FEATURE
Although they are the quintessential American item, denim probably originated from a fabric from Nimmes, France (serge de Nimmes means "of Nimmes" -- which became denim).In time American cowboys, railroad workers and farmers adopted them for their rugged wearability.
After WWII, jeans evolved into rebel wear for teens and then for the hippies. The '70s saw an explosion of styles and fabric treatments; the '80s brought designer denim. Today, jeans are the stuff of high-end designer wear. Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jill Stuart, D & G (Dolce & Gabbana), Helmut Lang: these designers and many more don't think this sturdy fabric is too humble for the catwalk.
It just keeps geting better...
Rip them, sew on patches or cut off the waistband. Pair them with Manolos
to be an urban princess or with cowboy boots to be a windshield rancher.
Jeans transcend age, economic and style barriers. Washes, embellishments,
leg openings and labels fluctuate with fashion whims, but jeans themselves
have reached iconic status.
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Low-rise - Anywhere from an inch or so below the belly button to really low (like about six inches from the crotch to the waistband!) Great way to show off pierced navel.
Ankle interest - Vents (slits at the ankle), zippers (on peg legs for the '80s look), flares.
Vintage look - Whiskers (worn, lighter marks radiating out from the crotch), worn patches on backside. light washes
Some embellishment - Crystals, grommets, studs. The overly decorated denim that Tom Ford of Gucci initiated a few years back (feathers, braiding, tape, etc.) is pretty much over.
Slim cut- Regardless of the leg or waistband, the look is overwhelmingly sleek and slim.
