These are brands that people don’t always think of as “go to brands.” These are not the mainstream denim brands and they are not the most popular either. They are all great brands, but they just don’t get the respect they deserve. They are either new brands or brands that are established but are not known for making denim. There is no price limit, but the jeans have to be amazing to make the list.
#5 – Orisue
I first heard of Orisue when they got into some trouble about a tee they made using Howard Stern’s likeness, with out his permission. I have that shirt and it is a beauty. Recently I have been seeing their jeans pop up on a few websites. The jeans have great color contrasts and the light tan leather patches really works well with the darker pairs. I haven’t experienced these in person, but I am looking forward to trying them on.
#4 – RVCA
RVCA jeans really started becoming great when they started their Leo Romero collaboration. The Romero jeans started with dark blue stretch and a faded grey/black pair. The dark blue pair looked just like your basic Nudie jean, but with some really nice stretch. This year the line has blown up and they started to release twill pants, cords and a lot more denim. RVCA is mainly known for their awesome tees, but they should be known for their denim.
#3 – Bullhead
Everyone knows Pac Sun’s denim brand Bullhead, but this brand doesn’t get the respect it deserves. The brand used to be just a bunch of denim in the back of the store that no one paid much attention too. The brand has gone from basic to down right amazing. They cover the denim spectrum like no other brand. From the skinniest jean to straight leg and everywhere in between. This year they have upgraded the hardware and added twill pants in every color of the rainbow to their line. Their biggest upgrade is the skinny slouch. I know I trashed a pair of skinny slouch before, but these are the perfect skinny slouch. They have a roomy thigh and slightly skinniest bottom.This may sound like complete opposites, but it really works and guys with thicker thighs can wear skinny jeans comfortably. The best part 2 pairs of jeans for $59 or $55, depending on the fit.
#2 – Nudie Jeans Co.
Please, I beg you to find me a pair of Nudie Jeans that aren’t amazing. Nudie Jeans is a known jean brand, but I feel like people don’t give them the respect they deserve. You can name off some of the top denim brands and if you were to mention Nudie, you might get some blank stares. Nudie lives within people who know great denim, but most people would walk right past it onto a known brand. These jeans also run the fit gambit. They range from the skinniest possible jeans to loose tapered fit. The denim color and the stitching are always sharp and compliment each other. I have the Slim Jim which is labeled as a slim fit, but is a little more like a skinny jean. Let’s get out there and campaign for Nudie Jeans Co.
#1 WeSC
I have talked about WeSC multiple times and people still don’t get it. They see the price tag and pass them up. The jeans are well worth the money if more people would try them on. Also they are the softest jeans I have ever experienced. They are thinner and crisper then most brands that cost 3x as much. WeSC doesn’t have the largest fit category, but they have the primary fits; the fits that people wear the most. WeSC is still rising, so people are just getting their first taste and I will give it another year before people really get hyped about the jeans.
Each brand I have talked about are all quality brands, but people are looking for the cheapest not the best. The problem is most people end up spending more because the cheap jeans wear out and fade much faster. People need to learn that quality is much better, in the long run, than price. Yes you can buy $20 jeans, but you going to get $20 jean quality and fit. Spend the extra money and don’t hit the buffet that week; your jeans will fit a lot better.
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