7 Denim Brands to Know: 3×1 NYC, Baldwin, Frame, J Brand, Jean Shop, Paige and Raleigh
7 Denim Brands to Know: 3×1 NYC, Baldwin, Frame, J Brand, Jean Shop, Paige and Raleigh
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On one hand, you could wear the same pair of jeans every day and be fine. Probably nobody would notice. And jeans go with everything. On the other hand, with so much diversity in the field, why deprive yourself?
In the short Q&As below, get to know seven denim brands our buying team is excited to be working with: 3×1 NYC, Baldwin, Frame, J Brand, Jean Shop, Paige and Raleigh. Most have a little stretch built into them (helps with things like car keys). All are strong and sturdy-looking while being butter soft.
SHOP: denim brands to know SHOP: 3×13×1 founder Scott Morrison
What are three words you'd use to describe your jeans?Timeless, sophisticated, iconic.
What was your design inspiration for the specific styles in our spring buy?Our design inspirations are always rooted in history, more specifically denim's storied past, but we try to reflect the sensibility of today's customer in every pair we make. Black Tear [left in the image above] is a great example: they feature a torn hem with high-performance stretch denim in a classic 5-pocket silhouette. Perfect for the modern guy looking for something stylish and current, but utilizing technology that didn't exist four years ago. Langley [right in the image above] is another great example of a gorgeous vintage wash, updated in our xx754 denim. Great fitting, with tons of authentic character. Ideal for today's guy who wants comfort and performance.
One thing about the perfect pair of jeans is: they'll make you feel more confident in everything you do.
SHOP: Baldwin
Baldwin founder Matt Baldwin
What are three descriptors you would use to describe your jeans?Quality, m odern comfort, A merican style.
What was your design inspiration for the specific styles in our Spring buy?Comfort, style and travel ready. For the man who wants a cohesive life with style dress to casual.
One thing about the perfect pair of jeans is they become a second skin and my go-to in life.
SHOP: Frame
Frame marketing manager Louise Redpath
What are the three words you'd use to describe your jeans?Nostalgic, modern, classic,
What was the design inspiration for the specific styles in our spring buy?The collection takes inspiration from the French way of dressed-up casual, embodied by the style icons of the 1970s.
One thing about the perfect pair of jeans is they get better with time.
SHOP: Paige
Paige founder Paige Adams-Geller
What are the three words you'd use to describe your jeans?
Effortless, versatile, quality.
What was the design inspiration for the specific styles in our spring buy?
With our spring collection we looked to outfit the modern man who is on the move from day to night.
One thing about the perfect pair of jeans is they feel like your best friend.
SHOP: Jean ShopJean Shop founder Eric Goldstein
What are three words you'd use to describe your jeans?Classic American style.
What was your design inspiration for the specific styles in our spring buy?Simply vintage. Most of our inspiration comes from vintage garments. We have a policy in our SoHo store: if you start a pair of raw jeans and wear them till they are beautiful we will trade them in for a new pair. We then use these beautiful jeans as our inspiration for new washes. They're then hung on our Wall of Fame for all to see.
One thing about the perfect pair of jeans is if they they could talk they would tell some great stories.
SHOP: J BrandJ Brand director of sales Kristin Delfino
What are three words you'd use to describe your jeans?Fit, fabric, feel.
What was your design inspiration for the specific styles in our spring buy?Three things: seaside afternoons, vintage denim and a worn-in feel.
One essential thing about the perfect pair of jeans is versatility.
SHOP: RaleighRaleigh co-founder and designer Victor Lytvinenko
What are three words you'd use to describe your jeans?Handcrafted, honest, refined.
What was your design inspiration for the specific styles in our spring buy?These styles have been developed over the past 10 years of pattern work with our 83 year old pattern maker Christel Ellsberg, fabrics we've been developing with Cone Mills, the 110 year old mill in Greensboro NC, and handcrafted in our proprietary downtown Raleigh NC workshop and signed by the maker. We are making timeless pieces of the highest quality, with a little stretch for comfort. The Jones Resin is a slim straight fit with a tonal stitch giving it an elevated look and silhouette.
One thing about the perfect pair of jeans is that they make you feel badass in them. Can we say that? If not, let me know and I'll give you something else! Ha!