Was there a song with lyrics that rhymed 'Marx and Lenin' with 'stonewashed denim'? If I'm not imagining it, the song would probably date from the late '80s or early '90s. I'm thinking the band/singer was British, and was likely to have fallen somewhere under the alternative / indie umbrella. [more inside]
posted by misteraitch on May 4, 2009 - 4 answers

Denim Therapy experiences? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Feb 25, 2009 - 2 answers

I just bought a pair of jeans that are almost perfect – except they have that "wrinkled cloth" effect around the front pockets. Is there any way to remove that without having to iron it every time?
posted by roger ackroyd on Feb 21, 2009 - 10 answers

Can you recommend a brand of jeans that doesn't fade (or fades relatively slowly)? I'd also appreciate any tips you have to maintain color. [more inside]
posted by simplethings on Feb 12, 2009 - 24 answers

Looking for a like men's denim jacket from a music video. [more inside]
posted by daninnj on Jan 14, 2009 - 2 answers

DenimFilter: Help me patch the hole over the knee in my trendy designer jeans. [more inside]
posted by nayten on Oct 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Suggestions of low-rise jeans for people with no ass? [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Sep 10, 2008 - 11 answers

Please recommend someone to hem jeans in Chicago. I'm not that short (5'5" ish); I wear heels (2-3 inches most days), yet all my jeans are 5-6 inches too long. Have you found a tailor/drycleaner in Chicago that hems jeans without making them look disastrously altered? [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Jul 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Where in the UK can I find women's jeans that fit me? Levis high-waisted styles fit in the waist and hips, but anything labelled 'skinny' or 'slim' does not agree with my thighs. And I would really prefer something 100% cotton, but at this point I'll try pretty much anything. [more inside]
posted by Lebannen on Jun 27, 2008 - 7 answers

How is cotton waxed? What's the process, and is it feasible to do at home? [more inside]
posted by cog_nate on Mar 12, 2008 - 6 answers

Male, not wanting to shell out $200 for another pair of Seven's, seeks lower-priced alternative to their Standard cut. [more inside]
posted by aberrant on Feb 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I buy women's blue jeans without "stretch" for under $50 in the US? I'll go to chains, web sites, or retailers that are local to Portland, Ore. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Dec 4, 2007 - 27 answers

Selvage denim: care and feeding [more inside]
posted by heeeraldo on May 6, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I lighten or fade blue jeans without using bleach? [more inside]
posted by macadamia on Apr 22, 2007 - 10 answers

How do I get blood out of denim? [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo on Apr 15, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a brand of blue jeans in I bought in Paris several years ago. I don't think they are a French brand - no French on the labels. The word for the brand name, "Missy," refers to "an average female size" in America, so Google has been no help. They were bought in the 11e arrondissement of Paris, probably sur Rue du Faubourg-Saint Antoine, on the sidewalk in front of an unknown shop for €10 or €15. Here are pictures of the tags, labels and buttons.
posted by desjardins on Feb 22, 2007 - 4 answers

I am looking for a copy of "Levi's Denim Art Contest: Catalogue of Winners." 1974. Published by B. Wolman/squarebooks, Mill Valley, CA. Can anyone help me?
posted by thunderpaws on Jan 17, 2007 - 3 answers

Replacement for Levi's 501's? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Jan 10, 2007 - 19 answers

Is the denim now used to make name brand jeans a different fabric than was used 10 years ago? [more inside]
posted by SMELLSLIKEFUN on Dec 5, 2006 - 16 answers

I have some vintage clothes with permanent accidental creases in unwanted places. I was wondering how to remove them. One on a leather jacket and one is on a denim shirt. [more inside]
posted by lukeomalley on Apr 17, 2006 - 3 answers

How do I fade the colour only on an area of a pair of jeans? [more inside]
posted by funambulist on Dec 16, 2005 - 10 answers

Where can I find a women's denim shirt for sale in New York City?
posted by Edible Energy on Nov 11, 2005 - 4 answers

Tell me about the blue jeans young people wear these days - the kind with the big white blotches. [more inside]
posted by Rash on Oct 4, 2005 - 25 answers

How can one make the studs often found in the corners of jeans’ pockets? A denim rivet gun (or something) exists, right? Are these studs different than eyelets? I apologize for the ignorance; this is a gift. Thanks.
posted by glibhamdreck on Nov 29, 2004 - 2 answers

I finally took a spill rollerblading and tore out the knee of my jeans. Does anyone know of any iron-on patch vendors with a Threadless sensibility? [more inside]
posted by o2b on Oct 27, 2004 - 5 answers