"At first he thought he wanted to pursue a career in the movie industry, but when he found himself using computers and editing programs, he realized he missed working with his hands. From there, he jumped somewhat randomly into the world of fashion and, within the sector, dedicated himself to a seemingly unattractive sector: jeans. And, little by little, love blossomed."
"Today, the Vermont native is a leading expert on this peculiar subject, which he studies as if it were a science. He has been the jeans whisperer for Tommy Hilfiger, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, and Marc by Marc Jacobs, although he also didn't hesitate when it came to designing $27 jeans for Walmart. Until The New York Times published a piece about it a year ago, it was the best-kept secret in the American textile industry."
"He prefers to keep it that way: for his independent consultancy (Talley Creative) to continue with its five employees and no more, and for him to retain the freedom to say no to companies he feels aren't ready to launch his line of jeans. Recently, the president of a brand told me when he met me that I wasn't at all the way he'd imagined, he explains, knowing he doesn't have the airs that are often attributed to the fashion world."
Benjamin Talley Smith transitioned from film aspirations to hands-on garment work and gradually specialized in jeans. He studies denim with meticulous, near-scientific attention to fit and construction, focusing on details like pocket placement and yoke width. He has consulted for major labels including Tommy Hilfiger, Helmut Lang, Rag & Bone, and Marc by Marc Jacobs, and has also designed mass-market jeans such as a $27 pair for Walmart. His consultancy, Talley Creative, intentionally remains small with five employees to preserve creative control and the ability to decline projects. He combines approachable demeanor with deep denim expertise and collaborative design work.
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