Levi’s – 501 Original Fit Jeans
Brand: Levi’s
Why it’s famous: Introduced in 1873, the 501s are the original blue jeans. Known for their button fly and straight-leg fit, they’re a timeless classic.
Other popular Levi’s collections include 511 Slim Fit, 505 Regular Fit, and the Wedgie Fit for women.
Wrangler – Cowboy Cut and Retro Collection
Brand: Wrangler
Why it’s famous: Renowned for rugged durability and a strong association with Western and workwear culture.
Popular collections include Cowboy Cut Original Fit and Retro Slim Fit Bootcut.
Diesel – D-Struct and D-Luster Collections
Brand: Diesel (Italy)
Why it’s famous: Known for edgy, fashion-forward denim with distinctive washes and design details.
Notable collections include D-Struct (modern tapered fit), D-Luster (slim with stretch), and Thommer (skinny fit).
True Religion – Ricky and Geno Jeans
Brand: True Religion
Why it’s famous: Features bold stitching and iconic horseshoe back pockets. A favorite in premium denim circles.
Popular styles: Ricky Straight Leg, Geno Slim Fit, and Halle Super Skinny for women.
G-Star RAW – 3301 and Elwood Collections
Brand: G-Star RAW
Why it’s famous: Pioneers of raw denim with designs inspired by industrial and military aesthetics.
Best-selling collections include 3301 (clean and classic) and Elwood 3D (ergonomic design with paneling).
AG Jeans – Tellis and Farrah Collections
Brand: AG (Adriano Goldschmied)
Why it’s famous: Offers tailored fits with high-end fabric and sustainable practices.
Top collections: Tellis Modern Slim (men), Farrah Skinny (women), and Ex-Boyfriend Slim.
7 For All Mankind – Luxe Performance and Dojo
Brand: 7 For All Mankind
Why it’s famous: Known for luxury denim that blends comfort with contemporary style.
Well-known lines include Luxe Performance Slimmy, Dojo for women, and The Straight fit.
Acne Studios – 1996 and North Jeans
Brand: Acne Studios (Sweden)
Why it’s famous: Minimalist aesthetics with a modern European twist.
Signature jeans include the 1996 (vintage straight-leg look) and North (slim contemporary fit).
Balmain – Biker Jeans Collection
Brand: Balmain
Why it’s famous: High-fashion statement jeans with zipper accents and moto-inspired design.
Best styles include Biker Jeans and premium Skinny-Fit Denim.
Nudie Jeans – Lean Dean and Grim Tim
Brand: Nudie Jeans (Sweden)
Why it’s famous: Sustainable, organic denim brand focusing on raw and selvedge jeans.
Popular styles: Lean Dean (slim tapered), Grim Tim (straight slim), and Tight Terry (skinny).
