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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Peter Bevan

The best men’s jeans for every occasion – and how to pick your perfect pair

A man wears black sunglasses, a white t-shirt, a dark brown faded leather zipper bomber coat, navy blue denim pants, black shiny leather and white logo pattern sneakers from Nike during Milan Fashion Week 2024
Jean genie: whether dressed up or down, denim works for most occasions. Photograph: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images

You probably wear your jeans more than anything else in your wardrobe. No surprise, given they work for any social scenario that doesn’t call for a smart dress code. But subtle design details can take your chosen pair from good to great – you just have to know where to look and what to look out for.

As a menswear writer and stylist, I’ve seen my fair share of denim, from high street to vintage, small menswear labels to heritage brands (I’m looking at you, Levi’s). And I’ve developed some tried and tested denim shopping principles.

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