Just look at some of Japan’s top denim brands, such as Kapital and OrSlow. Washed jeans from brands like Kapital and OrSlow (pictured) have all the hallmarks of raw denim — but carefully crafted fades ...

You'll probably know Kapital, but there are smaller ... in one of three directions for buying denim. At the end of the day, remember this: Your jeans should be the least interesting thing about ...

The best denim jeans improve with every wear ... $50 at Uniqlo—and you can get expensive non-selvedge, such as in Kapital’s Century range. It’s a bit like whiskey or kitchen knives: There ...

They have the same malleability too, eventually reshaping around the wearer’s body to become the perfect pair of jeans for them alone. For denim aficionados, few names inspire more reverence than ...

Not really, but if you want some Kapital patchwork joints ... Stretch: We know some of you prefer stretch denim for comfort, but the highest-quality jeans don’t usually have any at all—though ...

Made with DL1961’s latest fabric innovation, a lightweight cotton-tencel blend, these easy-going baggy jeans are the perfect solution. Available in four denim-inspired washes, these Z Supply ...

We take them seriously—we have Wirecutter guides dedicated to the best women’s and men’s jeans. And we’re willing to do what it takes to help them live long, happy denim lives. But the ...

Well, that’s another story. Brands at all points of the prestige spectrum are banking on jeans this winter. Mango and M&S have both released bumper denim ranges, while every blockbuster brand ...