The lucky winner is…Tabitha T Council! Congratulations Tabitha! You won a FREE pair of custom jeans from indiDenim! We just love our free jean Fridays…
While Facebook and Twitter reigned supreme on the sharing front, we saw an increase in sharing on Stumble Upon, Google, YMail and Gmail. We love seeing some of the same determined entrants in addition to an influx of new designers looking for their perfect pair of free custom jeans.
To all of our participants- thank you for entering! Remember, we’re giving away a pair of free jeans EVERY month, so keep entering! We’ve already started getting entries for July, so start designing your custom jeans to get your new pair!
Here it is, custom jeans lovers. The moment you’ve all been waiting for.
The lucky winner is…Amber Turcotte! Congratulations Amber! Not a bad way to start the week, eh?
This time around, we had nearly double the amount of entries and diverse sharing, the most popular places to share being Facebook and Blogger. We’re happy to see what an active readership we have in social media, and we’re also excited to see the diversity of custom jean designs. Men’s and women’s jeans, trousers and slim fits, and a ton of different finishing treatments amounting in an avalanche of custom denim designs.
To all of our participants- thank you for entering! Remember, we’re giving away a pair of free jeans EVERY month, so keep entering! We’ve already started getting entries for May, so start designing your custom jeans to get your new pair for summer!
As promised, here are the custom jeans that the lucky Suzanne won for free. She went with a SoMa slim fit jean, made with our Spanish Zafiro fabric and a bootcut leg opening, heavy distressing, whiskering, and sanding, and even a back pocket embellishment.
Translation: She went ALL OUT!
You can snag these winning custom jeans or customize them to fit your style simply by clicking the image below.
Or, better yet, enter Design, Share, Wear for April! Simply start designing your custom jeans and when you get to rise you’ll see a pop-up to enter the contest. Remember people, we’re giving away a free pair of jeans each month. Can’t wait to see what design will win for April…
If you thought you’d seen enough denim obsession here on our blog, think again. As a brand new interactive feature of our site, indiDenim is proud to announce the release of our DenimWiki!
The DenimWiki is a wiki-style jean guide for everything relating to denim: from how denim is made, to the history of skinny jeans, and of course how to style your denim. As a valuable resource for denim facts and style advice, we’re very excited to present it to you.
Through our many interactions with our customers and indiDenim enthusiasts, we’ve discovered that you are not just interested in customizing you jeans: you want to learn about jeans and what styles will best complement your body. Time and time again, we’ve heard you ask questions like:
“What fit would work best with my body type?”
“How do I measure myself properly to get a custom fit?”
“How is denim made and what are the different types?”
“If I’m not stick skinny can I really wear skinny jeans?”
These questions, and many more, are answered in our DenimWiki.
As a wiki (think Wikipedia), we also want YOU to contribute! While the DenimWiki provides a vast amount of information all about denim, it is also a space for our community to share their knowledge and elaborate on ours.
And the sharing doesn’t just stop here: you can share ANY page of our wiki on over 200 social networks by using our share buttons, allowing you to provide your friends with helpful articles or to simply invite them to contribute too.
Ready to go Denim crazy (as if you aren’t already)? Get started on our DenimWiki today!
Free jeans? Yes please! In case you haven’t heard, indiDenim has a new monthly contest called Design, Share, Wear. Each month, we’re giving away a pair of jeans designed by someone from the indi community. Here’s how it works:
* Design a pair of jeans that defines your style using the indiDenim Jean Builder.
* Share your design using our “Share” button with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or another social network of your choice.
* Wear your design for FREE if you are the lucky winner!
In addition, we’ll also have a special blog post about you and we’ll show your winning pair of jeans!
We already have entries from this month, so it’s time for you to get on it too. Go to our homepage to check out the contest rules and start designing your custom jeans to enter and win a free pair!
We hope our giveaway encourages our community to create even more innovative designs and share them with their friends. Remember, anyone can enter, so feel free to encourage your friends who have been thinking about trying indiDenim to enter! Then again, you may just want them for yourself…I know I would.
The skinny jean leg opening, available on the Soma slim fit jean, comes in our four stretch fabrics: Nimes, Dhunga, Genoa and Chieri. Our stretch fabrics give an ultra-contoured, extremely comfortable fit, giving you a super skinny appearance without the pinch.
We know how popular skinny jeans are nowadays, but we also know how hard it is to find the skinny jeans that you want. Just like all of our custom jeans, you can choose your skinny jeans for fabric, finish, back pocket details, leg opening, inseam length, the works!
So whether you’re looking for skinny jeans for the office or the weekend, you know indi’s got you covered. Start designing your skinny jeans now!
Top of the morning to you denim lovers! And happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
I enjoy a good Saint Patty’s day celebration- delicious pub grub, shamrock shakes, green beer, and yes, even Lucky Charms!, but the worst part about today is the pinching.
Ever since that fateful day in first grade when I forgot to wear green, I’ve always been sure to mark March 17th on my calendar and to make sure that I’m properly attired. Today, thankfully, here in the office (most) all of us are decked in green, and will remain pinch free.
At indiDenim, we are also safe from pinching today for another reason: because we all wear indi jeans. It’s true that for some people, pinching is a problem 365 days a year- because their jeans do not fit properly. Jeans can be too tight in the waist and loose in the seat, or pinching in the thighs and gaping at the waist. We’ve all fallen victim to denim fit disasters at one time or another. Not that it’s entirely our fault, because really, it can be nearly impossible to find the perfect fit in your typical store.
indiDenim is proud to be not so typical. Personally, ever since my first grade incident I have sworn off the playground pinching episodes, and ever since I’ve discovered indi I’ve sworn off pinching denim as well and I hope you will too.
Avoiding the dreaded denim pinch can be tricky, but it helps if you know what to look out for. If you like skinny jeans (we sure do- we are introducing one for our SoMa jean VERY soon) make sure you go with stretch denim to avoid the infamous muffin tops and achy legs. The idea is to hug your curves- not squeeze them!
For you more classic ladies, our Presidio Trouser jean is the perfect way to complement your shape without the pain of too tight pants. They are shapely at the top, with clean lines through the leg- a great look minus pinch or frump (which can be almost as bad!).
For me, the best part of today is the celebration of the color green (okay well, maybe EXCEPT for those shamrock shakes). Now, we don’t make green jeans at indi, but a novelty pair is interesting to imagine, and hey- they might be popular. Not only is green the new black (because as we all know being eco-conscious is both trendy and important), but it’s bright, spring-y, and fun.
Although, now that I’m *really* looking at my Photoshop experiment, I think we better stick to classic jean colors for now, and leave most of the green to those envious of my perfectly tailored indi jeans.
One of the most powerful facets of our work at indiDenim is how we make our customers, especially our female customers, feel confident about the way they look. We know how frustrating it is to never find pants that fit, and it’s all too common for women to blame themselves. If nothing else, indiDenim enables these women, just like our latest customer success story Niki, to finally find jeans that fit and that make them look great.
In celebration of Women's month, indiDenim is helping women who truly need our support. A Safe Place, an Oakland-based non-profit organization, is dedicated to housing battered women and children, helping families heal and recover emotionally and financially, and combating domestic violence.
In recognition of such an important support system for women, indiDenim is donating to A Safe Place: for every indi jean bought until April 20th, indiDenim will donate one pair of jeans.
So whether you want to support local women or have been holding out for that new pair, there’s no better time to design your own jeans. After all, for every pair you get, we’ll give. Talk about a 2-for 1…
Whether you’re a Mac or a PC, you most likely have an iPhone or iPod Touch. Apple wins when it comes to hand-held devices, but can your jeans handle your gadget?
Courtesy of wtfJeans
An up-and-coming trend is specifically designed iPhone and iPod Touch pockets on the front of the jeans. The micro-fiber interior protects your iPhone or iPod touch and also cleans it when the device is removed from the pocket. Aesthetically I’m not sold because front pockets that look like back pockets just make me think you’re wearing your jeans backwards, but I will withhold an informed opinion until I see these jeans with iPhone/iPod Touch pockets up close and personal.
Would you wear jeans that had a special pocket for your iPhone or iPod? Is it really necessary or something that should have happened a long time ago? Vote in the poll below!
The earthquake that struck Haiti almost 2 weeks ago has devastated the world. Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas of the country have been demolished and the government believes that the death toll could rise to 300,000 people.
Here at indiDenim, we’ve taken the time to think about this humanitarian crisis and how jeans can help. That’s why we’re proud to support the organization Fashion Delivers, which aims to bring together fashion industries to donate apparel to victims in need across the world. They were founded in 2006 and inspired to act after Hurricane Katrina struck.
Right now, Fashion Delivers is organizing efforts to send apparel and products to Haitians who have been affected by the earthquake and have lost everything. To help, they are calling for a broad assortment of clothing items—jeans included.
If you too would like to support Fashion Delivers and the people of Haiti, please visit their website and fill out the donation form listed at the bottom or the page. Haiti needs our help today and many days to come.
We’ve said it time and time again—inside every closet must be a great pair of jeans that fit. At indiDenim, we know that although jeans are absolutely vital to ensure your fashion survival, they do only account for half your wardrobe equation…
So when it comes to helping you get dressed in the morning, although we love denim more than chocolate cake with strawberries, we remind ourselves to always think about the whole picture—bottom and top.
A few weeks ago, we wrote a blog about how to wear one timeless item—the blazer—with a pair of bootcut jeans to create a great, classic look that will never go out of style. This week, it’s time to talk about how to pair another basic we love—the white blouse—with your beloved custom jeans.
Wearing a white blouse with denim is a versitile look and can easily be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. Don’t be afraid to showcase this style on Fridays at work, a day trip on the weekend, or even when hitting the town for a nice dinner.
Whether you wear it casually or for a dressier event, it’s important to remember that your blouse should always be fitted in the arms and chest (at least until the “boyfriend shirt” makes its fashion debut).
To put a trendy spin on this class look, we recommend tucking your blouse into a pair of wide-leg trouser jeans. Accessorize with a bold necklace a red heel, and you’ll show off how sometimes being in-style requires just knowing what items never go out.
Have you ever wondered why every time you shop for jeans in the mall, you fit into a different size?
Think about it. Isn’t it a bit curious that although your waistline stays the same, your closet is full of 8s, 6s, or even 4s? With such discrepancy between labels and sizes, shopping becomes a guessing game in which you should rightfully reward yourself with a latte when you correctly answer the question, “What size am I going to be today?”
So if you’re not gaining or losing weight, what’s the deal with the difference in sizes? Cosmopolitan just published this great article tackling this very question on vanity sizing. Let me help break it down:
Basically, women are so consumed with being thin and measure up to a size 0 ideal, that designers manipulate their sizes to make women feel like they are smaller than they may actually be. This is called vanity sizing. As the article describes, this is when “designers add extra inches of fabric to clothing without changing the number on the tag.” Great. It’s not like shopping for jeans isn’t hard enough already.
As a result, our anxiety to fit into smaller sizes and the variation of sizes themselves causes us even more of a headache. This means that without ever being able to identify with just one number, we are forced to pull at least two or three jean sizes into the dressing room with us. This means more time, more effort, and ultimately more frustration.
We at indiDenim understand your stress and know how difficult it can be to deal with the never ending size confusion. With custom jeans, you don’t have to worry about vanity sizing—every jean is custom made to your measurements.
According to Tommy Hilfiger, ladies only need one pair of jeans in order to get through life—just as long as they are jeans that fit.
A man who is all over denim like PB on J, he believes that it is absolutely essential for every woman to own a pair of high-quality jeans, even if that means spending some extra cash to get them (clearly he didn’t look at how affordable our custom jeans are before saying this, tsk tsk). Mr. H thinks that when you find “the one,” they can be dressed up or down for night or daytime, which is why a lady doesn’t need more than a single pair.
Duh Tommy—jeans are versatile, we know this.
Although, here at indiDenim, we may not agree that one pair of jeans is enough—remember, we’re obsessed with jeans and arguably slightly biased—we do understand the reasoning behind Tommy’s point of view. There’s no denying that whatever jeans you own, in order to look your best, the jeans must fit properly.
Tommy went on to say that you should always dress to flatter your shape and personality. We couldn’t agree with him more on that one. That’s why we don’t force feed you style or fashion trends—we just let you design your own.
And we love ya, Tommy, but just one pair? Come on, that’s no fun…
Mr. Efron told US Weekly recently that he wore the same pair of jeans for eight weeks in a row in order to get them just the way he wanted. The magazine wrote that, “In order to get that dirty, distressed denim look, the actor wore the same jeans—now his faves—for eight continuous weeks until they were stripped of stiffness and sported ‘yellow whiskers’ at the front.”
I mean, can you blame the heart throb? He does lead a hard life. Even millions of dollars, the ongoing success of High School Musical, and that great run-your-fingers-through hair can’t even buy this guy instant jean satisfaction. After all, you can only get that great rugged, worn-in look with time, effort, and fashion dedication. It’s the denim look any dude strives for months to achieve, the look that…oh wait, you can customize yourself right here at indiDenim.
Geez, Zac. Get with it. You just spent way too much time in those pants. These days, all the cool kids customize their own distressed denim. We could have delivered your dream jeans to your front door in just a few weeks.
World, meet Kyla. She’s a small town fashionista on a mission for a fabulous wardrobe on a low budget. She’s fully equipped with a sense of style and a blog—and not afraid to use either. We met Kyla last month through our sponsorship of the Weardrobe Conference in NYC and quickly discovered that Kyla, like so many other women, was a “custom jean skeptic.”
Giving into her skepticism (as every fashion blogger should), Kyla went ahead and, through our website, put together a pair of high-waisted dark wash flare jeans—a style she admits has always been difficult to find on the rack. Kyla blogged about how easy it was to customize her jeans and satisfy her every denim want and need, and even shared a bit more about the experience with us, personally:
“I absolutely LOVED the experience of designing my own jeans! I have a really hard time finding jeans that fit and when I do find jeans that fit, the styles aren’t always very exciting. I really wanted a pair of jeans with a specific style that would stand out as more than just a pair of casual denim blues. I chose a high waist and flare leg, since that seems to be the most challenging style for me to find.”
She then went on to say:
“I was skeptical at first, wondering how in the world these jeans were going to fit based on nothing but answers to a few questions, but I was blown away when I received them. I pulled them on and was shocked that they really did fit like a glove. Next time, I don’t think I would do much differently. I’m in love with the style and I think I will just get them in a different denim and wash.”
Kyla, we’re so happy you’re happy with your indiDenim jeans. You look terrific! We know you were pleasantly surprised that your new pair “fit like a glove,” but that’s just what we do.
One custom denim skeptic down, just a few more to go…
posted by: deborah on November 11, 2009 at 9:30 am
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Ok, ok, I know. Maybe not that much attention, but you can’t deny that denim has been spending quite a bit of time in the spotlight lately.
So in case you haven’t heard, The New York Times just gave a shout-out to designer jeans and their “preshrunk prices.” According to the NY Times gods, “The $300 pair of designer jeans is now, courtesy of the recession, the $200 pair of designer jeans.”
Not surprisingly, the economy has got people thinking more about their wallets and setting a limit on what they will pay for a designer pair of jeans, which, in turn, is putting pressure on designers to rethink their prices and offer quality jeans in more styles at lower prices.
Basically people want great style and fit for less—but are demanding the same high quality and exclusivity.
Which might make you think—what could better satisfy consumer demands than one-of-a-kind custom jeans designed by the customer, made to their measurements, and sold for a reasonable price?
Someone take indiDenim out for a drink tonight.
Being the solution to the world’s denim whoas sure makes us more than ready for the five o’clock happy hour!
Since the dawn of time, fashionistas everywhere have argued over one age-old question: When it comes to jeans, which is superior, the button-up or the zipper?
This detail is so crucial, that it may even stop you from buying an otherwise great pair of jeans. That’s why, once and for all, we want to know which you like more. (Thank Nelly at indiDenim, we can customize your jeans either way with the zipper or the button fly).
So scream it from the rooftops, and tell us your opinion. Or at least answer the survey below…
posted by: deborah on November 3, 2009 at 3:57 pm
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Of all places, the Wall Street Journal just posted a great article on the rise of power jeans. And what are power jeans, you ask? Today, CEOs, top executives, and world presidents have finally figured out that a great pair of fitted denim can be highly professional and comfortable of course. After all, a top dog in jeans says to onlookers, “Hey people, I got this. Chillax.”
Nicolas Sarkozy, Agence France-Presse/Getty Images
So how do you get this look? To do power jeans right, you’ll need jeans that are perfectly tailored to your body (plug for custom jeans) and select the right items to be paired with those bad boys. At indi, we endorse a collared shirt, either or a tie or a blazer, and a nice pair or shoes (no sneakers!). The goal here is to look classy and cool at the same time, so just make sure you got that balance down pat!
Also, if you’re looking for a distraction, check out this WSJ slide show on the evolution of jeans from the late 1800s to today. There’s nothing like taking a trip down memory lane to cure your case of the Mondays…
Well, slimming jeans are the perfect way to complement your new, slimmer body.
And after all the grilled chicken, salads with the dressing on the side, power walks, and crunches, you deserve a new pair of slimming jeans as much as, well, that chocolate mousse cake you weren’t allowed to eat last night.
And not just any slimming jeans, mind you. You owe yourself some slimming custom jeans. You’ve worked hard to lose that weight, so now it’s time to show off your curves with a pair of slimming jeans that’s actually made to mimic your glorious shape.
Don’t fall victim to one of the biggest fashion faux pas out there: baggy clothing that makes you look bigger than you actually are! Fitted clothing is key. Fitted custom clothing is ideal.
So that means it’s time to get rid of those baggy jeans you used to wear. That’s right. Trash. Them. Now. Those old jeans don’t fit your fabulous new body anymore, anyway… Which means, you NEED new slimming jeans.
And you know how we love when shopping becomes a necessity, and not just a desire!
Custom made jeans are the key to looking fly—short or tall, straight or curvy, human or otherwise.
Just take our canine friend below, who is decked out in a fabulous pair of custom made jeans. Our whole office laughed out loud when we saw this picture of Harley, the Boston terrier from L.A. and his rockin’ denim. There’s no doubt about it—Harley knows that in order to get that perfect fit, custom made jeans are the only way to go.
