Whatever your mood, our definitive list includes them all. Below, you’ll find a variety of washes and finishes. Inky black, light wash blues, and ecru all make an appearance, but if you’re looking for something with a little more oomph, distressing or even a cuffed hem will add extra edge to the forever fit. Below, … Read more
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Levi’s defines distressed jeans as “jeans that have been manipulated to give them a more vintage look.” Some put rips and holes in this category, others do not. (I do, for what it’s worth.) No matter your camp, it is generally not recommended to make large, single cuts or slits when distressing denim yourself. There’s … Read more
New season, new jeans. At least, that’s the case if you’re the kind of denim aficionado that lives and breathes blue jeans. Even if you’re not, a great pair of jeans can do a lot for your wardrobe, from standing in as an everyday staple that effortlessly goes with everything to serving as a functional … Read more
From the fit to the feel to the wash, there’s nothing quite like finding a pair of holy grail jeans. Just ask Jane Herman, who’s spent the last 20 years—as an editor, writer, and designer—figuring out all there is to know about denim, both new and vintage. So what makes a great jean? What’s the … Read more
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is bringing style and fun back to the European auto market with a retro design that looks just as good in 2024 as it did in 1972, when the original Renault 5 came out. The 5, also known as the R5 and Le Car, was a huge success for Renault, spawning … Read more
Inseam: 27â Length: Regular Style: Slim, Straight Leg Rise: 9.75â, wears mid-rise Size: 23-34 J.Crew petite classic straight jeans Why Itâs Worth It: For a tried and true pair of straight leg jeans, this style from J.Crew is a wardrobe essential. Available in several washes, from dark indigo to light blue, white and black, it’s … Read more
On paper, there should be a disconnect between haute couture, which is made for the .001%, and work-a-day jeans. Though humble in origin, denim has become so ubiquitous that the authors of Global Denim, a scholarly book on the subject, report, “perhaps the majority of the entire population of this planet is wearing blue jeans … Read more
Photo: Courtesy of Zara There is somewhat of a cult following that revolves around dark wash jeans; true denim fans can spend a lifetime looking for the ultimate rinse-wash. These jeans have a softer touch (not to be confused with raw, selvedge denim), since they have been washed using little water in order to remove … Read more
