by Yong Zhihao
It is said that the recurrence of fashion styles comes in 10-year cycles. Entering into the whimsical world of denim, one can’t help but be amazed at denim’s endurance in the fashion world. Skinnies of the 1980s, Bell Bottoms of the 1990s, the allure of the diagonally woven cotton is there for all to see. If that is anything to intrigue the fashion whore in us, let us take a glimpse into the current trends of denim in fashion today.
Denim couture of today has reiteratively seen the reoccurrence of the Skinny Jeans, once hailed as the fashion of the 80’s. Coming in low-rise, high-waisted, or normal cuts, Skinny Jeans have readily made a comeback 
in today’s fashion world. Popular Jeans makers such as Nudie Jeans, Yen Jeans, April 77, Cheap Monday, Edwin, Dr. Denim Jeansmaker, Ksubi etc. showcase their latest seasons that brim with various Skinny Jeans.
Unsure of what sort of denim is best suited for you? Perhaps a little background knowledge will fulfill your inquiring mind. Invariably, Denim comes in different varieties of Selvage Denim, “Raw” Denim, and Washed denim.
Selvage Denim forms a clean natural edge that does not unravel and are usually associated with the usage of higher quality denim. The selvage edges will be located along 
the outseam of the pants and is especially desirable because the material will fade in the creases and folds of the jeans.
“Raw” Denim is a made of fabric that is not washed after being dyed. The appeal of such denim is that the fading and appearance of the denim would be affected by the body and daily activities of the wearer. Thus, many denim enthusiasts regard “raw” denim as more natural. However, care has to be taken with the choice of jeans sizes as “raw” denim have never “touched” water and hence, as all 100% cotton fabric behave, will shrink by 1-5% after wash. A tip on “raw” denim: wash the denim less frequently as you would wash other types of denim and hand wash them inside out.
Washed Denim is Denim that is washed after being crafted into an article of clothing in order to make it softer and eliminate shrinkages. Hence, they are often termed “pre-shrunk” Denim and are often artificially dyed to achieve a “seasoned” look.
Still uncertain what denim is best for you? Most importance should be placed on choosing a pair of jeans that you feel comfortable in. Fashion styles may change all the time, but a good pair of jeans can last you forever. After all, since we cannot change our genes, it’s up to us to choose our jeans.
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