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Just in time for the up-coming festivities and parties, PAIGE launched their Fall 2025 men’s collection: Lived-In Luxury.

In this collection every detail, every wash, and every stitch tells a story.

Rooted in timeless minimalism, material-first craftsmanship, and intentional styling, this collection is a celebration of lived-in luxury. Every piece is designed to last and feel exceptional.

There is an emphasis on rich and tactile fabrics like corduroy, suede, leather, brushed twill, washed denim, heavy jersey, and waffle knits. The styling is cozy and centered around layering outerwear and pieces that feel as good as they look.

Texture and dimension play a key role in this season’s story. Pieces like the Ojai Sweater Hoodie, Willits Sweater Pant, and Elder Beanie add depth and warmth to the collection. The Kotoni Snap Collar Sweater introduces a reverse jersey stitch for subtle structure and a refined hand feel, while heavy jersey pieces are mineral-washed for a supremely soft, lived-in effect.

New Heritage denim, as seen in styles like the Kenmore and Hailin, uses modern tinting and nostalgic ‘90s stonewashing to deliver a fresh yet familiar take on denim. Shot in New York City, the Fall 2025 men’s collection is brought to life through a visual narrative with detail-rich photography that highlights craftsmanship and lived-in layering.

PAIGE recently unveiled its first campaign dedicated to TRANSCEND, the world’s most famous denim fabric that revolutionized style and comfort. This performance-driven denim merges fashion and technology to create a jean that’s unmatched in fit, innovation, and all-day ease. TRANSCEND has become a signature part of the PAIGE men’s collection, with over 10 million pairs sold to date.

To celebrate the 10-year milestone, PAIGE debuted a short film series, filmed and produced by Russell Tandy. Continuing the celebration, PAIGE’s Men’s President Jon Geller and baseball star Mookie Betts hosted an exclusive dinner in Los Angeles. The Fall 2025 collection showcases TRANSCEND in a variety of fits, colors, and standout washes including Justinson, Salzedo, Remo, Andros, and Dothan.

Jon Geller comments:

“As we mark 10 years of TRANSCEND and launch this new collection, we remain committed to pushing boundaries. This season, our lifestyle and ready-to wear pieces continue to evolve, seamlessly complementing our world famous denim and coming together in a cohesive story of lived-in luxury.”

You can shop for the men’s Fall 2025 collection on the brand’s website as well as at Bloomindale’s and Neiman Marcus.

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So that’s good news for all of you out there who have been dearly (and sadly) missing the skinny jeans.

There is a new skinny version out there, the 2026 version. And it’s a s skinny as it can get except for the tight tapering at the ankles.

We checked out and featured many lookbooks for this coming Spring 2026. And the other day we came across Brandon Maxwell’s Spring 26 Ready-To-Wear and …see below:

Brandon Maxwell Spring 2026

The new generation proves that slim and straight silhouettes, which still hug the leg but don’t feel quite so constricting, are the way to go. So yes, slim jeans are the evolution of skinny jeans. The idea is a more wearable fit, still sleek but more “forgiving”.

So when you go shopping for these slim jeans for Spring 2026, here are some features to watch for before taking out your credit card:

Fit: Slim through thigh, leg isn’t baggy, but not super tight. A slim-straight or slim‐taper is great.

Leg opening: Not ultra-skinny at the ankle, There should be a slight opening like you should be able to tuck your ankle booties or hi-top sneakers in,

Rise: Both, mid- or high-rise will work well; but the vintage 2000s low rises are definitely coming back as well.

Fabric: Some stretch is fine for comfort, but rigid or semi-rigid denim fabrics give a cleaner shape. Definitely avoid the wrap feel of your former skinny jeans.

Length: Slight ankle grazed or full-length with a clean break. No overlong or pooling.

Below you will find some of our team’s favorites, available for purchase right now.

Reformation Luka Low Rise Slim Jeans ($178) – also available in a darker blue wash

TOTEME Garderob Hi-Rise Slim-Fit Jeans ($420)

MOTHER The Dazzler Mid-Rise Ankle Straight Jeans ($166)

rag & bone Flexi Wren High Waist Slim Jeans ($268)

Levi’s Wedgie Slim Fit Jeans ($98) – available in five different washes

AGOLDE Low-Rise Slim Jeans ($248)

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Pacsun is marking its second year of partnership with the Rare Impact Fund, launching their Holiday collection today, November 1st. You can read more about the Rare DNM collections here.

The collection includes all new men’s and women’s pieces just in time for the holiday season.

In line with Pacsun’s mission to inspire and uplift youth, a portion of proceeds supports the Rare Impact Fund, helping expand access to mental health resources.

The Rare DNM Edit Holiday drop introduces chic denim styles in Pacsun’s best-selling baggy silhouettes and statement jackets in elevated, nontraditional washes.

For women, there are the super trendy low-rise baggy and boot-cut jeans in light-patterned and deep shades, accented with rhinestone embellishments, intricate embroidery, and embossed logos. Coordinating cropped women’s denim jackets complete the look.

The men’s collection includes baggy, extra-baggy, and barrel fits, with carpenter and hardware details, metallic coatings, and Pacsun’s first fully printed exclusive jean.

Women’s denim sizing ranges from 22-32 and XS-XL and the men’s items come in sizes 28-36 and S-XL.

“At Pacsun, supporting mental health through fashion is part of our DNA,” said Brie Olson, CEO of Pacsun.

“Insights from our Youth Report by Pacsun prove that mental health is the most important issue to young people. Through the Rare DNM Holiday Collection and our partnership with the Rare Impact Fund, we’re proud to combine style with purpose to make a positive impact on our community.”

Elyse Cohen, President of the Rare Impact Fund and Chief Impact Officer at Rare Beauty comments on this collaboration: “We’re so grateful to Pacsun for their continued partnership. Each piece in this collection inspires self-expression and fuels our mission to make mental health support more accessible for the next generation. Together, we’re showing what it looks like when fashion and philanthropy work hand in hand to support young people’s mental health.”

The Rare DNM Edit Holiday Collection is now available online and in their 50 stores nationwide.

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… And Why It Took 10 Years to Make These Jeans

Let me (re)introduce myself—I’m Matthew Wilson. If you’ve been around since the early days, you might remember me as Matt Wilson (until someone gently suggested I stop naming myself after something people wipe their feet on).

It’s been years since my name appeared on a Denimhunters byline, and revisiting this story—one stitched together from friendship, denim obsession, and persistence—feels like coming home.

These jeans really did take ten years to make. Not because they were sitting in a warehouse, but because they represent more than a decade of ideas, arguments, false starts, and determination. And finally, they’re here.

This is the story of Thomas’s journey to making the jeans he’d been dreaming of: The first Weirloom jeans. (I’ve made a video about them, but scroll on if you prefer to read …)

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is not a paid review. Matt’s opinions of the jeans are entirely his own.

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From Denimhunters to Weirloom

Thomas and I go way back. He’s obviously, as you know, the founder of Denimhunters—one of the first online resources for heritage denim and raw jeans.

And long before Weirloom existed, we were building this site together.

The Early Denim Days

In 2011, I started blogging about denim, convinced I had something to say. No one cared—except Thomas.

I’d sent him an interview I’d done with the Eat Dust guys (who were just starting out then, already making waves), and he published it. That kicked off our friendship and years of collaboration.

Trying to Make Our Own Jeans

A few years later, Denimhunters evolved from a one-man project into something that actually looked like a proper platform. We even had a small webshop for a while, and we were full of enthusiasm.

Naturally, we thought: why not make our own pair of jeans?

But while we even had Iu from Companion Denim ready to produce them, the problem was we couldn’t agree on a single detail. I was into slim fits; Thomas was an Indigofera Clint fanboy—straight, mid-rise, classic. 

The dream collapsed under too many opinions and too little time. But it planted a seed.

From Idea to Reality

What’s truly beautiful about these jeans is how many threads (pun totally intended) are woven into their story. 

Years after our failed attempt, Thomas began developing his own concept. He built relationships with mills, factories, and pattern makers—particularly Candiani Denim, the legendary Italian mill.

Naming the Brand

In 2023, at a trade show in Berlin, Thomas first told me about his idea for Weirloom. My first thought was: that’s a terrible name. 

I thought he’d just misspelled “wear,” as in jeans you wear. But after he explained it—that it was a play on “heirloom” (something passed down and treasured)—I started to see it differently. 

It’s what happens when a non-native speaker names a brand: slightly kitsch, kind of charming. But it fits perfectly (like the jeans).

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My Weirloom Jeans Review

Unless you’re a true denimhead (and if you’ve made it this far, you probably are), you might not care about the rest. 

So if you’re just here for a good pair of jeans, I’ll tell you straight: the denim is great, the fit is fantastic. It’s a modern take on a mid-rise straight leg that nails the balance between structure and comfort.

Fit, Fabric and Construction

Fit: Regular Straight

The Weirloom fit is classic yet modern—a mid-rise straight leg with subtle refinements. You can see Thomas’s influences from Indigofera Clint and Iron Heart 634, but this pair feels more versatile and wearable day-to-day.

It’s the kind of jean you can live in: honest, balanced, and completely gimmick-free.

Fabric: Candiani’s Italian Mastery

The 14.25 oz. Candiani raw indigo selvedge denim is exceptional—clean, crisp, refined. If denim were wine, this would be a Soave: elegant, structured, precise.

American denim brings rugged durability. Japanese denim brings wabi-sabi soul. Italian denim perfects the equation—balancing art and precision into something timeless.

This fabric doesn’t shout. It’s quietly confident—flawless and perfectly balanced. The ideal canvas for fading and personal wear stories.

Design and Construction

Pockets

Simple, functional, and well-executed. I finally won an argument—no lined back pockets (they wear out faster anyway).

Rivets and Arcs

No hidden rivets—smart choice. And the back-pocket arcs? A subtle nod to a certain litigious American brand without crossing any legal lines. Clever, tasteful, authentic.

Patch and Belt Loops

The jacron patch might divide opinions, but I love it. It echoes my favourite denim era—when quality and culture collided. Jacron ages beautifully, flaking and cracking to reveal darker tones beneath. The WL#1 swaps the jacron for leather.

Belt loops are solid and tucked under the waistband—built to last.

Coin Pocket and Hardware

The first two batches have unbranded copper rivets and donut buttons—simple and strong.

The new third production, called the WL#1, features the first Weirloom-branded hardware.

Branding and Care Label

Minimal branding—just a Weirloom label and a Candiani tag. But the care label steals the show:

“Wear daily. Air between wears. Wash when needed. Repair early. Hand them down.”

I’d say: wear them to death and enjoy every minute.

Inside Construction and Hem

Pocket bags are made from heavy twill printed with Denimhunters history—a meaningful nod. Chain-stitched hems and selvedge-lined button fly prove the craftsmanship.

Clean. Purposeful. Built for decades of wear.

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A Decade of Denim and Dedication

These jeans represent something rare: patience, dedication, and that dogged determination Thomas has always had. Starting a brand is no small thing—it takes vision and endurance. To me, they also represent a friendship made tangible.

They’re a product shaped by years of experience in the denim world. For me, wearing them feels like coming full circle—from those chaotic early Denimhunters days to now.

Weirloom isn’t just another raw denim release. It’s the story of how a friendship, an idea, and a little too much stubbornness became something real.

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The KSENIASCHNAIDER x Lee Cooper collaboration merges British denim heritage with the avant-garde, upcycled aesthetic of the Ukrainian label.

Founded in London in 1908, Lee Cooper began its story with workwear. Its focus on quality, durability, and functionality defined the brand’s identity as the original British denim label.

These same principles resonate with KSENIASCHNAIDER’s philosophy: rethinking materials and techniques to give garments a new life through upcycling, reconstruction, and conscious design.

The limited collection features 15 pieces, both women’s and men’s. Included are jeans, shorts, tops, jackets, bombers, and trenches. All of these crafted from reworked Lee Cooper denim.

Each item is individually assembled by hand in KSENIASCHNAIDER’s Kyiv studio, combining craftsmanship, functionality, and the brand’s signature commitment to sustainable design. The result is a reimagined take on denim classics that balances everyday ease with conceptual precision.

“Being able to collaborate with Britain’s original denim brand for our London catwalk debut makes Lee Cooper the perfect partner this season. Going beyond denim, Lee Cooper’s roots in workwear, durability, and functionality are a common space underlying both our brands, and its an honor to be given the creative freedom to apply our vision and philosophy to a denim brand with over a century of heritage and continue the conversation on a more sustainable, more experimental, and more exciting denim industry for the future.”

The KSENIASCHNAIDER x Lee Cooper collaboration is now available at kseniaschnaider.com.

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Civilianaire was founded by Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman, both veteran denim‐industry figures. They previously co‐founded Lucky Brand.

Civilianaire is all about American manufacturing – all production is made in Vernon, California. Also notable is the brand’s use of premium fabrics like Japanese selvedge denim for most of their collections.

After 24 years Montesano and Perlman, have returned to their roots, having spent all of their adult lives making denim and high-quality clothing together.

They firmly believe you should buy less and choose well. Because owning superior quality clothing will always be a consumer’s wisest choice. With this philosophy the brand aims for timeless, high‐quality garments rather than fast trend cycles.

Civilianaire’s collections include men’s and women’s clothing. The offer denim as well as tees, sweats, denim shirts and flannels. Anything to wear with your denim. You can check out and shop for men here, and women here.

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