Diesel jeans – trendy or not August 8, 2008

Diesel jeans every time for me please, in fact they are my usual
brand of choice. They are cheap as chips, good quality, hard wearing
and fit my ass like a perky little glove.

They are available on the internet, my local shopping centre and
even on ebay. I can wear them day and day out and im not really too
bothered if they get ruined.

The only problem I have ever had with them, is that I had a button
come loose on a pair, that I had to return but other than that they
have served me very well.

I just couldnt afford to go out and by the mankind jeans, although I
do concede that they do look lovely. They are of course this seasons
must have, but in my case they are this seasons must do with outs. I
think that if I paid that much for a pair of jeans, I would be scared
to wear them and would anybody really notice the difference.

Designer Quality or Denim July 10, 2008

Jeans. Everyone owns at least one pair, don’t they? Whether the cheapy ones from supermarkets or high-end designer jeans costing hundreds of pounds, they’re the ultimate in clothing that can be dressed up or down and can be used for any occasion.

Jeans, heels and a cute t-shirt – perfect first date outfit. There’s nothing more comfortable than your favourite baggy jeans and a hoody for curling up in front of a DVD, or for writing essays and slobbing around the house in. There are jeans you can go to work in, jeans you can go out and sparkle in and jeans you can go to the stables in.

But does the brand make any difference? To me, the name on a pair of jeans means nothing, but the quality is everything. I’ve had some pairs which have been inexpensive, but have held their colour and shape for years. Equally I’ve bought some horribly expensive designer jeans which have fallen apart rather rapidly (although I don’t suppose using them to ride horses in really helped…)

Generally I reckon you get what you pay for, and the more you pay for a pair of jeans, the better you can expect them to fit and last. However, this doesn’t always follow and you can easily be conned out of a lot of money simply for the name on the back pocket and the studs, as most jeans are still made abroad, and denim is still denim no matter who it’s made by. Overall I suppose it depends on how brand-conscious you are, and whether having a name on your jeans matters to you or not.

Dress code that dictates your environment July 3, 2008

Shirts are traditionally officewear because they look official and smart.Nobody is going to choose to consult a solicitor if he is wearing a tshirt and jeans.Shirts make people appear more credible.Men and women who come to work dressed smartly ,look as though they are in control of things.They are the ones who will gain promotion, all else being equal.Imagine approaching a policeman or woman for help in the street and then discovering that they are wearing lycra ! You would think twice about whether they were really able to help you with your problem.You rarely see a doctor who is not smartly dressed for the same reason.

A shirt is acceptable wear nearly everywhere and that makes it an ideal garment.Cuff links can only be worn on shirts where the cuff is made to accept them.A shirt with buttons, wont have the holes that the cufflinks must go through to ‘link’ the cuff.That makes them more of a fashion accessory than a practical piece of wear in this modern day.

The type of clothing you wear to the office rather depends on what type of office you are working in. The clothes you decide to wear forms the basis of what other people think about you and you also have to consider the image of your company. If you are working in a legal firm for example you would certainly be expected to dress very smartly in a suit, shirt and tie. You might decide to wear cufflinks but this is probably a matter of personal choice. Sandals and shorts are certainly not an option!

However if you were working in a graphic design or media setting you would probably be expected to wear more casual clothing maybe even jeans as it would be seen as a sign of your creativity.

If in doubt about what to wear you should look at what the boss is wearing and take your clue from that. If he is dressed in a tailored suit don’t turn up in jeans.

The right Choice of jeans could make the difference March 28, 2008

I never hear of Mankind jeans. Diesel are a bit more forthcoming with unabashed self-promotion, methinks. And herein lies my inclination. I’m not a man that thrives on brand names. Quality is far more important. I’d rather buy into a product knowing it is well made, than assume (perhaps correctly) that the high price is due to the rather oversized logo emblazoned across it, and not its build quality.

So here lies the battle between the two brands. And for me, a clear winner is evident. And a quick look across the product range does much to reinforce my immediate prejudice. Diesel set themselves the task of maintaining a ‘designer’ look, a distinctive product that sells the range, and isn’t ashamed to boast of its credentials. Mankind on the other hand are almost too shy. Their jeans are just jeans. Well cut, well made, and sensible, and almost forget to tell you their name. For me, a winner.

But I’m a brand avoider, so I will say that. For people that base a proportion of their outfit on the prominence of labels, of distinctive design, and a certain predetermined style that can be guaranteed to provide a consistent image, Diesel win every time. Good luck to you, I say. And if you see me in the street, in my understated, brand-less finery, remember, I may have paid the same as you for my outfit. But I prefer not to wear the price tag.