Designer Hendren Deacon Reveals His Denim Secrets

INSIDE DEACON DENIM with Hendren Deacon!Join us inside the Phoenix studio of designer and operator Hendren Deacon, the self-taught creative behind Deacon Denim. In this episode, we trace his full journey from sewing his first water-bottle bag in 2018 to building one of the most intentional, quality-driven denim brands in the Southwest.Hendren opens up about his transition from chef to full-time designer, how his upbringing shaped his precision, and why he refuses to participate in fast fashion. We also walk through his Daily Driver cut, his denim-on-denim setup, his collaboration with Virgil Ortiz, and the vintage machinery that makes his construction so unique.Whether you love craftsmanship, slow fashion, or stories about building something from nothing—this episode is packed.🎯 Connect with Hendron DeaconInstagram: @deacondenim✅ Subscribe for more interviews with the creators redefining fashion.Click Here For More Info: https://linktr.ee/TrendywithKimAllison– Listen on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms.– Follow @trendywkimallison on Instagram and TikTok.TIME STAMPS:00:14 — Introduction01:47 — Going full-time with the brand03:29 — How sewing started in 201806:39 — His father’s influence09:47 — German precision & design philosophy12:25 — Fast fashion critique16:19 — Denim-on-denim outfit breakdown22:19 — Daily Driver cut details26:22 — Collaboration with Virgil Ortiz31:09 — Learning challenges as a self-taught designer36:11 — The Union Special 3580040:20 — Creative process & sketching42:08 — Current inspirations43:53 — His chopper & lifestyle influences46:12 — Advice for beginners49:21 — What Would You Do?53:33 — How to contact Hendron54:09 — What’s next for Deacon DenimSubscribe to stay in the know. Message me to possibly be a guest on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.