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Distressed Jeans That Actually Earn Their Keep UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM RISEN Full Size Distressed High-Rise Ankle Straight Jeans Jump to section ↓

$64.00 UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

High Waist Jeans That Quietly Get On With It THESUPERMADE INC Street Culottes Red Stitching Barrel Jeans Jump to section ↓

$46.09 THESUPERMADE INC

Jeans With Selvedge Detail Done Properly DRESTIGE US jeans roy roger's selvedge denim - governols denim Jump to section ↓

$311.60 DRESTIGE US

Ripped Jeans That Don't Try Too Hard CERQULAR Diesel Jeans - W L Light Wash Denim Jump to section ↓

$60.29 CERQULAR

Men’s Slim Fit Black Distressed Jeans Stretch Cotton Skinny Denim Pants With Tapered Leg & Ripped Details For Streetwear

Stretch Jeans You'll Be Glad You Found VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Slim Fit Black Distressed Jeans Stretch Cotton Skinny Denim Pants With Tapered Leg & Ripped Details For Streetwear Jump to section ↓

$24.20 VOGHION GLOBAL

The Mid Rise Jeans That Just Work CARMEN SOL True Religion Jeans size - Second Chance Jump to section ↓

$39.00 CARMEN SOL

The Raw Denim Jeans Worth Knowing About DRESTIGE US Men's Jeans Denim Tracker Jacket Raw Unwashed Jump to section ↓

$259.35 DRESTIGE US

Distressed Jeans That Actually Earn Their Keep

Most distressed jeans look like someone attacked them with a cheese grater and called it fashion. The fading is wrong, the rips are placed where no natural wear would ever occur, and the whole thing reads as costume rather than clothing. Getting this right is actually harder than it looks. Real distressing follows the logic of how denim ages on a body, at the thighs, along the knee, at the hem. It looks earned rather than manufactured. The jeans in this collection get that distinction right. We have been looking specifically at pairs where the wash and the wear marks work together, where the fit is still clean enough to carry a decent shirt or a leather jacket without the whole outfit sliding into scruffy. Slim fits that do not cut off circulation. Straight cuts that do not swamp you. Nothing that belongs at a festival in 2009. These are distressed jeans for men who know the difference between worn in and worn out.

UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM RISEN Full Size Distressed High-Rise Ankle Straight Jeans $64.00 UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Clothing Blue Tassel Jeans Vintage Washed Distressed Trousers $26.01 VOGHION GLOBAL

THESUPERMADE INC Retro Washed Brushstroke Baggy Jeans $112.81 THESUPERMADE INC

UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM Distressed Button-Fly Bootcut Jeans with Pockets $44.00 UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

THESUPERMADE INC Thesupermade Washed Distressed Raw Edge Baggy Jeans $82.62 THESUPERMADE INC

THREDUP (US) Sky and Sparrow Jeans - High Rise: Blue Bottoms - Size $13.99 THREDUP (US)

CERQULAR DICKIES Mens Blue Regular Fit Straight Denim Jeans W L Distressed $33.79 CERQULAR

CERQULAR LEVI'S Mens Jeans Blue Regular Straight Denim Medium W L Classic Zip $37.69 CERQULAR

DTLR-VILLA Smoke Rise MOTO KNEE JEANS $9.98 DTLR-VILLA

SHOPBOP AGOLDE 's Jeans Fairway $248.00 SHOPBOP

SHOPBOP MOSY VINTAGE Odessa Straight Low Jeans Light Blue $395.00 SHOPBOP

ZEAGOO Ripped Jeans Boyfriend Ankle Distressed Denim Pants - Blue L- $24.89 ZEAGOO

High Waist Jeans That Quietly Get On With It

The rise of the high waist in men's denim has been handled badly by a lot of brands. Too fashion forward, too costume, too much of a statement when you just want a good pair of jeans. What we've been looking for is something more considered. A high rise that sits properly at the natural waist, lengthens the leg, and works with a tucked shirt or a fitted knit without making you look like you're trying to say something about yourself. The proportions are the whole argument here. A higher waist balances out a broader shoulder, creates a cleaner line through the torso, and makes the overall silhouette feel more put together with almost no additional effort. These are not fashion jeans. They are not trying to be noticed. They do their job well, they take a good crease if you want one, and they work harder across more occasions than a mid rise ever will. That's what we selected for.

THESUPERMADE INC Street Culottes Red Stitching Barrel Jeans $46.09 THESUPERMADE INC

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Clothing Autumn Hard Work High Waist Washed Side Big Hole Wide Leg Handsome And Slim Distressed Jeans $21.25 VOGHION GLOBAL

Men’s Vintage Grey Cleanfit Denim Distressed Flared Jeans High Street Micro Bell Bottoms With Frayed Hem Mid Waist Long Straight Pants

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Vintage Grey Cleanfit Denim Distressed Flared Jeans High Street Micro Bell Bottoms With Frayed Hem Mid Waist Long Straight Pants $24.06 VOGHION GLOBAL

CERQULAR Dickies Double Knee Jeans - W Blue Cotton $18.08 CERQULAR

THESUPERMADE INC Washed Metal Hook Front Design Barrel Jeans $50.95 THESUPERMADE INC

UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM Distressed High Waist Jeans $45.00 UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

IFCHIC Carhartt Wip Cotton High Waist Jeans $130.00 IFCHIC

CERQULAR Versace Jeans Couture Trousers - W Grey Polyester Blend $40.19 CERQULAR

VOGHION GLOBAL Mother & Kids Fleece Lined Straight Slim Fleece-Lined Straight Leg Jeans - High Waist Comfortable Winter & Autumn Pants For Big Kids - $19.48 VOGHION GLOBAL

VOGHION GLOBAL Irregular Fishnet Hollow Halter Neck Tube Top + Raw Edge High Waist Flared Jeans Two-piece Suit $36.46 VOGHION GLOBAL

CERQULAR CARHARTT Mens Jeans Blue Regular Straight Denim Medium W L Workwear Casual $53.29 CERQULAR

THE LUXURY CLOSET Burberry White Denim Straight High-Rise Jeans M Waist" $185.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

Jeans With Selvedge Detail Done Properly

Most men who buy selvedge denim have no idea what they are actually paying for. They know it costs more and they have heard the word thrown around, but the reasoning behind it stays vague. That matters, because without understanding what makes it worth the premium you end up either dismissing it entirely or buying something that uses the word selvedge as marketing cover for a mediocre jean. The selvedge edge comes from shuttle looms that produce a tighter, denser weave with a finished edge on the fabric. The result is a jean that wears differently, fades more interestingly, and holds its shape over years rather than months. The cuff is where you see it, a clean self finished edge in a contrasting colour that signals you know what you are looking at. We have been looking specifically for pairs where the construction justifies the price and the fit does not require a tailor on day one. These are the ones worth the patience.

DRESTIGE US jeans roy roger's selvedge denim - governols denim $311.60 DRESTIGE US

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Embroidered Denim Jeans - Heavyweight Black Selvedge Pants With D Coordinates $39.92 VOGHION GLOBAL

W CONCEPT (US) Premium Straight Fit Selvedge Jeans [Deep Navy] $119.00 W CONCEPT (US)

SUPERDRY US Superdry Men's Mens Classic Merchant Store Organic - Slim Jeans, Dark Blue $136.46 SUPERDRY US

W CONCEPT (US) DEN MidIndigo Selvedge Straight Long Fit Jeans $130.00 W CONCEPT (US)

W CONCEPT (US) DEN Regular-Fit Vintage Washed Selvedge Jeans $139.00 W CONCEPT (US)

IFCHIC Entire Studios Men's Lean Cotton Selvedge Slim Fit Jeans $380.00 IFCHIC

W CONCEPT (US) DEN One Black Selvedge Straight Long Fit Jeans $130.00 W CONCEPT (US)

SUPERDRY US Superdry Men's The Merchant Store - Organic Slim Jeans Blue $115.46 SUPERDRY US

SELDOM SEEN STYLES Sakura Jeans $38.00 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

W CONCEPT (US) DEN Deep Indigo Selvedge Straight Long Jeans $145.00 W CONCEPT (US)

UNIQLO USA UNIQLO Men's Slim Straight Jeans Tall, Black, $59.90 UNIQLO USA

Ripped Jeans That Don't Try Too Hard

There is a version of ripped jeans that looks like a costume and a version that looks like a wardrobe. The difference is almost entirely in the distressing. Too much and you look like you've wandered off a festival poster from 2009. Too little and you wonder why you bothered. The sweet spot is a pair where the wear looks considered rather than manufactured, where the fit is doing the heavy lifting and the damage is secondary to it. We've been looking specifically at pairs that work with a clean white tee and a leather trainer without the whole thing collapsing into trying too hard. Nothing with artificial fraying down both legs. Nothing that looks like it survived something. The best ripped jeans are the ones where someone might not immediately clock the distressing but would notice if it wasn't there. Subtle is doing a lot of work in this category and these are the pairs that understand that.

CERQULAR Diesel Jeans - W L Light Wash Denim $60.29 CERQULAR

CERQULAR Carhartt Jeans - W L Blue Cotton $64.31 CERQULAR

KARMALOOP Bertha Ripped Jeans $33.99 KARMALOOP

CERQULAR Levis Jeans - W Blue Cotton $36.17 CERQULAR

HARVEY NICHOLS US Acne Studios Distressed Straight Tapered-leg Jeans - Light Blue - W $231.84 HARVEY NICHOLS US

CERQULAR Levis Jeans - W L Light Wash Cotton $53.59 CERQULAR

HARVEY NICHOLS US DSQUARED Cool Guy Distressed Skinny Jeans - Black - IT $312.99 HARVEY NICHOLS US

HARVEY NICHOLS US Acne Studios Distressed Wide-leg Jeans - Blue - S $347.76 HARVEY NICHOLS US

SHOPBOP SLVRLAKE London Jeans Long Gone $299.00 SHOPBOP

ZEAGOO Independence Day Knee-Length Denim Shorts Flag Frayed Ripped Distressed Stretch Jeans - PAT S $36.99 ZEAGOO

HARVEY NICHOLS US Represent R Distressed Wide-leg Jeans - Blue - W S $139.11 HARVEY NICHOLS US

CERQULAR LEVI'S Tapered Mens Jeans Blue Slim Tapered Denim Medium W L Distressed $44.19 CERQULAR

Stretch Jeans You'll Be Glad You Found

The resistance to stretch denim is understandable. It carries baggage from an era of overly tapered, slightly shiny jeans that looked fine on the hanger and strange everywhere else. But the technology has moved on considerably and the best options now are indistinguishable from rigid denim at a glance while being noticeably more comfortable across a full day. We've been paying close attention to this category because the men who discover a well made stretch jean rarely go back. The key is how much stretch and where it's engineered into the fabric. Too much and it loses structure. Too little and you've gained nothing. The pairs we've selected hold their shape through wear, recover properly after washing, and don't bag out at the knee by lunchtime. They look like jeans. They feel like something you'd choose for a long journey. That combination is harder to find than it should be, which is exactly why we did the looking.

VOGHION GLOBAL Men's Slim Fit Black Distressed Jeans Stretch Cotton Skinny Denim Pants With Tapered Leg & Ripped Details For Streetwear $24.20 VOGHION GLOBAL

CERQULAR LEVI'S Mens Jeans Blue Regular Straight Denim Medium W L Classic Zip Cotton $41.59 CERQULAR

CERQULAR LEVI'S Mens Slim Black Denim Jeans W L Zip Casual Streetwear $41.59 CERQULAR

THE LUXURY CLOSET Versace Jeans Black White Printed Jersey Mini Dress $175.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

WILD OAK BOUTIQUE Dani Mica Jeans $76.00 WILD OAK BOUTIQUE

UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM Men's Graphic Straight Leg Jeans $75.00 UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

IFCHIC Diesel Men's Slim D-Strukt ADBK Cotton Stretch Slim Jeans $156.00 IFCHIC

WILD OAK BOUTIQUE Chana Risen Jeans $68.00 WILD OAK BOUTIQUE

UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM Distressed Star Wash Boyfriend Jeans $101.86 UNIQUE KULTURE AFFILIATE PROGRAM

WILD OAK BOUTIQUE Wells Vervet Jeans $64.00 WILD OAK BOUTIQUE

CERQULAR DKNY Mens Slim Skinny Jeans Blue Denim Cotton Blend W L Zip Closure $33.79 CERQULAR

DRESTIGE US Dondup Jeans GEORGE-DSKU-J $395.20 DRESTIGE US

The Mid Rise Jeans That Just Work

The low rise revival was a mistake and most men who tried it knew within a week. Too much going on at the waistband, nothing sitting right, and a silhouette that required a specific body type and a specific level of commitment to pull off. Mid rise is where jeans have always worked best for the majority of men and we are not embarrassed to say so plainly. It sits where a jean should sit. It works with a tucked shirt. It works untucked. It works with a trainer, a loafer, a boot. The versatility is not accidental, it is structural. What we have been looking for specifically is mid rise cuts that have enough room through the thigh to be comfortable without going wide at the knee, in washes that read considered rather than accidental. Dark indigo, clean mid blue, the occasional faded tone that has been done properly. These are the pairs we would reach for first.

CARMEN SOL True Religion Jeans size - Second Chance $39.00 CARMEN SOL

IFCHIC Mother The Rambler Mid Rise Wide Straight Leg Jeans $238.00 IFCHIC

WILD OAK BOUTIQUE Zeke Flying Monkey Jeans $72.00 WILD OAK BOUTIQUE

IFCHIC Mother Mid Rise Stretch Cotton Slim Leg Jeans $292.40 IFCHIC

WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US Jasmine Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans Black Acid $79.99 WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US

RENT THE RUNWAY Dala Calla Mid Rise Straight Ankle Jeans Blue $248.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

THE LUXURY CLOSET Ralph Lauren Red Denim Straight Leg Jeans L Waist " $163.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

CARMEN SOL J Brand Starless Slim Boot Leg Jeans size - Second chance - Black $39.00 CARMEN SOL

STUARTS LONDON (US &AMP; CANADA) Levi's Marker Loose Jeans - One Wash W" L" $219.00 STUARTS LONDON (US &AMP; CANADA)

WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US Kiara Mid Rise Barrel Leg Jeans Dark Blue $69.99 WHITE FOX BOUTIQUE US

WILD OAK BOUTIQUE Nori Hidden Jeans $76.00 WILD OAK BOUTIQUE

DRESTIGE US BOSS jeans MAINE REGULAR FIT $212.80 DRESTIGE US

The Raw Denim Jeans Worth Knowing About

Most jeans are finished before you buy them. The fade is already there, printed in or washed out, the same on every pair. Raw denim works the opposite way. You start with something stiff and dark and slightly unyielding, and over months of wear it shapes itself around your body, fading exactly where your life demands it. The result is a pair of jeans that looks like yours and nobody else's. The problem is that raw denim has collected a lot of mythology around it that puts people off. Rules about never washing. Forums arguing about selvedge width. It can feel like a hobby rather than a wardrobe choice. We've cut through all of that and focused on the pairs that reward the wearer without requiring a devotion most men simply do not have time for. Good weight, considered construction, cuts that actually work in the real world. These are the ones worth starting with.

DRESTIGE US Men's Jeans Denim Tracker Jacket Raw Unwashed $259.35 DRESTIGE US