 Luxury Blue Jeans: Since buying luxury blue jeans is a favorite form of self-indulgence for many gentlemen these days, we felt a short review on a few high-end denim makers would be a good fit. This should not be a high-drama event for most men, as the classic styles are pretty much the same. While fashion designers attach colorful names to their wares, such as Roadie, or Gringo, Barracuda, or Wayfarer, the styles are straight-leg, boot-cut, full-leg, and relaxed fit styles with either a button-down or a zipper fly.
If the first pair of blue jeans rolled out in 1850 and cost $1.50, are today's finest denim trousers really that expensive? Craftsmanship, fit, and cut of the cloth are features of premium dungarees that set those apart from run-of-the-mill denim trousers. Much of the cotton used to produce the finest jeans is milled in Japan, Italy, and the United States.
Birth of the "Blues"
The 1950s were a decade of progress and change socially, economically, and culturally. The decade that brought us Sputnik, Elvis, Johnny Cash, and the first Corvette also is when blue jeans went from work-clothes status to casual pants of the people. The addition of the stonewashing process to the manufacturing of denim changed everything. It softened up the rugged material, making it both comfortable and durable, and the marketplace for the sturdy pants with copper rivets. Shortly thereafter, rebels with or without a cause -- boys and girls alike -- were wearing blue jeans to express themselves both politically and fashionably.
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Today a pair of well-made blue jeans is a fashion statement and a status symbol rolled into one article of clothing. Be practical. Keep in mind that a pair of blue jeans is appropriate attire for many situations -- including washing the car and mowing the lawn. Here are a few sources for the denims generally not worn under such circumstances!
Earnest Sewn Company features rigid denims milled in Japan, Italy, and the U.S. in classic styles. Six styles of blue jeans are priced from $195 to $210 and are available online at www.earnestsewn.com.
Agave Jean offers styles for guys and gals. All jeans are handmade in California. There are six styles for men. Many of Agave's jeans are presented in different texture compositions. Denim from Japan and the U.S. is used. Prices range from $190 to $225. Visit at www.agavejean.com.
Nudie Jeans recently opened its online store. The company bares more than 10 distinct models that are priced from $165 to $300. See the beauty of Nudie's at www.nudiejeans.com.
Tsubi Jeans are considered the finest blue jeans made in Japan. The well-made blue jeans are priced from around $200 to $400 and are available online at www.Ksubi.com.
Stone Island Denim has a broad collection of classically cut blue jeans in black, white, and blue. The company also offers an array of complementing accessories and other clothing. Prices of men's blue jeans, which are made from Japanese cotton, range from $220 to $340. Drop in for look-see at www.stoneisland.com.
For LxM James Rothaar
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