Denimology

Ask a Gay Man: Denim Edition

William Sledd has become a hit on YouTube with his Ask A Gay Man videos. In these clips he shares his opinions on a variety of fashion related topics and comes across like a funnier, more likeable version of those camp guys that appear on America's Next Top Model. The most popular edition so far is all about denim and has been viewed more that 700,000 times. In this video William and co-host Stephanie give useful and funny advice on which jeans you should and should not be wearing. Tips for men include:

- Do not wear skinny jeans unless you are in a band
- Do not wear baggy jeans unless you are in a gang
- Do not wear carpenter jeans unless you are a carpenter

Zafu - Helping You Find The Perfect Jeans

Zafu.com is the most interesting denim related site that has launched this year. They say that they are able to help women find the perfect pair of jeans - which anyone that has ever bought a pair of jeans will know is a pretty ambitious claim. There are many jeans buying guides online but the difference between this site and the others is that Zafu's recommendations are based five years of comprehensive fit research. You are asked to answer eleven questions about fit issues with jeans, body shape, style preferences and size, then Zafu's algorithm searches hundreds of styles from seventy different brands to find you the perfect fit.

Having tested the site without actually purchasing any jeans I reckon that Zafu can certainly lay claim to being the the most comprehensive jeans recommendation service available online. If you have actually used this site and bought a pair of jeans upon their suggestion please share your opinion on the quality of their recommendation on the Denimology Forums.

Spotting Fake Rock & Republic Jeans On eBay

If you are thinking about buying some Rock & Republic Jeans on eBay then you need to be sure you are buying the real thing. Luckily a guide has been produced which tells you which details to look out for to ensure that your jeans are the genuine article. Here are the top 3 tips, be sure to read the whole article before making your bid.

1) Labels: Newer Rock & Republics contain two inner labels. One is a size tag, the other is a care tag.
2) Hardware: All R&R hardware is engraved with the name, from the rivets to the buttons.
3) Outside Tags: There's usually three outer tags.

To Wash Or Not To Wash

Yesterday I wrote about the detrimental effect that regularly washing your jeans is having on the environment. Now I am one of those unusual people that washes their jeans as infrequently as possible. That's not because I am a smelly old tramp but because I love my jeans to look as dark as possible. This article on denim care tips from the experts shows that I am not alone in my obsession. Christine Rucci, co-founder/designer of 5EP Jeans recommends that you "do not wash your jeans...wear them ‘til they’re stanky. Then, you can either rub a dryer sheet on them or spray Febreze" whilst Donwan Harrell, owner/designer of PRPS Jeans says "I don't wash my own jeans. I always start with a pair of raw denim and wear them down to what looks ‘washed’ naturally." I couldn't agree more.

Dirty Jeans Save The Planet

According to a study by France's environment agency your favourite jeans may are not doing the environment any good. Over the period of a year washing and tumble drying a pair of jeans uses up 240kWh of energy a year, equal to using 4,000 lightbulbs, each of 60 watts, for an hour. So why not wash your jeans a little less often, they may smell a bit but you can comfort yourself with the fact that your are doing your bit for the planet.

Ask The Jean Genie

Are you having trouble finding the perfect pair of jeans? Then I recommend that you try the Glam.com Jean Genie - it will help you find the right pair of jeans to make your legs look longer, your waist look smaller and your butt look perkier.