Watching a documentary on the history of denim in Osaka totally flipped my view on pre-distressed jeans.

I used to think they were a lazy shortcut (you know, like buying pre-made pie crust), but seeing the insane, specific techniques they use to replicate decades of wear by hand in that film convinced me it's a real craft, so has anyone else had a style they hated that they now appreciate because of the work behind it?

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victorb7426d ago

I always thought distressed jeans were just a factory process. Seeing the hand-sanding and needlework that goes into it totally changed my view. It's more like art than manufacturing.

jake18922d agoMost Upvoted

Ever wonder how they get that perfect worn-in fade on the knees? I saw a video where a guy used a pumice stone and a tiny razor for hours just on one leg. The skill is knowing exactly where real wear happens, not just making random holes.

val_kim26d ago

The first time I saw a Savile Row suit being cut, the tailor used chalk and shears on this huge roll of cloth. It looked so simple, but he explained every stitch placement was for movement. I always thought bespoke was just expensive, but watching that process made me get it. The work is in making it look effortless, like those jeans.