Here’s where to get them and how much they cost.
By Kim Marcum
Jeans are to Americans what the beret is to the French and the thong to Brazilians. They define us. They unite us. They speak to us.
Their cotton is not just the fabric of our lives. It is the fabric of our memories. Who doesn’t remember a favorite pair of denim bell-bottoms or low-slung Levi’s? But mostly, who hasn’t wondered what if we’d had spandex in our jeans back then? How much better the fit and easier to breathe it all would have been.
To ensure lasting memory-making, jeans manufacturers recommend machine washing your favorite pair only after 5 to 10 wears. In between, you can spot treat stains with soap, cold water and a cloth or remove dried-on mud with a soft-bristled brush. When machine washing, turn jeans inside out and use cold water. Hang to dry rather than tossing in the dryer, which can prematurely age fibers. Read the list of brands HERE.