By: Toria Holmes
Jeans are like the rock of gibralter of your closet. They have become the staple of the universe. They are recognizable throughout the world. If your going to
Perhaps you never thought of jeans as being the nucleus of the everyman’s fashion world, but take a look around you. They are everywhere. Of course jeans are not acceptable in most workplaces; the stock exchange, that power law firm, the loan department. But still, for most of us, they remain a way of life.
The popularity of denim dates back to the 18th century, when it was used unfortunately by slaves who needed the resilient fiber, for the blazing days spent working the cotton field rows. Jeans were then selected for the dregs of society. Prisoners. This still holds true today. Picture perfect were Andy Dufresne and Red in Stephen King’s Shawshank Redemption wearing their “not a stitch out of place denim uniform.” The strong woven fibers were durable and comfortable which would suit individuals who would spend their days entrenched in the laborious duties of rock breaking, laundry detail, wood shop craft and the occasional stroll through the desolate yard.
Jeans these days are a given, they are so normal and matter of fact you almost don’t notice them even though your hand is inquisitively rummaging through the racks to find that perfect pair. You can never have enough pairs; each one says something different about you. When you think of jeans in a “hey, by the way” manner, they sound very uninteresting. But when in doubt of what to wear, jeans are your ultimate safe choice.
Dottie, a daycare teacher, who travels often, says that jeans are the best body cover when exploring new cities and countries. “You can’t go wrong,” she says “with jeans.” They can in this case be used for blending with the locals.
Now that establishment has been made for the history of jeans, how have they changed over the recent years and how can we use them to create variety in the closet. Unless you are buying the same exact pair of jeans, no two are alike, from “destroyed” to “vintage distressed” all are catwalk worthy.
“Jeans…I didn’t know there were so many.” Guys look at jeans with their charming logic physique and think I’ve got a pair of dark jeans, I have a pair light jeans, I’ve got a pair of torn jeans, I’ve got a pair of boot cut. Yea that’s right I think I’ve got it covered. What you guys don’t know or may not have noticed is that this not only is variety but you have so many other choices. Let’s take a look at all the jeans styles cuts and embellishments that men can try.
Profuse are the names, washes and cuts of jeans. While researching the mass of designer jeans low–end and high-end; the counting became overkill at 85 different ways to describe blue material. Retailers such as Abercrombie generally have 14 different jean types. These types of jeans are then broken down into washes and cuts. The trend for Abercrombie to name a few, dark wash, medium wash, dark contrast, and medium contrast are just a smidge selection of the aesthetic descriptions out there. Denim is even being classified as special edition boot cut and destroyed carpenter style. There’s the
Brands like Diesel and Lucky brand are on the cutting edge of fashion with sharp lines slim cuts and mind blowing messages. These brands appeal to the rock star urban cowboy influenced. Ecko Unltd. and Roccawear appeal to the rap and pop culture, their influence and branding is seen in every music video and worn by every rhyming poetic genius in the world of music. Brands like Gap, old navy, Levi’s and American Eagle Outfitters, support the all-American clean crisp taste of southern hospitality and beach life. Their message is be comfortable and simple.
Denim is revolutionary and a celebrity in itself today in the 2000’s. Guys you should feel free to explore the jean phenomenon. With all the cuts and styles, jeans can be mixed and matched with suit jackets and blazers for a night out in center city, or used over and over for comfort while you re-tile that kitchen floor.
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