Jae Chung & Sal Minicucci | Why Gap 1969 Jeans Were So Good 

In response to Stefano Aldighieri's Open Letter to Gap, Inc. Ram Sareen and Sal Minicucci began reminiscing about the iconic American brand, and in particular the Gap 1969 jeans designed by Adriano Goldschmied, launched in 1999. Along with Jae Chung -- a denim finishings expert who happened to be visiting the Tukatech office -- Ram and Sal discuss what made these jeans so special, and why denim in general is such an enticing artistic medium.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Open Letter to Gap, Inc. by Stefano Aldighieri (published with permission to the Tukatech website): tukatech.com/open-letter-to-g...
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00:00 - Open Letter to Gap, Inc.
03:19 - Jae Chung
06:05 - Gap 1969 Jeans
09:29 - Designer Distress and Embroidery
16:43 - Custom Fit and Custom Design?
19:39 - Making Sacrifices
21:56 - Give 150% to be Successful
22:55 - Sal's 501 Jeans Businesses
27:54 - Selling Price of Gap 1969 Jeans?
29:50 - 'Made in USA' Denim is the Best
31:09 - Denim Reflects Our Emotions
32:23 - Local for Local
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