# The Last Handmade Denim Artist | San Francisco News

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Podcast: [San Francisco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-francisco-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460010)
Published: 2026-07-26T19:14:56+00:00
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## Resource

Oakland lost a denim legend this week with the passing of Roy Slaper at fifty-four — a self-taught artisan who handcrafted some of the world’s most coveted jeans from his tiny Bay Area apartment. Starting in 2007, he defied industry norms by making premium denim without a factory, using vintage machines he believed produced superior stitches and soulful details. Within a year, his limited runs sold out in minutes, drawing global acclaim and lines stretching for hours. Though he retired in 2021, his legacy lives on, inspiring a new generation of independent makers. Beyond denim, he chased skateboarding, swimming, and even part-time restaurant work — always curious, always kind, always making the world a little more handmade. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1be4975272cf5f2b

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