Jeans Knowledge Centre
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Jeans Knowledge Centre
Everything behind a great pair of jeans -- fits, rises, washes, fabrics and details -- in ten plain-English hubs.
Jeans are chosen on fit, wash, fabric and size as much as looks. These ten hubs give you the full denim vocabulary -- from slim and tapered to raw, selvedge, whiskering and chain-stitch hems -- so you can buy the right jeans with confidence. Browse men's jeans (/collections/mens-jeans-denim).
Jean Fits
Skinny, slim, straight, tapered and relaxed
Rises & Leg Openings
Low, mid, high rise and leg shapes
Washes
Raw, dark, mid, light, stonewash and black
Fabrics
Raw, selvedge, stretch and rigid denim
Distressing
Whiskers, fades, rips and repairs
Details & Hardware
Pockets, rivets, arcuates and patches
Construction
Seams, hems, bar-tacks and waistbands
Occasion Guide
Smart, casual, evening and seasonal
Care
Washing, drying and preserving fades
Buying Guide
How to choose fit, wash and size
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