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July 12, 2010
I Bought My First Pair Of Levi’s Shrink To Fit 501’s
Thanks to you, when I needed a new pair of jeans recently, I bought my first pair of Levi’s shrink…
June 27, 2010
This Is Pretty Much Exactly What It Appears To Be
My wife and I went to Barney’s to check out the sale (60% off a fair amount of stuff), and…
June 27, 2010
Sorry, Naked & Famous.
You make a fine jean, but I don’t need a picture of a lady getting sexed on my rear.
June 1, 2010
Q And Answer: Treating Crotch Blowout
“Crotchless in Chicago” writes: After watching your excellent episode on denim, I decided to try out your recommendations on wearing…
May 18, 2010
A Wodnerful Vintage Advertisement
A wodnerful vintage advertisement, via the always-fascinating An Ambitious Project Collapsing. Note that the selling point here is generous cut. …
April 17, 2010
Unbranded
Urban Outfitters is offering a great new denim option: Unbranded. This is denim in its essential form. Without logos, washes,…
February 16, 2010
Q And Answer: Hem, Cuff Or Stack Your Jeans?
Jesse (not me) asks: So since these new Levi’s you posted only come in one length, what do I do…
February 6, 2010
It’s On Sale – Levis Vintage Clothing 1947 501s
These are a much slimmer 501 based on the model introduced in 1947. I got a pair for Christmas, and…
January 29, 2010
Big News From The Folks At Levi’s…
Big news from the folks at Levi’s… their most contemporary cut, the 514, is now available in Japanese selvage denim. …
December 29, 2009
Levi’s Shrink-to-Fit 501s $32.95 On Amazon
Levi’s Shrink-to-Fit 501s $32.95 on Amazon I recommend sizing up about 3" in the inseam, and maybe 1" in the…
December 7, 2009
It’s On Ebay – Crate “Journal” Raw Denim Jeans.
I bought a pair of these at the Barney’s warehouse sale last spring, and really like them – but be…
November 18, 2009
Q And Answer: How Should I Size My Raw Denim?
Andrew writes: I saw your first video, and fell in love with the idea of buying raw denim. The problem…
November 4, 2009
My Mother Spent Several Years As A Textile Conservator
My mother spent several years as a textile conservator. It was her job to clean and preserve fabrics of all…
November 4, 2009
Solid, Affordable Jeans? Levi’s 514
If you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to high-end slim jeans, the Levis 514 is a great option, and they’re…