Top 135 Best Jeans & Denim News, Reviews & Trends

• 5 Gucci Black Denim Items I’d Add to My Collection - "Classic yet modern, I keep revisiting these bags."
• 5 reasons why you should never feel guilty about wearing jeans every day - The Telegraph.
• 5 women on how to find your dream jeans - The Telegraph.
• 6 Fall Denim Trends We're About to See Everywhere - "Fall is coming in hot and so are the new fall denim trends that will have a hold on the season to come. While jeans are 100% the mainstays in our closets, they're certainly not immune to the ebb and flow of the trend cycle. The big themes to know? Jeans are getting longer and baggier, waistlines are dipping lower, and the proclivity towards the early aughts is only growing stronger."
• 7 ways to update your denim for autumn - The Telegraph.
• 8 Luxury Denim Brands Worth Your Investment 2022 - "Jeans are a ubiquitous fashion staple, worn by many. They transcend class, gender, race, age, and location, but jeans weren’t always the fashion democratizing style choice they are today. They have a rich and interesting history, indicative of the social and political climate of the time. To help you make a right luxury jeans choice, here are the top eight brands to consider for your next jeans purchase."
• 10 Best Black Jeans for Men in 2022 - "There are a few garments more versatile than a pair of black jeans, and it’s something everyone should have in their closet."
• 10 Delightfully Fresh Ways to Style Your Denim for Spring - "Nothing is more foundational in a wardrobe than a go-to pair of denim. And with new fashion fads constantly on the rise, there’s something to be said about returning to those closet classics we know and love—non-trend trends, as we like to call them. This season, however, we’re all about elevating our essentials with an emphasis on sleek and strong styling."
• 10 Most Expensive Jeans Brands in The World 2021 - World's Top Most.
• 10 Most Expensive Jeans in the world - Fine Tailored.
• 10 of the best embroidered jeans to get Amal Clooney's playful weekend look - The Telegraph.
• 10 of the best men's denim jackets - The Telegraph.
• 10 Times Sienna Miller Has Proved That Denim Is the Ultimate Wardrobe Staple - "Over the years, Sienna Miller has cemented herself as a style icon with a roster of boho-chic wardrobe staples that are effortlessly cool and comfortable. Her outfit formulas often include preloved handbags and vintage Gucci gems (Miller is a longtime friend of the Gucci house), but her style is defined by her eye for denim."
• 13 Best Jeans Secretly Sold on Amazon 2023 - "The best jeans on Amazon come from top denim labels and hidden gem brands. We found 13 of the best jeans on Amazon to shop now."
• 15 Best Motorcycle Riding Jeans You Can Buy in 2021 - HiConsumption.
• 15 Best Selvedge Jeans for Men to Buy in 2020 - "Going for selvedge is an investment in quality. These are the best pairs to get you started, or continue your obsession."
• 15 Straight-Leg Jeans to Fall For - "Shop the Fashion Set’s Most-Loved Silhouette." Vogue.
• 19th-century Levi's jeans found in mine shaft sell for more than $87,000 - "A pair of Levi's jeans from the 1880s has sold at an auction in a small town in New Mexico for more than $87,000. The jeans - found in an abandoned mine by a 'denim archaeologist' - were bought by 23-year-old Kyle Hautner and Zip Stevenson, a veteran of the vintage denim market."
• 20 Best Cropped Jeans to Wear All Season Long 2022 - "A general rule of thumb: The best cropped jeans hit just right above the ankle. It’s a proportion that’s perfect for petite women but equally as stylish on all heights. With the spring season upcoming, cropped jeans are the ideal wardrobe staple. You can pair them with a simple white T-shirt for a casual weekend outing, or they can just as easily be elevated for the office with a blazer and a low heel. Dressed up or down, cropped denim remains a timeless classic for all seasons." Vogue.
• 23 Best Denim Brands of 2023 to Shop Now & Always - "Every day is a good day when you wear your favorite jeans. But before you found the one, you likely had to sort through the many denim brands on the market and engage in a try-on-and-error journey. When you know who makes your very perfect pair of jeans, the task becomes all the easier." VOGUE.
• 25 Most Expensive Jeans In The World - List25.
• $45 Old Navy Jeans Are Officially the Coolest Pair of Denim I Own - yahoo!life.
• A New Brand of Jeans - With Just a Single Style - The New York Times.
• Amal Clooney exhibits polished airport style in leather jeans - The Telegraph.
• Are skinny jeans still fashionable? - The Guardian.
• Are the '90s favourite bootcut jeans back in style? - The Telegraph.
• Are These the Most Expensive Jeans in the World? - "Jeans - or their very fancy doppelgängers - have been the biggest trend of the week. Valentino and Balenciaga make the case that sometimes the most spectacular clothes are the hardest to recognize - and replicate. Chanel takes it easy." The New York Times.
• Asymmetric jeans: will you wear the trousers that are flared one side, skinny the other? - "Céline Dion has done her bit to popularise perhaps the last word in outré legwear. But will they take off with the general public?"
• BALENCIAGA'S WILD DENIM PANTS-TOP IS HERE - "On the side, it seems like Balenciaga's denim pants-top bears risqué cutouts. Until I discovered that those slashes were actually armholes. Priced at $1,590 (plus a $795 down payment), Balenciaga's jeanstop also comes with customary back pockets and a brown branded leather patch."
• beginner's guide to taking care of your denim - "Funnily enough, it's not as simple as just throwing them in the washing machine."
• Best Designer Denim Spotted on the Spring ’17 Runways - Vogue.
• Best Japanese Denim Labels Every Jeans Collector Needs to Know - Vogue.
• Best White Jeans to Wear This Spring & Summer 2022 - "Whether you subscribe to the notion that white is meant to be worn in the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day, or you live for a winter white, ochre, and pristine ivory ensemble, the facts remain the same: white jeans are essential in any wardrobe."
• Bootcut Jeans Are the Cornerstone of Kendall Jenner’s Sophisticated Wardrobe - "Kendall Jenner has managed to whittle her minimalist wardrobe staples down to a few core essentials - and one of the supermodel’s mainstays remains bootcut jeans. Seldom do we not see the recently appointed FWRD creative director rocking them, and pretty darn well, too."
• BOYFRIEND JEANS - definition & explanation.
• Brad Pitt in 4 Stroke Jeans - Denimology.
• Breton Shirts - men's Denim shirt.
• Breton Shirts - women's Denim shirt.
• Brigitte Macron makes a case for skinny jeans - The Telegraph.
• Claudia Schiffer’s forever fashion: ‘I first wore these jeans in 1993. I like the fact they still fit!’ - "The actor and model wore these on the Chanel catwalk and has pulled them out many times since. The denim has faded, but they have never gone out of style."
• CPFM × Denim Tears July 4 Capsule Collection - "CPFM × Denim Tears Highlights Jimi Hendrix's Rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'."
• CROSS-BRAND COLLABORATION - definition & explanation.
• DENIM - Wikipedia.
• Denim brand mocked online over a pair of $168 THONG jeans that are made up of just a waistband, pockets & seams - Daily Mail Online.
• Denim Hunter Brit Eaton Is the Indiana Jones of Old Jeans - "The salvager of long-buried pants risks his life to give relics of the Old West a second shot."
• 'Denim is rubbish for keeping you warm': experts' tips for cold-weather dressing - "Avoid thick socks with tight shoes, try a neck buff and invest in a rechargeable waistcoat – top tips for dressing warm from a groundsman, a National Trust ranger and a cold-water swimmer."
• Denim Leg Warmers Are The TikTok-Approved Way To Upcycle Your Jeans - "Fashion has had a string of odd trends this year, from unnecessary belts to glass handbags and cargo jeans. But if there’s a trend that takes the 'Most Unexpected' trophy this summer, it’s denim leg warmers."
• DESIGNER JEANS - Wikipedia.
• Dungaree (fabric) - historical term for an Indian coarse thick calico cloth. The word is possibly derived from Dongri, a dockside village near Mumbai. Cotton twill with indigo-dyed warp thread is now more commonly referred to as denim.
• Farewell, High-Waisted Skinny Jeans. The Low-Rise Returns - "Fashion brands including Miu Miu are leaning into the revealing low-waisted look for spring. But some women are not quite ready to revisit the early 2000s."
• Fashion's dirty secret: how sexual assault took hold in jeans factories - "After revelations of sexual violence in Lesotho garment factories, where jeans are made for brands such as Levi’s, workers fought for better conditions. But now Covid-19 has hit the fashion industry, those gains may be lost."
• Forever in blue jeans? Levi's shakes off its troubles by embracing the past - "The 165-year-old denim brand had faded – but it seems to have hit its stride once more, and is reportedly considering going public."
• Forget denim trends, here are jeans that will actually flatter you - The Telegraph.
• Gloria Vanderbilt, Jeans Queen - "She was an author, an artist, a swan and a mythic figure. But her most indelible legacy may be what she did for denim."
• Grown-up denim for the sophisticated man - The Telegraph.
• Have you heard the one about the £300 faux-mud splattered jeans? - The Telegraph.
• Head-to-Toe Denim Is Back - 10 Ways to Wear (and Shop!) the Trend - Vogue.
• Here's evidence the mere denim jacket is making a comeback - The Telegraph.
• How airbag jeans & high-tech vests could make motorbikes safer - "Balanced on two wheels without a protective shell, riding a motorbike is far more dangerous than driving a car. In the United States, for example, motorcyclists are about 28 times as likely as car occupants to die in a crash. But innovations in airbags could help keep motorcyclists safe."
• How Low Can These Low-Rise Jeans Go? - "Well, we’ve reached new lows - sartorially speaking, anyway. The latest denim trend to grace the spring 2022 runways? Ultra-low-rise jeans in baggy, oversized silhouettes. The polarizing style has been gaining steam over the past few seasons, but brands like Missoni, Vaquera, MSGM, and Molly Goddard have proved that the revival of low-slung denim is not some blip on the fashion radar - it’s here to stay." VOGUE
• How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans & other clothes without washing them? Experts weigh in - "The number of times it’s appropriate to wear clothing items without washing them often seems based more on folklore or a person’s upbringing than professional advice. Not knowing when to wash your clothes can have consequences on both ends of the spectrum. Washing them too seldom could lead to skin problems or infections, and washing them too often could harm your clothing. The latter can also result in unnecessary laundry and use of resources. Here are some guiding principles to help you determine when a garment can be worn again without washing and when it’s time to toss it in the hamper."
• How to buy men’s jeans: ‘The perfect pair can be your favourite garment for decades’ - "From rear-flattering fits to choosing the hardest-wearing fabric, menswear experts share their secrets for good jeans."
• how to fall in love with jeans again - "The tracksuit era is over, and denim is back. But with a dizzying number of styles - and claims of sustainability to wade through - which will you pick?"
• How to wear white jeans in a modern way - The Telegraph.
• How Vetements Created the Jeans of the Season - and What the Brand Is Doing Next - Vogue.
• How Victoria Beckham & Khloe Kardashian helped kill the skinny jean - The Guardian.
• I Abandoned My Skinny Jeans. What Top Do I Wear With Baggy Pants? - "A reader wonders how to style loose pants."
• I can’t believe it’s not denim: it costs thousands to make fake jeans look this real - "Intricate beadwork, silk and printed leather - haute couture turns the everyday trousers into quiet luxury for the uber-rich."
• I Have to Buy New Jeans. Help! - "A reader seeks guidance for navigating the overwhelming and environmentally destructive denim market." The New York Times.
• ‘I prefer women’s jeans - men’s lack design subtlety’: why men are buying womenswear - "Men are finding some women’s clothes is better designed and cut, made of better fabric - and cheaper. From cotton vests on influencers to designer blazers on Prince Harry, men borrowing womenswear is on the rise."
• I'm over 53 and won't stop wearing jeans - The Guardian.
• I’ve Tried Every Denim Style, But I Keep Returning to Levi’s 501s - "What do Marilyn Monroe, Steve Jobs, Bella Hadid, and The Ramones have in common? They love Levi’s 501s."
• Is it Time for Me to Get Over My Dislike of High-Waisted Pants? - "A reader who has never liked 'mom jeans' wonders how to embrace the high-rise trend."
• Isabelle Huppert leads the stylish set in jeans - Cannes Film Festival 2017.
• Jean Stories - "Fashion site about everything denim."
• JEANS - Wikipedia.
• Jeans, steel-lady loafers & chic jackets - "How Theresa May is reimagining political style with her conference wardrobe."
• Jennifer Lopez Just Put a Literal Twist on the Mom Jean - "Jennifer Lopez wore crisscross jeans to her daughter Emme's baseball game on April 29."
• Jennifer Lopez to Make Us Want to Wear Pleated Jeans - "On today's episode of What Can't Jennifer Lopez Wear?, the multi-hyphenate made a case for baggy pleated jeans just one day after stepping out with Ben Affleck in a similarly slouchy pair of denim."
• Jennifer Lopez's flared jeans are this season's must-have denim trend - "While visiting the Louvre Museum on Tuesday, the 'Maid in Manhattan' star rocked a pair of US$328 Frame Le Baggy Palazzo jeans, which she paired with a Dior sweater, an Hermès Birkin bag, and a pair of sky-high Dolce & Gabbana platform sandals."
• Jorts - "Denim shorts are worn by all genders. They can also be called 'jorts', a portmanteau of "jeans" and 'shorts', although this term is arguably applied to knee-length baggy styles. However, the term can describe many styles of shorts made from denim, such as cut-offs (see above) or Daisy Dukes (see above). The term jorts, defined simply as denim shorts, was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2013."
• Jorts Have Taken Over - "Jorts are everywhere on the runway as well." VOGUE.
• Julia Fox Teaches Us How to Get Her Uber Low-Rise Jeans in Under 4 Minutes - "Last night, Julia Fox stepped out in the sauciest take on the Canadian tuxedo known to man - the lowest low-rise jeans, a denim bandeau top, denim boots, and a denim handbag fashioned out of a pair of upside-down jeans by Alexander Wang. Though, if you want to get her same pants, you’ll have to put in some muscle. They were created by Fox herself, who helpfully posted a simple tutorial on her Instagram page."
• Kim Jong-un bans skinny jeans over fears 'decadent' fashion could topple regime - "The North Korean dictator is reportedly fearful that 'capitalistic' influences among North Korea's youth could lead to his overthrow - and has brought in measures to stamp them out."
• Levi Strauss Museum - Geburtshaus Buttenheim - since 2000. "In the Levi Strauss Birthplace Museum in Buttenheim, Upper Franconia, everything revolves around the most famous pair of trousers in human history. The house where the jeans inventor was born still exists. It was built in the 17th century, was rebuilt several times and is one of the oldest buildings in Buttenheim. Levi Strauss lived on the ground floor with his parents and six siblings. Since September 2000, the small half-timbered building has housed the Levi Strauss Museum, which has since won several awards." Geburtshaus Levi Strauss Museum, Marktstr. 31-33, 96155 Buttenheim, Germany.
• Levi’s Celebrates 150 Years of the 501 Through The Greatest Story Ever Worn - "With an icon comes stories - historical, cultural and personal."
• Levi’s, Whose Jeans Are a Rugged Symbol of Americana, Prepares to Go Public - "The maker of denim and Dockers will start trading this week, a milestone for a 165-year-old company that has experienced a resurgence in the past decade."
• List of the Best Denim Brands to Shop Now & Always - "Every day is a good day when you wear your favorite jeans. But before you found The One, you likely had to sort through the many denim brands on the market and engage in a try-on-and-error journey. When you know who makes your very perfect pair of jeans, the task becomes all the easier." VOGUE.
• Low rise jeans are back - and the lower the better - "Models have been wearing them for some time, and the ‘whale tail’ look - low jeans with a G-string strap visible - is in vogue too."
• Low-rise pants - also known as "low-cut jeans", "lowriders" or "rap pants", are a type of pants that sit low on, or below, the hips, usually at least 8 centimetres (3 inches) lower than the navel. Low-rise pants have been available since the 1990s, in styles for both men and women, with popularity increasing in the West in the early 2000s.
• Low-rise waistlines: the return of Y2K’s most debauched trend - "Until now, the 00s revival seemed like harmless fun. Then stars including Dua Lipa and Julia Fox began wearing the era’s trickiest, most controversial look."
• Mom jeans - slang term for high-waisted women's jeans that were originally fashionable in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In the late 1990s and 2000s they were mainly worn by middle-aged American women and considered unhip by trendy younger women. Mom jeans then came back in style amongst hipsters and fashionably aware young women in the 2010s.
• Mood indigo: this season's denim - in pictures - The Guardian.
• Muji created a sixth pocket for our smartphones - The Verge.
• oldest known jeans fetch $114,000 at auction - "‘Like the first flag on the moon’: The pair of jeans, recovered from an 1857 shipwreck, has sparked debate over whether they are a predecessor of the modern Levi’s."
• Patek Philippe Does Double Denim - "Introducing The World Time Date 5330G And Nautilus Chronograph 5980G. And the new Aquanaut Travel Time 5164G also seems to be wearing jeans."
• People are only just learning what the tiny pockets in their jeans are for - "While we may no longer use them, the tiny pockets have been in our jeans for more than 100 years. But people are only just learning what they were originally made for. In the late 19th century, the pocket was stitched into Levi's 'waist overall jeans' and was made just big enough to store a pocket watch inside."
• Pilot shares the essential item to pack in cabin luggage - ‘your best friend’ - "Jonathan Franklin is a pilot at KLM. He shared his best packing advice with Express.co.uk and why denim can be your 'best friend'."
• Princess Diana's white jeans outfit will give you major spring style inspo - "Princess Diana's spring outfit is very on trend right now."
• Review of the AG Nomad Slim Fit Jean - Wikipedia.
• Rockins’ new denim collection will be the most flattering jeans you buy this year - The Telegraph.
• Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Isabelle Huppert & Linda Rodin offer up a dose of jeanspiration - The Telegraph.
• Selvedge Denim - "The word ‘selvedge’ relates to the ‘self-edge’ of fabric. Selvedge is woven so the fabric’s ‘edge’ can be used in garment construction. In regards to jean construction, using the outer edge of the denim (the self-edge), makes a jean a ‘selvedge’ denim jean."
• She Wears It Well - Jean genie Donna Ida Thornton on how to make denim work for every occasion.
• She’s Come Undone (on Purpose) - "The jeans of the young and stylish are unzipped, unbuttoned and unbothered. Why?"
• Shop The Meghan Markle-Approved Jeans That Keep Selling Out - InStyle.
• Shopping for clothes is about to get weird - here’s how to make it simpler - "With shops in England due to reopen, customers can expect a very different experience. Do your research online first, buy before you try - and avoid jeans"
• Sienna Miller Wears Spring’s Biggest Denim Trend - "Sienna Miller waves the flag for boho style in almost every look she’s seen in. Whether it’s the itty-bitty crochet waistcoat or lace-up gladiator sandals, Sienna’s wardrobe is certain to have every boho staple covered. But, of course, being the style icon that she is, there’s bound to be an abundance of pieces that nod to the latest runway trends, too."
• Summertime & Denim’s Easy! 15 Jeans You Can Wear & Now - "Everyone from Louis Vuitton to Molly Goddard styled jeans within their summer collections for the 2022 season - and that doesn’t come as a surprise. After all, there’s no wardrobe staple that embodies casualness like a pair of jeans and there’s really no better time to embrace a relaxed wardrobe than during the summer season. Put the two together, and voilà! You have a case for the summer jean."
• The Best Jeans Brands You Should Be Wearing But Might Not Know About - Huffpost Style.
• The Ladies of The Line do Guys Jeans for Girls - Jean Stories.
• The Hottest Jeans Cost $2,000 & Are Made in Japan - TIME Magazine.
• The journey of jeans: what's your fashion footprint? - "The fashion industry is responsible for 8% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, more carbon than the aviation and shipping industries combined."
• The Story Behind Brooke Shields’s Famous Calvin Klein Jeans - The New York Times.
• 'The thought of skinny jeans makes me ill!' Five ways 2020 has changed fashion - "After months at home, dressing for comfort, will we ever go back to business suits, ironing and fast fashion - or is dressing up, in fact, the perfect way to stay positive?"
• Top 10 Most Expensive Jeans Brands in The World 2018 - World's Top Most.
• Total DENIM Look - OneHowTo.
• Trucker jacket - a denim jacket, also called a jean jacket, jeans jacket or trucker jacket, is a jacket made from denim. Introduced in the United States in the late 19th century, it has been a popular type of casual apparel with both men and women and has been described as an iconic element of American fashion. Though a staple of western wear, the denim jacket has also enjoyed a more general appeal.
• True blue: how to fall in love with jeans again - "The tracksuit era is over, and denim is back. But with a dizzying number of styles - and claims of sustainability to wade through - which will you pick?"
• Vogue’s Ultimate Guide to the Best High-Waisted Jeans - "The best high-waisted jeans are those you feel most confident in - every woman knows a less-than-comfortable pair comes with debilitating effects. Pinches and gaps - no, thank you. When a high-rise hits just right, the rest of your outfit sings, whether you’re styling in a waist-skimming crop, French-tucking a crisp button-up, or opting for a fitted bodysuit or tee."
• Vogue’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Jeans for Women - "The best jeans for women are the pairs you want to live in: Ones you can wear over and over again, and that get better each time you slip into them. They’re the styles that might be a small investment but have a large return and last for seasons to come. If you’re in the market for new denim, keep in mind that trends come and go, but classics are forever."
• Waisted again: will the wedgie kill off the skinny jean? - The Guardian.
• What is Selvedge Denim? - "The words ‘selvedge denim’ relate to the ‘self-edge’ of fabric. In terms of denim jeans, the selvedge is used in the jean construction, specifically along the seam that runs down the outside of the jean (from waistband to hem)."
• Who’s Afraid of Double Denim? - "It’s twilight time for the era of hoodies and sweats. Make way for another kind of suit, pairing a trucker jacket with matching jeans."
• Why buy jeans when you can just get the pockets, waistband & seams? - The Guardian.
• Why Debbie Harry's favourite Levi's 505 jeans are the new denim style to know - The Telegraph.
• Why Jeans Are the Most Glamorous, Powerful Red Carpet Move - Vogue.
• Why Mother Denim is reissuing Meghan Markle’s £160 jeans - The Telegraph.
• why the denim jacket is 2018's new power dressing - The Guardian.
• Why These Two Vogue Editors Work From Home in Jeans - "Go Vintage. Now is not the time to break in stiff, raw denim. Fass’s number one tip is: 'Stick to vintage denim. It is surprisingly comfortable, because they’re pre-worn in. They get softer every time you wear them, and almost form to your body.' When we discussed this, I realized that most of my favorite pairs in my current rotation are vintage or pre-worn as well."
• Why we're binning our skinny jeans - "For years, we’ve been squeezing ourselves into skintight denim - but this year has seen the start of a style revolution. Sarah Mower reveals why a wide leg is your new best friend. There are no two ways about it. Wide legs have triumphed over skinnies in 2022, and that, as far as the foreseeable is concerned, is that. Out with stretchy, low-cut ripped-knee jeans and all their leg-clinging 2010s familiars. In with high-waisted, wide-cut denim and fluid, leg-lengthening tailored trousers. Fait accompli."
• Why your mum should be your ultimate denim inspiration - The Telegraph.
• Will Ripped Jeans Ever Go Out of Style? - "A reader asks how to learn to live with distressed denim, a trend that shows no sign of letting up."
• You can buy Kate Moss, Emma Watson & 98 more celebrities' worn-in jeans - The Telegraph.
• YVES SAINT LAURENT & BLUE JEANS - famous quote.