nylon to look like the genuine article. … [Read more...] about Levi’s Gremlin: With Seats of the Pants
Ugly Upholstery: Denim Interiors
Last year, Fiat debuted a limited-edition 500C designed by Diesel, the brand-name clothing company. Its interior was trimmed in denim fabric, stitched together in bright yellow thread and even featured a fifth pocket - you know, to give it that jeans look. At the time, I scoffed at the idea - as jeans seldom look good on anything but pants (need I remind you of men's denim … [Read more...] about Ugly Upholstery: Denim Interiors
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