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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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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The process of finding good-looking jeans at an affordable price is becoming more and more difficult. Luckily for you, we found a pair that won’t hurt your bank account, and will rival the look of denim twice as expensive. Today’s Buy It Now is a pair of raw denim jeans from Five Four Clothing. While everyone is rocking dark denim, don’t be afraid to go with a lighter wash. For Buy It Now info and more pics, see below…
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The NYC opening of the British import Topshop/Topman store has been pushed back more times than the Maino album'difference is, we actually care about Topman’s U.S. release date (for the record, it’s now April 2). Until then, we still have Topman’s top-class online store, which we told you about when it first opened last fall. The store features the best of U.K. style with Uniqlo-style prices'win-win, my dudes.
Today’s Buy It Now is the Indigo Slim Leg Jeans from Topman, made of 100% machine-washable cotton. No faulty designs, no funky pockets, no fancy frills: just quality, affordable denim that looks way more expensive than it really is. For a bigger detail pic of the jeans, Buy It Now info and the new NYC store address, see below…
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Sweatshop-free clothing was a good start, but what about Mother Earth’s pain and suffering? Nowadays, brands like Loomstate are becoming more globally conscious of the way they manufacture their premium denim. In the ongoing battle of conventional methods versus organic, Complex asked Loomstate to break down for our readers the real reasons why going green with their jeans is the way to go. Do the knowledge after the jump.
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Owning a pair of jeans means much more than having the receipt to prove it. Every detail from the fit in the waist to the cuff must meet your needs'you’re the one that has to wear it. So make it yours with these simple denim-related tips. After the jump, get instructions on caring for your denim, what to look for when you’re shopping for denim, and the best way to style your denim.
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Don’t let your kicks look like Papa Smurf slipped in his blue ankles for a ride. With this week’s handy-dandy trick, keep the dye on your jeans, and keep that pearly white on your sneakers in tact.
HOW TO…PROTECT YOUR KICKS FROM RAW DENIM.
If you want to avoid blue stains from dyed indigo jeans on your crispy white kicks, pick a fabric pattern you like and instruct your cleaner to sew it as a lining. It will save your sneaks and makes for a fancy cuff.
Check back each week and read the new issue of Complex for more style tips.
