With all the denim brands out there, it can be difficult to differentiate the ones whose barks are stronger than their bites. Sometimes the silent ones make the most noise. Pay attention to detail and we’ll show you what we mean.
Conceived in Japan and brought to life in the USA via Italy, this is what we call some well-traveled denim. Stay internationally fresh with today’s Buy It Now, the hand-crafted Fulton Harrison jeans from Earnest Sewn. So however you say it—”sayonara,” “ciao,” or “I’m out”—you’re good to go! See below for how to Buy It Now…
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Self Edge was founded by Demitra Georgopoulos (top) and Kiya Babzani.
Like a good pair of dress shoes, everyone should own a pair of high-quality jeans in their wardrobe. But as you delve deeper into the world of denim, you’ll find that—like everything else—as quality goes up, so does the price tag. Seeing that we want you to get the most out of a purchase that should be treated as an investment, we hollered at our friend Kiya Babzani, co-founder of San Francisco’s denim utopia Self Edge, to find out exactly what you’re paying for when you drop dough on designer jeans. Read on for his denim tips, as well as which brands won’t break the bank and the truth about washing raw denim…
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STORE: Context Clothing
CITY: Madison, WI
SINCE: 2005
FOUNDED BY: Sam Parker and Ryan Huber
PRICES: $$$ (out of 5)
WHY WE COSIGN: What DQM and UNFTD are to sneaker stores, Context Clothing is to denim shops. Not satisfied with just selling denim, these guys opted to head down the “boutique” path and make the in-store experience just as cool as the product. Much like sneakerheads, denim connoisseurs are often interested in the story behind the final product as much as the item itself. From the quality of the denim to the cut, Context knows everything there is to know and are more than happy to share the wealth (unlike their sometimes overly pretentious cousins in the sneaker industry).
Stocking brands like Atelier LaDurance, A.P.C., Dunderdon, Engineered Garments, Nom de Guerre, Nudie Jeans and Woolrich Woolen Mills, these guys have an eye for quality and that’s for damn sure. So get your denim game as proper as your sneaker collection and make sure to stop buy…if you’re ever in Wisconsin. You would be a fool not to, what else is in Wisconsin?
BRANDS CARRIED: Atelier LaDurance, Nom De Guerre, Nudie, A.P.C., Kicking Mule Workshop, Woolrich Woolen Mills, Wings + Horns, Somet, Shades of Greige, Quoddy, Momotaro, Krane, Kenton Sorenson Leather, Jean Shop, Band of Outsiders, Dunderdon, Canada Goose and Engineered Garments.
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As we mentioned last week, having a good-looking pair of jeans doesn’t mean you have to break a bill. Today’s Buy It Now, some dope raw denim from April 77, is more proof that affordable quality jeans are out there—you just have to look for them. Or, alternatively, just rely on us to find them for you. The Crusader New Morning jeans are some slim-fit (not skinny) raw denim that will leave you looking fresh without breaking the bank to do so. For details, pics and Buy It Now info, see below…
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Jeans are, arguably, the most versatile and wearable pieces of clothing in fashion history, with indigo being the most popular by far. Who do you know that doesn’t own at least one pair? Go on, we’ll wait…Nobody, that’s what we thought. Capitalizing on their popularity throughout the years, brands have made them available at all price points: from bargain-basement-cheap to pairs so expensive you’d be embarrassed to tell your mother how much you paid for them. We realize that not everyone has the funds to drop a couple hundred for some pants, so we put together a list of the best indigo jeans under $100. For all those ballin’ within a budget, brands like Levi’s, A.P.C, and WESC deliver quality product to keep you looking like a million bucks, even if you only spent $70…
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These days of chill mornings and volcano-heat afternoons are tricky to dress for. That’s why today’s Buy It Now is perfect for keeping you warm during the a.m. and giving you cool points while doing so. The light-colored denim jacket from our friends at G-Star easily pulls off the “I’m cool without trying” look with its slim fit and distressed details.
And don’t be afraid to throw a hoodie under it when the weather really starts getting brick. Whether it’s for going to class, getting to the office, or just casually doing fuckall, the Vintage Repair Denim Jacket will hold you down just fine. For a detail pic and Buy It Now info, see below…
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Remember those youthful years when you contributed exactly zero dollars to the purchasing of your jeans, and could therefore care less whether they ripped while skating? Well, it’s your chance to relive the glory days with today’s Buy It Now—a pair of jeans from Quiksilver made specifically to withstand falls, skids, flips, and everything else you can think of.
What are they, made of iron? Nope. The fabric used in these pants is patented Coolmax, which is not only lightweight and stretchy, but also provides moisture control to prevent that sweaty-balls conundrum. Add the rubber-coated buttons that help avoid snags, the bar tacks in high stress points that prevent rips, some black denim to hide stains—well, you got yourself some fly jeans. See below for details and Buy It Now info…
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Let’s be honest. Most white jeans you see on the street—you know, the ones that look like they’ve been sitting in bleach since winter and fit like cardboard—look mad douchebaggy. More power to you if you can successfully pull off the bright-white denim look, but for those that are still on the fence, we’ve got the perfect item to break you in.
Today’s Buy It Now, brought to you by Swedish label Our Legacy, are technically “white” but they are made entirely of organic cotton, which gives them a soothing cream color—more L.E.S. than East Hampton. If you’re gonna experiment with lighter colors of denim, here’s your first pair. For Buy It Now info, details, and pics, see below…
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It’s a hard life we live trying to find the perfect denim—you know, not too baggy and not too tight. Well, no need to look any further ’cause professional skateboarder Andrew Reynolds designed the Altamont Reynolds Wilshire Denim to fit just the way you like. The low-rise waist, button-fly, and slim-fitting legs will help the ladies peep your shoe game and the stretch denim material ensures that your knots will fit. Check out other colorways, detail pics, and Buy It Now info after the jump…
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Welcome to the wide world of jorts (a.k.a. jean-shorts), adored by disco party promoters and Alabama mixtape rappers alike. We’re guessing you lean to the middle-right of that continuum (although we fucks with Yelle too)—but in any case, you never wanna take the jorts look to the extreme. So for those who want to rock jean-shorts without looking foolish, Cali-based KR3W has the perfect pair for you.
Today’s Buy It Now is the KSlims Denim Short by KR3W, which is 99% cotton and 1% spandex (strecthy!) with frayed leg holes that won’t reveal your hairy man-thighs. For Buy It Now info and both colorways, see below…
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