Departures of note

Roy Slaper was an American denim designer who gained a devoted following among denim enthusiasts for his high-end jeans. After filling his apartment with industrial sewing machines, he began producing premium denim that made him a celebrated figure in the niche world of denim-heads during the era of lumberjack chic.

Slaper's work was characterized by a hands-on, craft-driven approach that set his jeans apart in a market increasingly dominated by mass production. His designs earned him a reputation as an unlikely legend of the denim world, admired for their quality and authenticity.

He died in 2026 at the age of 54.