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The cost of a domestically-produced pair of premium blue jeans

July 7, 2011

The Cost Of A Domestically-produced Pair Of Premium Blue Jeans

The Wall Street Journal has an interesting article on the cost of a domestically-produced pair of premium blue jeans. Ignore…

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We Got It For Free: J Brand Jeans

July 6, 2011

We Got It For Free: J Brand Jeans

When J Brand contacted me about doing a review, I admit I was pretty skeptical. A quick look at their…

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Let your smile be your umbrella

April 9, 2011

Let Your Smile Be Your Umbrella

streetetiquette: Ali of A Noble Savage  Let your smile be your umbrella, shielding you from those who would accuse you…

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Levi’s latest fit for men: The Ex-Girlfriend Jean

February 8, 2011

Levi’s Latest Fit For Men: The Ex-Girlfriend Jean

thesilentist: Levi’s latest fit for men: The Ex-Girlfriend Jean — OK, now these hipsters are just fucking with us. I…

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These are shrink-to-fit 501s

January 29, 2011

These Are Shrink-to-fit 501s

suitsandboots: About one year of wear, a few soaks along the way. (3/3) Also, I lament the fact that posting…

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Kiton

October 20, 2010

Kiton

Kiton makes some of the finest (and most expensive) ready-to-wear men’s clothing in the world.  They also make these blue…

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Q and Answer: Treating Crotch Blowout

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…

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Sanforized

May 26, 2010

Sanforized

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A Continuous Lean

May 2, 2010

A Continuous Lean

A Continuous Lean testifies on behalf of his Gap raw selvage jeans.

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Some gentlemen in the mid 60s doing casual, functional clothing right

April 12, 2010

Some Gentlemen In The Mid 60s Doing Casual, Functional Clothing Right

Some gentlemen in the mid 60s doing casual, functional clothing right.  On the dome of St. Paul’s in London. (thanks,…

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The success of the high-end 'distressed’ denim phenomenon

February 24, 2010

The Success Of The High-end ‘distressed’ Denim Phenomenon

For years the hollow claims of every marketing guru who insists that consumers ‘demand authenticity’ has been neatly debunked by…

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Q and Answer: Hem, Cuff or Stack Your Jeans?

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…

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It’s On Sale - Levis Vintage Clothing 1947 501s

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…

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Levi's Shrink-to-Fit 501s $32.95 on Amazon

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…

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Eight Days of Style

December 12, 2009

Eight Days Of Style

Reader Lucy wrote to us to ask that we suggest eight super-basic, affordable Hanukkah gifts for her boyfriend “to replace…

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