Jeans are exceptionally durable, which is why it’s popular to find them decorated in all sorts of ways. The most frequently used embellishment on jeans for women is simple embroidery. Leading fashion denim labels adorn the pockets of nearly every pair of trousers with a clearly visible, iconic embroidered logo. That’s not all – trouser legs, waistlines, turn ups and other areas are frequently decorated with subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) embroidery. Embroidered jeans aren’t always more expensive – though many of the leading designer labels to produce jeans with embroidered detail, so do lots of the more down-to-earth high street shops.
Perhaps it is surprising to find embroidered jeans for men – but the reality is in the high-fashion denim market, any little detail that makes trousers distinctive helps them sell to stylish people of both sexes. Popular embroidered jeans for men include the discreetly detailed Rock & Republic Neil, 7 For All Mankind’s Patchwork Bootcut jeans with argyle embroidered front pockets, and for the tiny chaps in your life, D&G by Dolce and Gabbana make a sweet pair of embroidered five-pocket jeans as well.
Embroidered jeans for women are quite diverse. From the discreet embroidered back pocket on the Octopus skinny leg jeans by Citizens of Humanity to the more distinctive Kiedis bootcut jeans from Rock & Republic and the exceptionally complicated detail on some DKNY jeans, like those featuring a multi-coloured peacock on the outside of the leg.
Shopping for embroidered jeans online is simple once you’ve stopped by a high street shop to get familiar with the hallmarks of the brand and style you’re after. It’s important to be aware of the telltale signs of fake jeans, particularly when you’re looking at the leading premium designer brands like 7 For All Mankind and Rock & Republic. Always make your online jeans purchase from a reputable seller with a clear return policy to avoid disappointment – and remember, a deal that seems too good to be true almost always is.
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