Universal pants, Selvedge jeans have become a key piece in the men's wardrobe. Today, we offer you some ideas for looks to wear them every day.
Selvedge jeans are a very special kind of denim. To help you understand more, we'll explain the origins of this denim fabric in this article .
What is Selvedge?
Let's start at the beginning, the word "selvedge" comes from the contraction of "self finished edge" which literally means "finished edge" and which designates the type of fabric finish formed by a colored border . This finish helps to reinforce the jeans.
You will find a detailed definition in our Glossary .
Selvedge Denim Looks
Like an autumn breeze...
The trees are turning brown/orange and the temperatures are getting cooler….
We opt for a mid-season look with the Raw Selvedge Jeans , which we accompany with a white cotton T-shirt . Pay attention to the details, choose a good quality T-shirt, in a thick Supima cotton for example. Supima cotton is a bit like the Rolls-Royce of cotton, it is very fine and qualitative.
Over your T-shirt, put on a thick shirt to wear open . The advantage of this type of shirt or overshirt in mid-season is that it can replace a jacket. In the afternoon, if it's hot, you can easily take the shirt off... Here we have selected a navy velvet shirt from Hast, we could also have chosen flannel.
Finally, on the feet, we love these camel leather work boots from Aigle which give character to the silhouette.
On jeans in general and on selvedge jeans in particular, cuffs are your friend ! Indeed, raw selvedge jeans have a braid with a colored border, it's the opportunity to show it off.
To master the art of the backhand , go to this article .
Weekend by the water...
September is also the time for those last seaside getaways before the long winter months.
Take your Raw Selvedge Jeans out of the closet and wear them with a white Oxford cotton shirt . The details that give this classic casual shirt a twist? The two bellows pockets and the contrasting buttons. For this look, the shirt comes from Cotton Society.
To enhance the "seaside" spirit, choose revisited boat shoes . The Bobbies brand offers several colorful models.
Chic in jeans…
For this third look, the idea is to play with contrasts by mixing a casual piece with more dressy pieces.
For a casual look, wear raw selvedge jeans , and for a touch of elegance, opt for a navy blazer and a classic white shirt in a silky double-ply weave with a touch of structure. You can find this type of product at The Nines.
We emphasize the subtle color accents . The jacket pocket matches the shirt. The leather of the belt and the derbies are a perfect match.
The striped sweater isn't just for the seaside...
Quentin G Decamp has adopted Selvedge Jeans.
He offers an ideal look for the weekend by combining his Raw Selvedge Jeans with a striped sweater and a navy blue pea coat. For striped sweaters, you can head to Saint James, the specialists in this Breton garment, with your eyes closed.
To modernize the silhouette , Quentin wears his Selvedge jeans rolled up to reveal a superb pair of Suitsupply black leather lace-up boots .
Remember that the more you wear your Selvedge Jeans, the more the patina will transform them into a unique piece!
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