Invented in 1873, denim jeans have remained pretty consistently in style ever since. When Levi Strauss patented the metal rivets on his workman pants to make them more durable, he could not have predicted the hold they would have on the fashion industry for the next 150 years.
This week, four fashion insiders tell us what they look for in men’s jeans. Perhaps unsurprisingly, their desires haven’t strayed too far from the original Levi’s 501.
