Gap 1969, authentic.

Gap 1969, authentic.

Aug 31

Here’s something you’d never think to be true. GAP is making good jeans, with Japanese denim, that you want to wear. I’m admittedly a denim snob, and have been known to pay upwards of $200 for a good pair of jeans. The Gap however, has released a new line of jeans that are worth a look or two.

I myself picked up a couple of pairs for $88 each. An important note is the cuff here, note the stitching. This is Selvage denim.

“Selvage denim (also called selvedge denim) is a type of denim which forms a clean natural edge that does not unravel. It is commonly presented in the unwashed or raw state. Typically, the selvage edges will be located along the out-seam of the pants, making it visible when cuffs are worn. Although selvage denim is not completely synonymous with unwashed denim, the presence of selvage typically implies that the denim used is a higher quality.” wikipedia

Good raw denim will have this, and it’s your opportunity to finally get into some decent, straight legged, non-distressed jeans. Or out of the 90′s if you’d prefer.