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  • The History of Jordache Jeans

    Jordache Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 by Israeli immigrant brothers Joseph, Ralph and Avi Nakash. The moniker is based on the brothers' names. Jordache is noted not only for tight-fitting designer jeans but also for a line of fashionable outerwear.

  • What Is the History of Pepe Jeans London?

    Pepe Jeans is one of the most well-known jean companies in the world. Over the years this business grew from a small stall in Notting Hill to the famous name it is today.

  • What Is Stretch Denim?

    Jeans have become a staple of closets. There are different colors, cuts and styles. Stretch denim is known for its comfort and ability to conform to the body.

  • What is a Dungaree?

    Dungaree is a type of cloth woven from cotton. It is a thick, durable twill that is almost always dyed blue. Another word for dungaree is blue denim. In its plural form, dungarees refer to clothing made from blue denim, i.e. blue jeans. In the United Kingdom, dungarees may be used to refer specifically to overalls, while in the United States, dungarees are a somewhat antiquated name for blue jeans, although the term is also associated with jeans worn while doing manual labor, such as carpenter jeans.

  • Jeans Fashion History

    Blue jeans could be considered the cornerstone of American fashion. It transcends gender and age---everyone wears jeans! Though jeans have changed significantly in purpose and style since their invention years ago, blue jeans still retain its status as an American icon.

  • The History of Pepe Jeans

    In a market saturated with denim brands--7 for All Mankind, Rock and Republic, J Brand, True Religion, Diesel, 18th Amendment, Current/Elliott and scads more--Pepe Jeans is a stalwart classic. This British brand has held court for more than 30 years with cool, laid-back apparel.

  • About Moschino

    Couture classic, Moschino delights the fashion audience with its humor on objects and clothes. Known for having inventive invitations to shows and a constant edge within the fashion world, Moschino delivers time and time again, new takes on how people view the clothes they wear and what it means to be fashionable.

  • Facts About Denim Fabric

    Denim is a rugged fabric made of cotton in a twill fashion. The difference between denim and cotton twill is the diagonal ribbing on the reverse side of the fabric. Denim has been the fabric of the clothing of slaves, laborers, rebels, hippies, celebrities and everyday people for centuries.

  • Jean Nate History

    Jean Nate is a brand name for a line of scents and other beauty products that came onto the U.S. market in 1935. Charles of the Ritz, at the time an established name in the cosmetics and toiletries world, created and introduced Jean Nate products. Charles of the Ritz is no longer in existence.

  • About Elastic Waist Jeans

    Elastic waist jeans combine comfort and utility with a touch of fashion thrown in for good measure. Made for children and adults, the use of elastic in the waistband is commonly found in many styles from a variety of jean manufacturers.

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