This GQ Article listing the Best Jeans for Men made me want to puke.
Kids these days need a bit of guidance. I’m a bit reluctant to do something like this, but here’s the Indigofan Top Ten Jeans. Actually it’s not a Top Ten list. It’s just a response to the GQ trash. Prices are approx. I’ve tried to focus on slim fits that are available online.
Slimmer cuts from the Japanese Kings…
1. Samurai S710XX19oz USD$325
www.samurai-jeans.co.jp
blueingreensoho.com
Heavyweight denim, Mid Rise, Slim Tapered Leg.
2. Flathead SE05BSP USD$345
www.selfedge.com
Slim Tapered. Selfedge have a number of Flathead options, all of which look good.
3. Pure Blue Japan XX-013 USD$268
blueingreensoho.com
Mid Rise, Slim Tapered Leg
4. Eternal 883 USD$275
blueingreensoho.com
Slim, low-rise
5. Sugar Cane SC2009 USD$299
www.selfedge.com
Straight slim fit
Cheaper Options for students…
1. Artist Denim USD$170
artistdenim.com
Slim-cut options, and denim options which include sugarcane fabric
2. Burgus Plus Lot.770 $150
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/770-1201/
Straight fit. You may need to use a Japan proxy buying service to get these.
3. 3sixteen ST-100x $195
www.selfedge.com
Slim Leg Indigo Selvedge
4. Sugar Cane 1947 Type II USD$150
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/sc42009-a/
Straight cut
Old men and aficionados… not slim…
1. OOe-Yofukuten
http://www.ooe-yofukuten.com/bottoms.html
2. Rising Sun
http://risingsunjeans.com/category/product/
3. Pike Brothers
http://www.pikebrothersshop.com/
Further reading…
There are a bunch of other brands that could be in this list, such as:
Evisu, Imperial, Studio D’Artisan, Roy, Rogue Territory, Strike Gold, Warehouse, Kapital etc.
A pair of jeans will last you a long time. Do some of your own research, and get something special.