Here are a pair of my Wranglers, fresh from the wash. The color has gone from grayish/navy/ indigo denim to a brighter shade of blue, on its way to the impossibly perfect light blue. Things of note: baggy knees tend to back off with washing,and, lately I've been digging the short tight skinhead style cuff...don't know why, but right now I like it...
The seat and hip pockets are holding up/wearing out just about so...
...and the front is creasing up just so. Notice how the back of the waistband rides higher than the front? That's so your jeans hang straight while you're in the saddle. That's also the reason for the extra belt loops and the flat rivets (so as not to scratch your saddle). French brands, Gap et. al step away...Wranglers are real.
All in all, not bad with an 80s vintage 'Rugger' rugby shirt and some top siders. So, what compelled me to write this? I did say I was 'compelled' didn't I...While out with the children in the above outfit, I stopped by the wine shop where I work from some adult beverages. While I was paying, I was approached by a sort of Euro looking fellow... groomed beard, highly tailored sports jacket, fancy jeans, etc. He asked " are those Wranglers you're wearing"...kind of surprised-like.
"Sure they are", says I..."Can I take your picture", says he, "my wife is a jeans designer. People pay $300 for her jeans. I can't believe it. I keep telling her that guys still wear Levi's and Wrangler. Now I have proof."
Says I "what's you wife's brand. Maybe I've heard of them,"
Says he"True Religion, ever heard of 'em?"
Yikes! For real...
