Our Story
The story of Marc Nelson Denim starts with “What goes into making a pair of jeans?”
The easiest answer would be a few yards of denim, thread, rivets, buttons, and a zipper. However, Marc Nelson Denim knows better than that. We understand that there is more to “just a pair of jeans,” and that the answer to the question is not so simple.
Marc Nelson Denim is a small-batch craft denim brand centered on the experience of each customer who wears our denim.
We size, mark, cut and sew each pair to achieve modern-day rarities of ideal fit and the handmade craft. With a love for the rare, each batch is limited and uniquely its own. We create no more than 214 of each specific style to ensure customers receive a truly exclusive product.
Marc Nelson Denim was founded by Marcus Hall, who grew up near the old Levi’s factory on Cherry Street in Knoxville, TN, where his family and friends were once employed. Denim has long been a fabric that not only helped shaped his life, but also the lives of those around him.
With a desire to restore jobs lost in the off-shoring of the American Denim industry, Hall and the MND team has a vision for instilling the same sense of pride Knoxville once felt.
Denim is not only this country’s pant of choice, it is the very fabric of America. Our mission is to celebrate the eclectic heritage of denim and the craftsmen who came before us.
Marc Nelson Denim embraces the one-of-a-kind, the rugged, and the craft of creating dependable high-end pieces that become lifelong staples in closets across America.
The answer to the original question is not about reinventing the wheel, but embracing the revered tradition and becoming a part of it, carving a place out for ourselves within the indigo hued story.
Custom Suiting and Off the Rack
Come in For a Fitting!
Step into Marc Nelson and experience the difference of a suit made just for you. Walk in at your convenience or book an appointment online for a one-on-one fitting with our expert tailors.
We’ll take measurements and guide you through the process to ensure a quality garment from the start.
Pick Out Your Design Details
Every detail matters. From single-breasted to double-breasted, peak lapels to notch lapels, and even custom Vols lining—we try to make your vision a reality.
Choose from premium fabrics, buttons, and tailored silhouettes to create a suit that’s uniquely yours.
Final Fitting & Alterations
Your suit is nearly complete—now it’s time for the finishing touches. Come back in for your final fitting, where we’ll fine-tune every detail in-house to achieve the best fit.
We will decide what final alterations are needed to make the garment fit best, and you can be on your way!
