Custom Jeans
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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?
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! |
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Denim lovers, meet Niki. Niki’s from Davis, California and recently became indiDenim’s newest customer. Being a stylish jeans and t-shirt type of girl, Niki appreciates a good pair of jeans that fit. In fact, her favorite is a pair of dark, low rise, bootcut jeans that after all these years are finally looking a bit worn. To replace her beloved jeans, Niki came to indiDenim to customize a new pair she could call her favorite. Being a first time online denim customizer, Niki was a bit hesitant to buy a pair of jeans that she hadn’t tried on. With bad experiences shopping for jeans online in the past, Niki found that when they came in the mail, the jeans never fit her body correctly. With these denim hardships haunting her past, Niki discovered how indiDenim stood out from other online shopping sites: “The idea of providing my size measurements and letting me design a pair of jeans was appealing - much better than selecting a general size category (0, 2, 4, etc.) and hoping I fit someone else’s idea of that size.” Niki couldn’t be happier with her new pair of indiDenim custom jeans. After going through our online process, she designed a great pair of dark, slim fit bootcut jeans with a super low rise - and she looks terrific in them. Check out the before and after!
When asked if she has any advice for other first time denim designers, Niki says, “Go for it!” After all, thanks to our perfect fit promise, there’s really nothing to lose. No matter what, you will end up getting jeans that fit your body and your style exactly the way you want. And the best part is that once you find your perfect pair of jeans from indiDenim, we automatically save all of your measurements in our system. What does that mean? It means you can keep designing jeans anyway you like with confidence, knowing that the jeans we send you will fit you every time. I hope that Niki’s story inspires newcomers to indiDenim to give us a try. And to our loyal customers, I know all this is old news but hopefully it reinforces your confidence in indiDenim and puts a smile on your face. |
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Friday, January 8, 2010
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.
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Monday, December 7, 2009
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. Ah…the power of customization.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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…
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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. Where do you live by the way?
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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… |
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Is it just us, or are jeans getting more attention these days than Lady Gaga’s outfits and Kanye’s interruptions? 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!
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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…
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Monday, November 2, 2009
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.”
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… |
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Just dropped a few pounds? 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!
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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. So…what do you think? indiDenim Mascot, anyone?
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Skinny jeans, it’s time to meet your match. Enter: the boyfriend jean. In case you just happened to miss one of the biggest fashion trends this fall, the boyfriend jean has stepped on the scene as a form of backlash against the skinny jean. You see, where skinny jeans are tight and fitted from your butt to your ankles, boyfriend jeans take a different approach to molding to your beautiful body. Boyfriend jeans, as their name implies, are meant to look as though you had borrowed jeans from your man (and here at indiDenim, we fully support stealing clothes from your significant other). And although they don’t necessarily have to be hijacked from your bf, they must be loose and relaxed all around. Now here’s the key. Boyfriend jeans combine the best of comfort and style, but since this jean is designed to look two sizes too big, you must be careful not to end up looking disheveled and frumpy. So pair your best pair of boyfriends with a cute T or sweater and your favorite heels or ballet flats. Add a scarf, and you and your boyfriend jeans (sans boyfriend) are set for a lovely fall afternoon at the farmer’s market or, of course, a therapeutic trip to the mall. Need some visual inspiration? Just check out Halle Berry in her boyfriend attire.
But before we go, we need your input. You see, we’ve been a bit torn about the boyfriend jean since it made its debut. indiDenim is all about *perfect* fitting jeans, and given that the boyfriend jean is pretty much the antithesis of your perfect fitting pair, what’s a custom jean company to do? So we’re asking you! What do you think? Should we break down and add it to the line up? Or should we hold our ground and stand by the denim ideals we’ve grown up with? Leave your comments and help us decide! |
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Cotton jeans are about as necessary as, well, air. And while we like air and all, here at indiDenim we’re pretty obsessed with denim. Stretch, 100 percent cotton, American, European, Japanese, distressed or clean—You name it, we got it. This week, in addition to our brand-spanking new jean builder, we’ve launched a new denim in four washes: Chalan, Buttero, Vaquero, Gaucho. If you sensed a theme, add a tally to your scorecard! Alternatively, if you’re sitting there, eyes glossed over and about to x out of the window, hold on there cowboy!
That’s right, we’re paying homage to our favorite international cowboys because where would cotton jeans be without our cowboy brethren? Rugged cotton denim fabric is so deeply intertwined with cowboy mythology that the two are often difficult to separate. Cowboy movies from the 1950s are even credited with popularizing jeans. Children who watched cowboys on TV during the 1950s were inspired to adopt jeans as their uniform during the 1960s. Like the cotton jeans of our cowboy forefathers, our new 100 percent cotton denim is a heavier weight, sturdy fabric—one that we think would be suitable for guys and gals, alike. So mosey on over to our jean builder, and start designing your custom made jeans. But before you go, check out the sneak peak of our cotton denim below!
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Long jeans are kind of like an illusive tiger. You know they are out there, but where and how to find long jeans in their natural habitat takes tremendous skill and patience. So even though you may have been “blessed” with runway model legs and “enjoy” being able to see over the crowd and reach anything on the top shelf, when it comes to finding a great pair of long jeans, you are a second class citizen! Most retailers discriminate against you (single tear)—and with good reason! Carrying inventory for a small percent of the population that may or may not buy from your store can get expensive. So where does the discrimination begin, you ask? Well if you have an inseam greater than 31.5” for women or 33.5” for men, you’re in the top 10th percentile of the population. Awesome for towering over your fellow 7th graders. Not so awesome for finding jeans long enough to cover your ankles. But then indiDenim waltzed onto the scene. And with us as your personal denim sherpa, the pursuit of the long jeans has become a lot easier. And not to brag or anything, but we’ve gone pretty long. We’ve even made jeans for pro-basketball players.Yeah—we’re kind of a big deal. So how long have we gone? A quick query from our trusty database yields the results. The winners are (drum roll please): If you or someone you know (or someone you don’t know, for that matter—people with 43” inseams are easy to spot!) can beat our record—let us know. We’ll even devote an entire blog post to them and their impressive inseam. Let the tall human hunt begin! And when you find this giant, make sure to send us a photo of him (or her!) looking especially tigerish. Perhaps something in the same vein as this would be appropriate:
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Big booties need big bootie jeans. But before we go any further, let’s give the obligatory shout out to Beyonce, J-LO, and Kim for helping big booty ladies all over love their beautiful behinds. It’s about time that we all celebrated our greatest ass-ett (sorry, I just couldn’t resist the opportunity for that one). And celebrate we would, if only finding the right pair of jeans to cover your trunk was not one of the most daunting tasks of our earthly lives. So before embarking upon the search, let’s prepare mentally. This may sound a bit odd, but sometimes you need to think about jeans like you think about a bra—you need a sturdy, supportive pair that can lift and shape your big booty. Now that we’re in the right mindset, how do we find that perfect big booty jean? Well, here are some basic tips on how YOU can design your own pair of indiDenim custom jeans to make sure that the marriage between your big booty and your denim does not end in divorce: * Stretch it out! Ideally, you want to choose stretch denim (jeans with a combination of cotton and spandex) that will stretch to fit your backside. You don’t want to look like you’re about to lead Suzanne Somer’s next workout video, but your jeans should have enough stretch in them to be able to shape—and cover—your voluptuous bottom. * Dark denim all the way! To optimize your butt, stay away from light-washed jeans because they’ll just make your hips look wider. It’s important to embrace the big booty, but when finding a great pair of jeans, it does not need to be the main event. If you pick a darker wash jean, it will slim your body…and your behind. Also, be sure to pick a dark pair of jeans with back pockets close to the center. Lower down pockets will just make your big booty look bigger. And please, don’t bedazzle your pockets. Your booty is decoration enough! * Pick a classic boot cut. If you pick a “regular” pair of jeans—aka not skinny jeans or other denim that’s blatantly styled—it will draw less attention to your rear. Skinny jeans, in general, are a bad choice because they cling to your ankles, and therefore draw attention to your thighs. * Confidence, sister! Remember, there’s a reason why Sir Mix-A-Lot wrote a whole song dedicated to your back side. Your big booty is to be celebrated, so untie that sweatshirt from around your waist and be proud of what you’ve got. Now, with the perfect fitting pair of big booty jeans, you and Ms. Kardashian over there have absolutely nothing to hide.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Building your own jeans is about to get a little cooler. At indi, we are all about bringing the most revolutionary technologies to the fashion industry. Accordingly, we’ve spent the past couple months developing *the* most awesome UI (objectively speaking, of course) out there. In just a few short days, not only will you be able to build your perfect jeans down to the smallest details at indiDenim, but you will be able to see it configure and morph—right in front of your eyes! Check out the screenshot of our new jean builder below:
And once you’ve perfected your jean designing skills, you can: * Proudly spam all your contacts with all the jean masterpieces you’ve created ... Really, the possibilities are endless. |
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Instead of sitting around our conference room table and trying to guess the answers to all these questions about you all, we came up with a novel alternative! Yup, that’s right: SURVEY TIME! So instead of flipping back over to your friend’s Facebook photo album, spend a few minutes here and tell us a little more about yourself. Think of it as a 25 questions of sorts. Except that this 25 questions actually MAKES you money. You’ll get a $25 indiDenim coupon just for filling it out (before October 1, 2009). We’re that nice. And after you’re done, you can even post the survey to your favorite social media website, and your friends can get $25 off, too. Now aren’t you a good friend?
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Working for a custom jean company, friends and strangers alike enjoy sending us ideas for greater customization of jeans. Most of the time we smile and file away the emails, but occasionally there are gems. Lucky for you all, today we received one of those gems. Enter Winkers (patent pending, in case you were getting any bright business ideas). These bad boys will jazz up even the most boring, simple pair of jeans. To truly appreciate the Winkers, we strongly suggest watching the video: So if you are looking for a little added detail to get you some attention as you strut your stuff down the main drag, Winkers will probably do the trick. We can’t say we endorse Winkers from a fashion standpoint, but we do have to admit they are pretty entertaining (and might even help you make a few new friends). Although maybe not the “friends” you were hoping for… |
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Fact: there is a buzz going around about indiDenim. It appears our new fabrics and finishing treatments have been well received, and the influential blogs are talking. And yesterday both DenimBlog.com and TheFrisky.com did a feature on indiDenim and our new creative destruction treatments.
So check out what swell things they had to say about us at DenimBlog.com and TheFrisky.com. And when you’re done reading, you can design your perfect jeans and then destroy them at indiDenim.com.
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