Top 5… Alternative Denim Brands

When preparing to buy that new pair of jeans our first thought when it comes to brand choice is usually the imperious names of  Diesel and Levis. Now we’re not disputing that these are two of the biggest players in the denim game but that being said this makes them all that more common in the world of style. In honor of this notion the Stylenerds bring you our Top 5… Alternative Denim Brands. They might not have the same effect as the the two big names but hey being stylish is all about being differemt, so take note as we run you thorough our top 5 picks.

 

 

A fairly well known brand enlisted to kick off this top 5 is 7 For All Mankind. Seven jeans are often rather tight and low-rise which the company was largely responsible for popularizing the style and many products feature elements distressing. Various funky pocket designs can be found on Seven jeans making them stand out that bit more, they provide a whole range of different cuts and fits to suit any need. Grab yourself a pair on the 7 For All Mankind site, it’s in Dollars but they do ship to the UK.

 

Cheap Monday is definitly one of the cooler brands in the Top 5. The original aim of this fairly new brand was to provide cheap vintage style denim to their customers and this is a premise that they have upheld since the company blew up. You can normally pick up a pair of really nice skinnys for around £40, a bargain for a’better then your average highstreet’ brand. Have a cheap Monday (or whatever it day it is) at the Urban Outfitters Website.

 

 

The Swedish company Nudie has only recently recieved the respect it deserves in the fashion world. They specialise in raw and prewashed japanese deinims with quite a premium feel to them. They tend to come up in quite a slim fit but they do cater for all tastes. They are aren’t too expensive with quite a mid-range pricing for what really is a quality denim brand. Check ‘em out at the Nudie site.

 

 

Edwin  jeans to many are a relative newcomer on the denim scene but in actual fact they have been making top quality denim for decades. Edwin’s ideas and priorities when it comes to the highest quality of denim fabrics, finishing skill, sewing techniques and fitting patterns are second to none. There is a reason why they were the first brand that developed the “old wash” in 1970, “stone wash” in the 1980, “new vintage” in the 1990s, the Ring Spun Denim and still continue to test without end to find the unique fit! Find them at the Edwin Flag Ship store in Covent Garden.

 

 

And last but not least i felt i had to mention the Abercrombie & Fitch denim range. A & F are often recognized mainly for their t-shirts and hoodies but htey actually do provide quite a high quality and vaired range of denim products at surptisingly reasonable prices. The entire rnage are low waisted for those of you that prefer your jeans to hang low on the hips. They offer the slim boot-cut (baxter), traditional boot-cut (kilburn), slim fit (remsen) and a standard straight cut (horton). Each style comes with different washes and detailing including rips, distressed and light wash. They even offer special editions of each cut that throw together all of the aforementioned detailings and more. They are available in store at Abercrombie & Fitch Saville Row or at the A & F online store.