Dating Your Denim, Part 2

What's in those jeans?

Welcome to the second installation in my series on denim! As a key component of American wardrobes for over 60 years, denim is one of the most ubiquitous garments in fashion history. From the red carpet to your grandpa’s closet, denim is everywhere - and for good reason! There’s a lot to discuss here, so I’m spreading out specific topics within the great big world of jeans through multiple letters. If you missed Part 1, you can find that letter here.

Denim stayed kinda the same for a long, long, time. Jeans were stiff, 100% cotton work pants for a lot longer than they’ve been the average American’s party pants. Looking at fiber content labels is important for a lot of reasons, and helping you date your denim might be one of them!