Gift of the Day: The Most Timeless Pair of Jeans
Generally, we wouldn’t recommend gifting anyone a pair of jeans. As universal as denim is in our daily wardrobes, shopping for a pair that fits the wearer at the waist, butt, and thighs is a personal (and often frustrating) experience. And yet, and yet (!), there is one exception to the rule: a pair of Levi’s 501 ’90s Jeans. Whether you’re re-upping for a friend whose vintage 501’s are now beyond repair, or offering up something casual and cool for the fashion girl in your life, this is the holy grail of denim.
Levi Strauss is credited as the inventor of the very first pair of jeans back in 1873, and with a century and a half of experience comes a level of expertise that transcends the trend cycle. Made with 100 percent cotton, these jeans are the ideal classic denim silhouette, non-stretchy, and a mid rise that is comfortably loose through the hip and thigh. While a barrel-leg jean might be the top pick if you’re looking for something trendier for yourself, for gifting we’d suggest keeping things simple: an iconic silhouette with light whiskering and a classic blue wash.
Levi’s 501 ’90s Women’s Jeans
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