Let us help you answer some of your Jeans and Fashion Questions. Here are some blog posts that may help you out: Where are Jeans Made? What are Jeans Made of? How do you buy Jeans on eBay? What is the history of Denim? Six Denim Don'ts! How to Find the perfect Mens Jean Womans Jeans - a Guide to the Best Fit How to Hem your Jeans (with the original hem) How to Wash your Designer Jeans read more
Here is a suggestion for washing your designer jeans Turn your jeans inside out Wash on cold Dry on low for 5 or so minutes. Just long enough so they are not sopping wet, and to dewrinkle a little. Then hang to dry. read more
Summary Hello and welcome to the Denim Blog community. Registration to this forum is free. Neither Denim Blog nor its affiliates makes any warranties or representations whatsoever about the goods or services offered or sold in the mall forum, and Denim Blog and its affiliates specifically disclaim any such warranties or representations. Transactions in the Mall area of the forums are private transactions between you and other members. Buyers and sellers take full responsibility for their transactions. All messages express the views of the author, only. By... read more
Here are some tips for finding the most flattering fit for your body type: For Hour Glass Figure: Look for jeans that are slightly higher rise, which will provide higher coverage in the back as well. Look for brands that offer a contoured waist band, which is a waistband cut on a curve. Boot cut leg are flattering and if you're looking for a more narrow leg, opt for straight-leg over a skinny. Brands to try: Paige and CJ By Cookie Johnson are great options. For Fuller Hips and Thighs: Look for higher rises, rather than lower rises.... read more
Designers are expanding their lines beyond just jeans. There tons of great ways to incorporate denim into your wardrobe besides just jeans. 1. Jean Jacket: Any wardrobe is not complete without a denim jacket. Designers offer a variety of styles, more structured, blazers or even motorcycle styles. A jean jacket can be paired with a skirts, pants dresses or even jeans if you want the denim on denim look. Stick to a darker wash for a more classical option. Some great options include: Current/Elliott's Snap Jacket goes with everything and will... read more
It can be difficult to find jeans that are smaller yet still trendy when you're a petite. Luckily brands are starting to cater to those who are petite by offering their most popular styles and cuts in smaller sizes and inseams. One of the best hints is to check out websites. While some stores to carry petite sizes, If you can't find a petite size in stores, check out their websites. For example, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue offers a wide varitey of designer brands such as Citizens for Humanity, Joe's jeans and True Religion in... read more
UPDATE: 6/16/2010 - Hey everyone! I am in the midst of fixing all ghost photos in this guide after I mistakenly changed the privacy settings in my Flickr account. The missing photos will need to be embedded as new links, so please bear with me as I first locate each photo. In the meantime, If you have any questions regarding crystals, please feel free to PM me (member name, dissociated). Thanks! -Jenny -------------------------- Ok, I'm just going to post all... read more
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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
