For my lovely husband's recent birthday I bought him a pair of
willies. The jeans arrived bundled in craft paper and tied with ribbons made of denim remnants. They are dark blue, slightly rigid to the touch, with simple and subtle design details. Thanks to great communication and customer service, the fit of the jeans was perfect. The care instructions are clear and straight forward – wear often, wash not so often...
I have long admired Nashville based
imogene + willie (I have featured them
here before). The clothing company is the brain child of Carrie and Matt Eddmenson, located in an old gas station where their beautiful pieces are created on site, utilizing American made materials as well as local talent and craftsmanship. I am hoping to visit in person on my way to
Shakerag this summer. My mind is set on a pair of
imogenes...
10 comments:
thanks for the great links
i must be really out of it..not ever heard of them but anyone that wraps with kraft paper and denim scraps is a star to me...going off to see the link..happy day to you friend!!
so i went over there, are they as wonderful as they seem? no elastic? built for women? worth it?
Cute...jeans is something so difficult to buy for me...
Have happily stumbled on your blog via Hannah Nunn's - and what a beautiful place it is.
I can only testify to the quality and fit of the men's jeans so far (still saving up for my own), but they are really nice and they look great - no elastic I swear. These jeans are expensive, but my philosophy of late is to rather spend a bit more for something well made and long lasting, while supporting a small creative business and it's community with my purchase.
I'm checking this out! Thanks.
Another comment after looking at the women's jeans...do you have a pair?
Never mind, just read your response to Velma. I relate to your philosophy also!
Recently I read a very good book by William Gibson, 'Zero History', which features indigo denim in the mysterious plot. Your 'willies' reminded me.
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