Raw Denim

Thanks to the style icons at Street Etiquette, I came across this neat informative video about denim.  If you are just getting into the premium/raw denim scene or you just want to learn more about jeans, this video is a good start:

The subject of denim has actually been on my mind a lot recently, because I've been wanting to invest in a new pair.  For many years, choosing denim was very easy for me.  I stood by Levi's 501s for a long, long time.  Despite being really affordable, they still had a great classic look and feel.  The thought of buying any other kind of jean never crossed my mind.  In fact, I still love the several pairs hanging in my closet today.

Earlier this year, I finally invested in a pair of high quality raw denim.  Although my style can be flashy at times, I like my jeans to look simple and clean.  Buying something like True Religion was out of the question.  Even though I had the full intention of buying a more expensive pair of denim, actually purchasing them was a difficult process.  I would walk into the store, find the jeans I like, stare at the price tag, shake my head, then leave empty handed.  One day, I manned up and purchased a pair of Nudie Jeans.  All I can say is that I definitely do not regret my investment.  You won't know the true feeling of loving a pair of jeans until you invest in a really good pair....

My Nudies are almost ready for their first wash (maybe in a month or two), so I've been contemplating on what to buy next.  I'm pretty nervous about washing them for the first time, but hopefully they will turn out okay.  Right now, I think I'm gonna get something by Naked & Famous.  N&F is the premier Canadian denim brand in my opinion.  All of their jeans are raw, selvedge denim made with the highest quality fabrics from Japan.  Currently, I'm choosing between the N&F WeirdGuy Green Selvedge or the N&F SlimGuy Cashmere Denim.  If  I was ballin, I'd get both, but my bank account is in a sad state at the moment.

<--- Naked & Famous WeirdGuy Green Selvedge


You can't really tell from the pic, but if you see these in person, this jean has a really unique colour.  I've never seen a pair like it before.

Naked & Famous SlimGuy Cashmere Denim --->

I tried these on once.  The cashmere makes them feel very comfortable.  "No Undies Needed!"










I think I've rambled on enough about jeans.  If you have any suggestions on what I should get, leave a comment or message me on Facebook.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf