Jeans. We all wear them. They are the quintessential item for anyone, no matter how stylish you are or aren't. Most men have numerous pairs and some only have jeans. So if we worship these holy loins of the gods, why do we constantly encase ourselves in terrible versions of them?
Unless you know what to look for, it is highly likely you are buying jeans that are treated before they every come to you. This is not what you want raw, untreated denim. This means that jeans are so dyed in denim that they almost look black, and can be stiff. As you wear them, they literally form to your body and fade to your use. Those "sick fades" become exclusive to you. The jeans become who you are. And all you did was wear them. To explain more, let me take you back about 50 years ago.
Back then, you had to buy raw denim jeans. There was no other option. Raw denim was not a fad, it was life. You wore you jeans as you wanted them. Wanted a lighter shade? Better toss them in the washer 4 times. Your father was fly as hell in his unwashed denim (seriously, ask anyone who wore jeans before 1970s).
Now your probably saying, "But Ethan! The maintenance!" What maintenance? Raw denim should not even be washed. To keep it clean, you just hang them up in the breeze for an hour. Due to their heavy saturation of denim, they don't hold scents incredibly well, meaning you get to wear them over and over again with no consequences. Plus, dark wash jeans just look better.
Ready for your first pair yet? I recommend these to start as they are the one pair every man should own: Levi's 501 Shrink-to-Fit and the accompanying guide to help you start. Listen to these guys. They are very good at what they do.
Once you have graduated, I highly recommend going into Naked & Famous jeans. Buy one pair and you'll be hooked.
Have a question you want answered or need help with a style? Ask it in the comments below and I will give you a response, perhaps even a post!
As always this is Ethan Moore, telling you to Be Moore Man!
