• Created on 3/13/11 by Munich

Denim is a rugged cotton twill textile, in which the weft passes under two (twi- "double") or more warp threads. This produces the familiar diagonal ribbing identifiable on the reverse of the fabric, which distinguishes denim from cotton duck. Denim has been in American usage since the late 18th century.[1] The word comes from the name of a sturdy fabric called serge, originally made in Nîmes, France, by the André family. Originally called serge de Nîmes, the name was soon shortened to denim.[2] Denim was traditionally colored blue with indigo dye to make blue "jeans",... read more

• Created on 2/22/11 by DBLurker

What is Following? Following is like subscribing to another member; you'll receive notifications of their activity in public areas.   How do I follow another member? To follow a member, visit their profile page and click the "Follow Member" link under their avatar. You will be able to "unfollow" someone in the same place.   What will I be notified about? When following another member, you'll be notified about many of the same things that appear in their activity feed: replying to threads, writing reviews, and other actions they take around the... read more

• Created on 1/20/11 by Jennifer

    We hope you make our Classifieds section a success by following the guidelines set out in this document.     Seller Rules Posting an item for sale To post an item for sale, click on the "Create a New Classified" button in the specific forum you want to post in.   Your listing MUST include the following information:     Title: you must include the brand of item, the style, the size, and the condition, whether it be NWT, NWOT, Gently Used, etc. Measurements: Make sure to include measurements, especially for jeans and pants (you... read more

• Created on 1/20/11 by Ruth

    We hope you make our Classifieds section a success by following the guidelines set out in this document.     Seller Rules Posting an item for sale To post an item for sale, click on the "Create a New Classified" button in the specific forum you want to post in.   Your listing MUST include the following information:     Title: you must include the brand of item, the style, the size, and the condition, whether it be NWT, NWOT, Gently Used, etc. Measurements: Make sure to include measurements, especially for jeans and pants (you... read more

• Created on 12/27/10 by Jennifer

7 for All Mankind is thought to be one of the first true designer denim brands.  The name is based on the idea that the average person owns 7 pairs of jeans at any given time.   History: Was founded in 2000 by Michael Glasser, Peter Koral, and Jerome Dahan in Los Angeles, California. In 2002, the brand added a men’s line. Late in 2002, Dahan and Glasser left the company. They filed a suit against Koral, alleging that they had not been properly compensated. They went on to launch Citizens of Humanity. In, 2005, the collection added a children’s line. In... read more

• Created on 11/29/10 by Jennifer

 Brand, which has become known for their simple back pocket design and flattering fits, quickly has become popular with fashion insiders and celebrities alike.  Not only has the brand have great classic styles and fits but it helped to spur one of the biggest trends, Cargos (The Houlihan).The mission is as simple as their designs, "To create a classic and sophisticated jean with an emphasis on fit."   History: J Brand was co-founded by Jeff Rudes in 2004 Jeff Rudes had a background working in the denim industry and founded Paris 2000 in the 1970s. He had... read more

• Created on 10/20/10 by Dave

    You know when you are bidding on an item and at the last second you have been outbid?  In most cases that means someone else has sniped the auction.   The Wikipedia definition of "auction sniping":  Auction sniping is the process of watching a timed online auction (such as on eBay), and placing a winning bid at the last possible moment (often seconds before the end of the auction), giving the other bidders no time to outbid the sniper. Some bidders do this manually, and others use software designed for the purpose. A bid sniper is a person or software... read more

• Created on 10/19/10 by Dave

  Premium denim can be an expensive investment. Especially when something is marked down, it is easy to wind up with a case of buyer's remorse. Here are a few questions to ask yourself before making a purchase to ensure you get the most bang for your buck.   1. Do They Fit Properly? Forget about the number on the tag and focus on the fit. It is easy to buy a pair of jeans for the body you hope to have, when you lose a few pounds or on the anticipation that they will stretch. Don't focus on the body you hope to have, or you may end up with a pair of designer... read more

• Created on 10/12/10 by ErmengardiRuel

  Diesel is one of the most popular denim brands in the world. The company offers men’s and women’s styles, which are sold in nearly 80 different countries.   History: Diesel is an Italian company, which started in 1978 by Renzo Rosso and his former boss Adriano Goldschmied (of the AG Jeans company). The brand was founded on the concepts of “rejected the slavish trend following typical of the fashion industry.” And "views the world as a single, border-less macro-culture."  The company rapidly caught on, and in 1985, Rosso gained full control of the... read more

• Created on 10/12/10 by joetan

  There are many ways that you can help DenimBlog.com out.  We would love you to try a few of these and spread the word about our site and community.   - tell your friends about us     - write a blog post about us on your personal blog (this one helps a ton!)   - add an "I heart DenimBlog" badge to your blog:   - Answer some questions in the forums   - "Like us" on facebook by clicking here   - repost a link from our site and spread it around (please do)   - Follow DenimBlog on Twitter   - Write a wiki for us   - Ask a few... read more