• Last updated 2/21/13 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

• Last updated 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

• Last updated 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

• Last updated 12/2/10 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

• Last updated 10/21/10 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

• Last updated 10/20/10 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

• Last updated 9/22/11 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

• Last updated 12/17/10 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

• Last updated 10/7/10 by Ruth

Here is a quick guide to help you avoid or spot some common fakes, especially the Polo’s. First, Let's start off with the basics. Always remember that the Burberry Nova Check (this is the correct term for the 'plaid') is always symmetrical, especially in Handbags and Small Leather Goods, this means that the pattern will always line up. The check has ONLY three thick faint navy stripes crosshatching each other. In between the stripes, there is a white filling that is also faint. Also, the red thinner stripes cross exactly in the middle of the blue check. There is... read more

• Last updated 10/1/10 by Jennifer

  1. Sign up for a site or store's emails. Frequently, stores send out emails alerting customers to sales and discounts before they're advertised to the public. It also eliminates the need for checking a site daily. For example, Gap's biannual Friends and Family Discount is sent out via email. This coupon can get you up to 30% off your purchase both online and in stores.   2. Before you buy, check out online coupon websites like Couponcabin.com and Retailmenot.com. These sites offer coupon and discount codes for a variety of websites, from % off to free... read more