“Raw denim means that the denim fabric has not been washed or touched water during the production cycle, making them stiffer,” says Garmon. “Over time, this stiffness will soften and mold it ...

Lastly, figure out what fabric build works for you – perhaps you need denim with plenty of stretch, or perhaps you want to break in a pair of raw selvedge denim from scratch. To recap ...

The contenders came in a wide range of prices, styles, and fabrics: We considered jeans with a small amount of stretch, 100% cotton jeans, and raw selvedge denim. Next, I chose 31 models for ...