Jeans! The Apparel that belongs in your Closet
- BY: LESLI KADDIN RATTO
- Jul. 14, 2018
Source: http://www.edhfashion.com/want-to-fade-your-new-denim-jeans-faster.php
Summer, Spring, or Winter, I love jeans. They can be dressed for a casual occasion or dressed up as causal chic or for a night out, either by wearing heels, pumps, sandals, or sneakers.
Jeans are defined as “casual pants made from denim which are noted for their strengths and comfort,”
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Blue-Jeans.html .
The name comes from serge de Nimes, France. It was originally from wool and then made from cotton, because the color of the fabric was blue, in which the name “blue jeans “ came to be.
Levis was one of the first jeans to be made and till this day it is worn by many, considered as vintage. True jeans are made form 100% cotton. Cotton is picked from field and processed and baled. It goes into a machine with ben t wire brushes. The machines twist and Stretch the cotton silvers forming yarn. Then the yarn is dyed with chemically synthesized indigo dye. Afterward it is woven,
http://www.historyofjeans.com/jeans-making/how-jeans-are-made/ fully explains how jeans are made entirely.
Below are a few jeans in which to try on, absolutely fabulous.
1.Shop Redone jeans
The High Rise jeans is the perfect blend of vintage and modern. The rise, sitting at the crest of the hip, gives a nod to the styles of the 70's, while the tapered legs add a measure of modernity to the cut. This lustrous shade of blue, mixed with the wear patterns, makes this jean a true individual.
No. 26HR1130191 $300
2. Reformation
Reformation’s design mission is to make effortless silhouettes that celebrate the feminine figure. Fabric is the magic, We make our pieces from super sustainable materials, rescued deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage clothing. As we grow, our goal is to push harder to create more sustainable fabric options.
https://www.thereformation.com
High & Skinny Jean $98
The High & Skinny Jean is part of the Reformation Jeans collection. This is a high rise, stretch jean with a skinny leg.
3. Rag and Bone
From its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone instantaneously distinguished itself by combining British heritage with directional, modern design. Today, the brand has become synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic.
Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, rag & bone prides itself in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. The importance of quality, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail resonated deeply, informing the brand’s core philosophy.
With a downtown sensibility, signature clean silhouettes and an inherent integrity, rag & bone continuously redefines urban style.
High Rise Skinny $195
4. Madewell
Good Days start with great jeans
Simply put, we make great jeans. We also focus on all the things
you wear with denim, like timeless leather jackets,
keep-forever bags, slouchy tees and compliment-worthy shoes.
“MADEWELL IS FOR DENIM
LOVERS—OR BASICALLY
ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES
TIMELESS DESIGNS
THAT PUT YOU AT EASE.”
Joyce Lee, head designer
9” high-rise skinny crop jeans: destructed-hem edition $135
Lean and legs-for-days sexy, our cropped 9" high-rise jeans have an extra layer of holds-you-in sorcery in front, thanks to our supersleek Magic Pockets. Plus, this perfectly worn-in pair has cool destructed hems.
- BY: LESLI KADDIN RATTO
- Jul. 14, 2018