AMI Paris’ Spring/Summer 2025 collection, envisioned by Alexandre Mattiussi, presents a refined take on denim, blending Parisian elegance with everyday wearability. The collection emphasizes relaxed tailoring and versatile denim pieces that embody the brand’s signature understated sophistication.

Key Denim Pieces from AMI Spring/Summer 2025

Straight-Leg Jeans:

AMI Paris included straight-leg jeans offering a classic fit, suitable for both casual and semi-formal settings.​

Denim Jackets:

The collection also features denim jackets combining traditional design with modern tailoring, thus providing a versatile layering option.​

Denim Shirts:

AMI Paris’ denim shirts are crafted with attention to detail, offering a polished look that can transition from day to night.

Have a look at our gallery below. You can shop for AMI Paris’ spring/summer 2025 clothing on their website, at FWRD women/men, NET-A-PORTER, and at Farfetch women/men.

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The two companies also unveiled five key colors for spring-summer 2027.

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E.L.V. DENIM is a pioneering British luxury brand dedicated to crafting timeless fashion pieces from 100% upcycled materials. And according to the brand, they are the only denim brand in the world using 100% upcycled materials.

In other words, they are all about breathing a second life into garments destined for landfill, and transforming loss into luxury. In a world of overconsumption, E.L.V. DENIM challenges convention and provides another way to enjoy fashion.

Each piece is unique and has its own story. It begins with the fabric, which is sourced from preloved garments, before being skillfully handcrafted into considered, stylish, sustainable designs that last a lifetime.

E.L.V. DENIM’s sustainable ethos is embedded across all the brand’s platforms and offerings. E.L.V. DENIM ensures that all materials used in garment production are 100% upcycled via hand-sourcing conducted by members of the studio team.

Every pre-loved item is inspected and assessed, ensuring it is used to its fullest potential, as opposed to employing a standardized approach to garment making.

Textile scraps are utilized and transformed into crochet accessories, as well as into paper, utilized for both label making and the making of envelopes and cards. Besides utilizing the hand-sourced textile stock to its fullest potential, E.L.V. DENIM also partners with other luxury fashion retailers and takes on their deadstock to create 100% upcycled capsule collections.

You can check out the E.L.V. Denim collections and purchase them on their website.

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It is the first brand to launch products made with the innovative circular material.

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Dawson Denim is a British brand renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and dedication to producing high-quality selvedge denim garments.

Founded in 2012 by Kelly Dawson and Scott Ogden in Hove, England, the brand began with a single sewing machine and a roll of Japanese selvedge denim. Over the years, Dawson Denim has garnered a loyal following for its traditional manufacturing techniques and stylish, durable garments.

The brand’s core denims includes:

Standard Fit Jeans

• Fabric: 14.25oz double indigo organic cotton with red line selvedge.
• Fit: Relaxed, straight fit with a lower rise at the front and higher at the back.
• Details: Handmade in Dawson Denim’s Brighton workshop, each pair is signed and numbered by its maker. Features include Reese 101 buttonholes, button fly, and chain-stitched hems using a 1957 Union Special Hemmer .​

Lot 41 Jeans

• Fabric: 14oz raw Japanese selvedge denim woven on 1920s-era Toyoda shuttle looms.
• Fit: Relaxed, straight-leg with a mid-to-high rise.
• Details: Features include exposed rivets, button fly, signature stone thread stitching, and a leather patch. Made in Japan and finished in the UK

Dawson Denim emphasizes quality and sustainability in its production:​

• Materials: Uses organic cotton and sources selvedge denim from esteemed Japanese mills, woven on traditional shuttle looms .​
• Construction: Garments are hand-finished in the UK, ensuring attention to detail and durability. Unique features include the use of deadstock cotton binding from the 1930s, hand-dyed to match pocket fabrics, and meticulous stitching that rivals high-end Japanese jeans.

Also part of the Dawson Denim collections are selvedge denim jackets and shirts.

And besides denim, Dawson also includes a line of really cool handmade bracelets, rings. and – yeah! – a tie pin. Check it out here.

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Answers to (Some of) the Questions I’ve Got About Weirloom—That You Might Have Too

Pre-orders are open on weirloom.com, people are actually buying these jeans … and questions are starting to come in.

Some are expected—about sizing, shipping, and returns. Others are more specific. If one person’s asking, chances are others are wondering too.

So I’ve pulled together a list of the most important questions I’ve been getting—and answered them as clearly and honestly as I can.

FAQS ABOUT THE JEANS

Why is the price shown as €250 €180?

That’s a fair question. And it’s not meant as a gimmicky discount.

€250 is what jeans of this quality and construction would typically retail for. Made in Europe from premium Italian denim, with the kind of details you normally only see on enthusiast-level jeans. That’s the reference point.

But because Weirloom works differently—pre-order only, small batch, no middlemen—I can offer them for €180 instead.

The reason I show both prices is simply that I don’t know a better, clearer way to communicate that difference. This setup is the easiest way I can show you what they’d normally cost—and what you’ll actually pay.

Which size should I get?

You don’t need to pick a size when you pre-order. Once you add the jeans to the cart, you’ll see it says “Pick your size later.”

That’s because the full size range and the grading of each size haven’t been finalised yet. Only size 31 has been prototyped. And until the fit is 100% confirmed, it doesn’t make sense to share measurements for other sizes.

I’ve added full measurements for that prototype to the product page. So if you want to get a sense of how they’ll fit, I recommend checking those out.

Once everything is locked in, I’ll reach out to everyone who’s pre-ordered to help choose the right size—and, of course, I’ll share size guidance and detailed measurements charts on the product page.. 

You’ll probably need to measure a pair of jeans you already own and compare that to the final sizing chart I’ll send. I’ll guide you through the process personally to make sure you get the best possible fit.

Also, just to clarify: the sizing is based on Western brands—not Japanese. I’ve done that to make it easier and more intuitive for most people to find their size.

How heavy is the fabric? Are they stiff?

The denim is 14.25 oz., which puts it right in that sweet spot—heavy enough to feel substantial, but not so heavy that they’re a pain to wear.

And no, they’re not that stiff. The jeans are washed once after sewing, so breaking them in is easy. You’ll still get beautiful fades over time, but with comfort from day one.

So will they fade?

Yes. You’ll absolutely get fades.

Even though the jeans are one-washed to soften them up, they’re made from a denim that fades beautifully with wear.

The denim is from Candiani in Italy, dyed using their proprietary Indigo Juice method. It’s a modern take on slasher dyeing that puts more of the indigo on the surface of the yarn—which means it fades faster and with more contrast.

Plus, the denim has some visible texture and slubbiness, which helps create the kind of fades we denimheads look for.

FAQS ABOUT THE PRE-ORDER

Will my card be charged right away?

No. When you place a pre-order, your card won’t be charged—and the money won’t be held or reserved either.

You’ll enter your payment details to complete the pre-order, but the charge won’t go through until the jeans are ready to ship. That’s when I’ll manually confirm and collect the payment. Until then, it just sits as a pending order on my end.

In short: no money leaves your account until the jeans are on their way to you.

Can I cancel my pre-order before the jeans ship?

That’s no problem at all.

If you decide to cancel your pre-order before the jeans ship, you can do so easily and for free. Just find the confirmation email you received from Purple Dot (the system handling the pre-orders) and click the cancel link. That’s it. No payment, no hassle, no hard feelings.

You’ll also hear from me directly before the jeans are ready to ship—so you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, get sizing help, or change your mind if needed.

When will the jeans ship?

If everything goes according to plan, the jeans will ship by the end of June. That’s the schedule confirmed by my production partner in Portugal, and we’re working hard to keep it on track.

I’ll keep all pre-order customers updated along the way.

Can I return the jeans if I change my mind after they ship?

Yes. Just like any online purchase, you’re entitled to return the jeans within 14 days of receiving them. That’s not just a policy—it’s the law under Danish e-commerce regulations.

These aren’t made-to-measure or customised jeans. They’re made in standard sizes, so even though they’re produced on a pre-order basis, they’re still eligible for returns. No questions asked (though I’d love your feedback if you decided to return them).

What if they don’t fit? Can I exchange to another size?

Fit is a big deal. And even though I’ll help guide you the best I can to pick the right size before the jeans ship, there’s always a chance you’ll need to exchange them for another size.

That’s why I’m holding back a few pairs from the initial 100—to make sure I can handle size swaps. There might not be every size available in every quantity, but I’ll do everything I can to make sure you end up with the right fit.

Are there really only 100 pairs?

Yes. This isn’t a marketing gimmick.

One hundred is the minimum order quantity my Portuguese manufacturer was willing to produce—and it’s generous, honestly. Most factories require much larger runs, but they believe in the idea and wanted to support the launch.

There’s no secret stash waiting in the wings. I’ve already bought the denim, and it’s already at the factory in Portugal. Once those 100 pairs are spoken for, that’s it for this first edition.

Will there be more later?

Yes. This is just the beginning. I’m not planning to make only 100 pairs and call it a day—this is the first step in what I hope will grow into something lasting.

That said, this first batch is a rare opportunity. I was lucky that the denim I wanted was available in just the right amount for 100 pairs. Future production will require me to order enough fabric for at least 500, which means the next pre-order will likely be bigger. Still limited—but not quite this exclusive.

So yes, more will come. But there will only ever be one First Edition

When is the order deadline?

Soon. To keep things on schedule for that end-of-June delivery, I need to close the order window before the end of May.

And just to be clear: there are only 100 pairs (included the ones I’m holding back for size swaps). Once those are spoken for, that’s it for this batch. So if you want to secure a pair from the very first Weirloom run, now’s the time.

If any of these answers helped you feel more confident about Weirloom—or if they just made you more curious—you can see the jeans and pre-order your pair below.

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How to Wear a Denim Jacket with Selvedge Jeans

Denim jackets and selvedge jeans are like lemonade and iced tea. They’re great on their own, but put them together and the mixture reaches new heights. In our books, wearing two pieces of denim at a time is not just an acceptable way to wear denim—it’s the best way to wear it.

Of course, we need to approach the combination with a degree of caution. Stacking denim pieces on top of each other without considering the overall effect we’re creating can quickly turn a stylish combo into a caricature.

Thomas and I have both been practising double denim for decades, and we’ve worked up a list of pointers that will help you do double denim the right way and avoid some of the commonly encountered pitfalls that come with the territory.

As with all our advice, you can take some and leave some. If you’ve found something that works for you that goes against what we suggest below, fill your boots. Dress in the ways that feel right to you. If, however, you’ve been looking for advice on double denim styling, the tips below should help.

Don’t Have a Denim Jacket Yet?

Before you get too deep into the double denim weeds, make sure you’ve got the right jacket. We’ve rounded up our top picks in the Raw Denim Jacket Buying Guide. Every jacket on the list is built to fade and made to last.

Tip #1: Choose Your Weapon Wisely

There are plenty of brands that produce entirely unique denim jackets—Tellason’s Coverall Jacket and RGT’s Supply Jacket spring to mind—but the vast majority of selvedge denim jackets on the market are based on a trio of Levi’s jackets that spanned roughly a century of the brand’s history.

Here’s a very brief look at each of these: 

Type 1

Based on Levi’s oldest riveted denim jacket, which was probably first manufactured around 1880, made its official debut in 1905. A pure and iconic piece of American workwear that, like the 501, helped build the West.

Key features are the single, low chest pocket (either open or with a flap) secured with rivets, the back cinch, the pleated front, and the extremely boxy fit. Perfect for heritage enthusiasts trying to recreate truly classic workwear looks.

Type II

The updated version of Levi’s denim jacket first appeared in 1953, and is perhaps best remembered as the denim jacket worn on screen by Elvis Presley (Martin Sheen wore it equally well in Badlands).

The Type II only lasted a decade, but it made a strong impression. It’s now enjoying a modern-day resurgence. 

Key features are the waist tabs, the symmetrical chest pockets reinforced with bar tacks under the button-down flaps, the waist adjusting tabs at the waist, and the knife pleats on the chest.

Like the Type I, the fit is boxy, though some modern brands offer longer, slimmer-fitting versions, occasionally with added handwarmer pockets.  

Type III

Introduced in 1962, the Type III was a slimmed-down and aggressively styled version of the denim jacket that became both a cultural and counter-cultural touchstone in the decades that followed its release. 

The key features are the higher chest pockets, which, like the triangular stitching and angled button-down flaps that sit on top of them, point downwards, creating a slimming effect and drawing the eye down the body towards the waist.

Handwarmer pockets were added in the ‘80s, the merits of which are still hotly contested by heritage enthusiasts (I’m firmly against them).

Other Notable Denim Jackets

Of course, these are not your only options. Lee’s Rider Jacket (including the blanket-lined Storm Rider) and Wrangler’s 124MJ are stylish workwear icons with a rich and storied history.

There are excellent modern jackets inspired by Lee and Wrangler’s mid-century jackets, and there are just as many great jackets inspired by other lesser-walked avenues of classic workwear. Before buying, do a bit of research.

The perfect denim jacket is the one that’s the perfect fit for your body type and your personal style. Remember, if you choose your weapon wisely, you’ll only need one. 

One Denim Jacket to Rule Them All

Not sure whether you’re a Type I, II, or III kind of guy? We break them all down (plus the worthy alternatives) in our Raw Denim Jacket Buying Guide. Find your fit—and your forever jacket—here.

Tip #2: Two’s Company, Three’s a Crowd

We all love denim, but we’ve got to apply the brakes at some point. Two denim pieces can play off each other beautifully, building on each other’s strengths.

When we introduce a third piece of denim to the mix, though, the happy and stylish union begins to fracture. Three or more pieces of denim are more a caricature of denim love than an elegant expression of it.

For this reason, we see denim shirts and denim jackets as an either/or style choice. When looking for a piece to wear with jeans and your denim jacket, instead of denim, consider one of the following: 

Our Favourite Tops to Break Up Double Denim Looks

1. Tee/Henley – It’s impossible to go wrong with a loopwheeled cotton basics in light colours. You’ll find some of our favourites here. Nothing pairs as perfectly or as easily.
2. Jersey Knits – Pick your poison. The classic sweatshirt is our favourite, but hoodies (either with or without zips) lend the jacket a semi-athletic, casual vibe. 
3. Chambray – Versatile and comfortable, chambray shirts are soft enough to wear comfortably under denim jackets, and they look equally good tucked or untucked.
4. Flannel – Heavy flannels and denim jackets are fast friends, but be careful with the length. Long flannels will leave a mile of fabric below the jacket. They tend to work better with denim chore coats than with traditionally cut denim jackets.

Break Up the Denim Party

Looking for the perfect piece to slot between your jacket and jeans? Whether it’s a loopwheeled tee, a rugged henley, or a heavyweight flannel, we’ve got full guides to help you find the best options. These layers aren’t just filler—they’re the glue that holds the look together.

Tip #3: Heritage Brands Beat Legacy Brands

Levi’s, Lee, and Wrangler all have rich histories, and all of them can claim without blushing that, at some point or another, they made the world’s best denim jacket. As denim became a global style commodity, though, they needed to find a way to keep up with surging demand.

They switched from selvedge denim produced on shuttle looms to denim produced on projectile looms. This allowed them to produce more denim faster, but they lost something in the process.

Japanese brands (spurred on by ravenous Japanese collectors) preserved selvedge denim as a kind of slow-manufacturing art form. Ever since, the world’s best denim has been produced in Japan.

Legacy brands still produce extremely popular versions of their iconic denim jackets, but heritage brands’ tributes to these classics are better than the real thing. They cost more, but they’re worth every penny—especially if you wear the hell out of them.

Brands That Nail the Details

If you want your jacket to actually age well, look to the brands that put fading front and centre. We’ve got dedicated buying guides for Iron Heart, Samurai, and Full Count—each with a slightly different vibe, but all built for the long haul.

Tip #4: Contrast is King

There are two different schools of thought with styling double denim. The first is to match the jacket as closely as possible to your jeans, treating the jeans and jacket like a matching suit. When buttoned up, this produces a kind of head-to-toe colour consistency that some people seem to enjoy.

It’s undeniably a classic workwear look, but Thomas and I both feel that the matchy-matchy style makes you look too much like a gas station attendant. It’s our advice to introduce some contrast to your outfits.

If both your jeans and jacket are dark, wear something between them that brings some sharp contrast to the outfit. A dark blue or black tee won’t do the trick. Go with something white or light grey under an open jacket.

Best of all is to have some contrast between the jacket and the jeans. If the jacket is crisp and raw, pair it with a fully faded pair of jeans and vice versa. There are also some stellar denim jackets in lighter denims that are still raw.

Another combination that works exceptionally well is to introduce some duck canvas to the mix.

Duck jackets look absolutely incredible when paired with jeans of just about any colour—and if you want that new selvedge denim jacket to really pop, try pairing it with Iron Heart’s 17 oz. duck Type III. The combination is a guaranteed stunner.

Tip #5: Don’t Pack it In, Let it Breathe

With its roots firmly in the world of workwear and westernwear, the denim jacket was designed with working men in mind. It is meant to move with you, to aid the working man, not to hinder him.

No matter what you wear under it, the denim jacket should slide on relatively easily. It should both look and feel comfortable. You should, for example, be able to change a tire or mend a fence without removing it.

Yes, when it is brand new, the jacket will feel stiff. It will need some work before it will move easily. It should never, though, make movement difficult or impossible.

When sizing, leave yourself some room in the chest and arms. When styling, don’t pack it so full of layers that it strains the seams whenever you flex your arms.

Even if you never do any dirty work, pick a jacket that feels like you could work in it. If you look free and comfortable, you look good. 

Tip #6: Earn Your Layers

Jeans jackets can absolutely be incredible layering pieces, either as the last layer or a middle one. If you want to use it as a middle layer, though, there’s a catch. You need to earn the right.

When they are new, raw denim jackets are simply too stiff to be used as a middle layer. They look and behave like outerwear, so they should be worn as the outermost layer.

When we’ve fully broken them in, though, they can play in almost any position. Beat some of the blue out of it and you’ll earn the right to wear your denim jacket like a shirt, an overshirt, or as outerwear.

Built to Fade, Made to Layer

Breaking in a raw denim jacket is a rite of passage—and once it’s softened up, the styling possibilities explode. If you haven’t picked your jacket yet, our Raw Denim Jacket Buying Guide will help you find one worthy of years of wear.

Tip #7: Watch Your Waist

When the Type I and Type II were introduced, men wore their trousers much higher on their body than they do now. This means that heritage-minded denim jackets tend to sit quite high on the body.

If you wear your jeans low on your hips, this might create some issues (especially if you have a long torso).

Ideally, the jacket should, when your arms are down at your sides, cover your belt line. Whatever you’re wearing it over, you shouldn’t have more than an inch or so of fabric hanging below the jacket.

To skirt your way around the issue, if you’ve got a traditionally cut denim jacket, pair it with mid-rise or high-rise jeans. Alternatively, you can look for longer-bodied chore coats or longer, modern takes on the classic denim jackets.

Tip #8: Make It Entirely Your Own

When those fades start to emerge, the jacket will start to look dramatically different from the ones that are hanging on racks and in store windows. This is the absolute best way to make a jacket our own—by wearing it so much that it starts to say something about both our style and our lifestyle.

Even before this, though, we can do small things to make the piece uniquely our own. Pins and patches will help separate your jacket from others that might look just like it, and they also help us broadcast something about our tastes, allegiances, or affiliations.

Embroidery, especially when guided by a skilled hand, can turn a simple jacket into an eye-popping work of art. 

Chain stitch embroidery might be something simple like your name or nickname over your heart, or it could be a colourful back piece. Either way, it’s a massive style upgrade, and it’s well worth the investment. 

Tip #9: Collars Up! 

Join the ranks of Rugged Royalty like Robert Redford, Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, and Dennis Hopper by turning up the collar of your denim jacket.

The jean jacket has an in-built rebellious streak, but you’ve got to lean into it by wearing it a little askew and a little haphazardly.

Denim jackets made from raw denim have a big advantage in this department. The stiff denim stands up straight for much longer.

Even when nicely faded, the collars stand at attention when flipped, creating a pleasing vee shape that lengthens the neck and frames the face very nicely.

Like Sinatra’s cocked hat, the flipped collar is a touch of personalisation that makes even a brand new jacket look uniquely your own. The only thing to it is to do it—and to own it. Lift your chin and make it clear that your collar isn’t just flipped. It’s flippant. 

Tip #10: Dress it Up, If You Dare

For adventurous dressers, the Type III can absolutely stand in for a blazer or a sports jacket.

Worn over a shirt and tie, well-made denim jackets can look exceptionally sharp. Either with double denim or with dressier trousers, the bold combination demands attention.

The look is at its sharpest when the jacket is closed. Leave a button or two undone at the top so that you’ve got a bit of a triangle to work with—just like you would with a blazer.

Especially if you’re wearing lower-rise jeans, keep the jacket on and buttoned to keep your waistline out of sight. 

The tie seems to be the linchpin of the ensemble. Without it, the dress shirt and the denim jacket seem ill-suited for each other. With it, everything hangs together brilliantly.

Tip #11: Be Monogramous

Just as with jeans, it’s not uncommon for denimheads to have a few great pieces from some of their favourite brands that are fighting for supremacy in their wardrobe.

If it’s in your nature to be sartorially polygamous, by all means rotate through your collection and continue adding new ones that catch your eye.

However, in life and in style, the most deeply satisfying relationships are monogamous ones. Denim love shared is denim love divided.

To properly fade a jacket, it needs to be your one and only. It needs to sit at the centre of your collection and, indeed, your life.

If you want to bring the best out of a jacket, settle down with one. Move in with it. Build a life together. If you don’t feel that any of the jackets in your collection are worthy of this kind of focused attention, splurge on one that is. 

When you’ve got that love match, remove temptations. Put all those jackets to one side, where they can wait until you’ve done justice to that worthy piece.

All the jackets in our Raw Denim Jacket Guide are made to be lived in. Pick the right one, wear it as much as possible, and let it become a reflection of what you do and who you are. That’s what the best jackets do: they tell your unique story in scars and stitches.

The Perfect One-Two Combo

The advice above covers how to wear double denim right. If you’re looking for advice on what to wear, check out our Selvedge Masterlist and our Raw Denim Jackets guide. 

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