More on Denim history, over the ages etc. wonderfully put together @ Denim
Levis, Diesel and 7 for All Mankind and True Religion (my fav jeans brands of all time) and host of other jeans-wear brands wouldn't have been in existence had it not been for Denims that ushered in a mod revival, a renaissance in fashion, and casual and semi-formal wear took an amazing turn for the better!
In fact my all time favorite signature style has been an indigo(the classic color) dark wash jeans paired with a blazer or a white dress shirt worn with a logo belt & trademark buckle:
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Denim has been established as the ultimate fabric of choice for casual wear. This is a fact. But Denim has moved out of being merely just a casual wear to being a designer wear!
And, the whole idea of this post is actually about only one feature, and one feature alone : Denim/ Jeans wear (Denim refers to the fabric and Jeans refers to pants made out of denim)- How, why and what to wear with your jeans!
My love affair with denims started way back in my early teens during the late 80s and the onset of the 90s when Jeans to teens like me meant torn and worn out or probably acid wash! I remember how me and my friends huddled with our savings to the nearest market hoping to get our first awesomest pair! I also loved the denim jackets short and cropped and loved the all-denim cowboy look (more on this bit later).
And at that point in time, I struggled with umpteen queries on denim-wear. I wasn't wearing the right kinds, color co-ordination was haywire, comfort was an issue, and style was the biggest casualty! Moreover, I didn't know what denim brands existed out there!
Although Jeans are a classic and the most obvious choice guys pick up with ease for casual-wear, they may not be always "right" in wearing their jeans the "right" way.
Thus began my fashion quest and gladly I haven't looked back since then. I managed to get it right and no matter how much my body weight and physical stats fluctuate, till date I have been getting it right - wearing my jeans, color, comfort et al - all good!
What I gathered back then has helped me in good stead till now and I'm sharing with you all. Following latest trends is cool but not enough when the trend doesn't fit in with your style and body type!
The biggest hurdle is perhaps not knowing one's body type. Evaluating one's body type is the first step towards getting it "right".
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Jeans come in various avatars just like our body types differ from body to body.
Men can be muscular, short, tall, slim, fat, skinny, lean, bulky, athletic etc.and there are jeans for all these types!
The only way for guys to get the right fit is to try squeezing their hips and crotch into them. Hips don't lie! Try out as many pairs and brands as possible. Since the same size varies across brands.
For tall men or men with long legs, straight-cuts, relaxed are the best fit that be able to snuggle up your waist like a glove; Similarly, for slim guys, Jeans should fit your thighs and derriere and especially the crotch :) comfortably if it's slim-fitted or skinnies.
Men who are rotund (stomach and hips) should only wear high-waisted jeans that cover the belly area to perfection + giving your hips an overwhelmingly leaner and toned look.
The second hurdle is getting the colors right. Colored denims in red, orange, purple/ violet, green look good on few while look hideous on others! If colored denims make you look funny, then stick to classic blues - indigo, light, dark; and blacks and subtle colors like the family of whites, grays and browns.
Colored denims are the hottest trend around this season. But like I said, trends come and go, your style shouldn't be compromised! Read more @
Yup, one more query that guys usually have is on wearing Denim on Denim - right or wrong?
Well, denim-denim co-ordination isn't bad at all! If cowboys can do it, why can't other lesser or better mortals? :)
If you are pairing a denim with denim, might as well do the Americana way! Or, as I say, the way the cowboys do - In style! Yup, don't forget to put on your cowboy hat!
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What to wear on top? I always believe if you have sorted out your bottom, any top will look stylish! With denim, Top options are unlimited! Shirts, Blazers, T-shirts, Jackets, etc. anything and everything goes well when paired with the right set of denims!
Remember, fashion offers innumerable options for us men to highlight and hide aspects of our bodies. We just need to be aware of those options. Like, for a Weight Loss/ leaner Look if you are flabby, wear Vertical Stripes and to look fuller if you are lean, wear Horizontal Stripes.
Now, some more interesting Denim stuff -
Distressed,Baggy, Stretch and Printed Jeans(Jeans with graphic patterns/ designs etc.) are so passe!
The New borns arrive! Read more @
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Ankle-lengths - A popular choice for lower-wear jeans, a trend picked from ankle-length trousers that have been around for quite some time now. Best for lean, toned and slim or skinny men!
Tip - Guys who are not lean and toned could wear straight-cut jeans, either fold up or have their folds altered to look ankle-length. Wear with bright or statement socks and you will be giving your style an instant Spring Summer '12 thrust :)
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Ankle Length Acid Washed Cigarette Jean Pic - thisnext.com
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Ripped Jeans are making a comeback and you can see it's popularity soaring from fashion street to the runway! Me and my ripped jeans from Sisley! Checkout ->
If you are curious to know how to carry Ripped Jeans, then read on -
Super Fabric!
Jeans that mean business! Besides being super sturdy fabric, the new Denims are now being value added with super fabric attributes like the waterproof/ water repellent (Wrangler has introduced these kinds recently) jeans coated with paint, beeswax or wax glaze.. Breathable, light denim fabric etc. with linen-like touch and feel etc.
Here's an interesting new product concept from Diesel - they have taken jeans and genetically spliced them together with sweatpants to produce a mutant offspring called Jogg-jeans, read more @
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Reversible Jeans - Gas presents: Jeggin gas reverse
Gas presents: jeggin gas reverse - Hopefully, a man version will be launched soon and I hope to fit into them!
The jegging SUMATRA is the skinniest jeans ever. Born from the mix of two icons, trendy leggings with the 5 pockets jeans, SUMATRA is realized with a soft and light denim super stretch cloth that gives an excellent fit to the garment, shaping and emphasizing woman´s curves. A second skin fit reproducing faithfully the 5 pockets´ cut and details.
Source : GAS website -> http://www.gasjeans.com/en/collections/jeggingas/
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Like Neil Diamond's "Forever in Blue Jeans", people including me, around the world.. have this mystical connection with their jeans- that just doesn't let go!
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Naked & Famous
Worth mentioning here for their ultra soft Japanese cotton/cashmere blend. Checkout more @
http://www.nakedandfamousdenim.com/
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-Amit Anand
