F I N E E Y E: “Serge de Nîmes”

DENIM AND THE AMERICAN DREAM. THE AMERICAN DREAM AND DENIM. Well, let's not forget about Japan....or the French.

1.	raw denim
	Its essentially virgin denim that has never been washed or treated. Usually really dark blue and stiff when you first put them on but after constant wear they will start to assimilate the shape of your "fit"/body and be worn in the right places.- Urban dictionary

According to the go-to blog for raw denim, "RAWR DENIM", the word "raw" has been around for a long time. Matter of fact thank the French for inventing denim's tough texture during the mid 1800's- the late 1900's.

THE FIT
Denim should fit right! No, not baggy jeans, no, do not show your boxers, and absolutely no butt crack! GQ recently had an article about this very topic and the author suggested wearing a tucked in "A" shirt to hide your shame. Shameful! A nice pair of jeans should fit flawlessly. It's hard I know, designers are still trying to get the right tailoring to be flawless. For example, Levi's is trying to perfect their denim with the new "tailored" promotion.

The use of stretch-like and spandex material helps, but can feel too constricting and will not be a true raw jean. In my opinion, denim should be stiff, but fit nicely across the hips and slim through the leg. Find a skinny fit pair that is not too feminine. For a more loose fit, buy slim fit jeans. If you want to get a more slender up and down look, buy a straight leg pair.

The more raw the material, the better. During production, raw jeans have never been washed or treated. A nice pair could cost you up to $200.00+, but if you do you're research and shop around, you can find them from $50.00 to $179.00. I will suggest getting a light-colored pair, an mid-dark/indigo pair, and a true dark pair. Leave the holes out please! The 80's are dead and gone. If you plan to wear them to work make sure the label on the back is not too flashy or branded. Your jeans should be simple and versatile for weekend wear to work wear.