Selvedge jeans
are called ‘selvedge’ because
of the loom and the process by
which the denim is woven. What
we traditionally get (and want)
is a tighter weave known for its
thick, stiff weight and feel, with
a finished edge on the inside
seam – that’s the fine benefit of
luxury denim, an investment
that goes unnoticed.
Despite the superior
craftsmanship, there are still a
few things to consider, and indeed
to avoid: the fit, your build and
the level of stress involved in
finding the right style of selvedge
jeans to suit you individually.
But finding jeans doesn’t have
to be exhausting, when you have
someone else doing it for you.
As in most fashion dilemmas,
leave it to us.
Firstly, be sure to check the
hem of the denim, as it’s an
important part of the look if you
want to invest in a higher quality
item. Good selvedge denim
should be chain-stitched to avoid
threading. Also, look for hems in
red, white or orange, as this will
grant a pop of colour when the
hems are cuffed. A darker wash is
always a fail-safe bet, especially
when it’s styled with clean staples
like a crisp white shirt; or, for a
bolder option, a red t-shirt and
high-top leather sneakers. Just
ensure you only wash the jeans
when absolutely necessary, with
the legs inside out on a cold wash
to avoid fading.InvestmentSTYLE
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how the fabric has
been woven, whereas
‘raw’ refers to the
wash on the
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