New Modern Classic...MR POSTER—Five way to wear Your Denims!

MR PORTER
‘Five way to wear
Your Denims!’
by Mr Peter Henderson

FIVE WAYS TO WEAR
— Your Denims

It's not about age; it's about attitude and abdomen when it comes to choosing the right jeans. Pick the right pair and there's no reason not to wear them until you pop off

Shirt by Levi's Made & Crafted | Jeans by Acne | Loafers by Paul Smith

Sweater A.P.C. | T-shirt by Levi's Vintage | Jeans by Jean Shop | Belt by Mulberry | Shoes by Quoddy

The classic blue

The time is right for a looser fit. After years of crotch-crunching skinny styles, this spring we are advocating the return of the classic straight-cut jean. Perfect weekend wear when teamed with a pair of Quoddy's and a sloppy sweater

Blazer by rag & bone | Shirt by Acne | Tie by Burberry London | Jeans by rag & bone | Belt by Mulberry | Shoes by Lanvin

The dressy denim

A popular look in the MR PORTER offices is this jean, blazer and slim tie combo. It works equally well at the weekend or on a workday when the clients are away

Denim shirt Acne | Polo shirt by Roland Mouret | Jeans by Levi's Vintage | Shoes by Car Shoe

The double take

Head-to-toe denim can be a risky business, but get it right and the rewards are high. This light-washed denim shirt with a pair of loose-fit dark Levi's has a retro vibe we can't recommend enough

Polo shirt by Jil Sander | Jeans by Acne | Belt by Gucci | Sandals by Burberry Prorsum

The not—too—slim

If you are reluctant to go from skinny to straight cut, then Acne's slim black jeans are a covetable compromise. Try wearing with a bright polo and, as long as your feet don't resemble a hobbit's, team with a pair of stylish sandals

Photography by Mr Bill Gentle, Styling by Mr Dan May,
Words by Mr Peter Henderson

This week, Mr David Bradley, a 26-year-old print designer from South London, who is overhauling a run-down bar in his spare time, kindly modelled five ways we think you should be wearing your jeans this spring. And rest assured, the ultra-tapered carrot fit, currently in favour among some quarters, is nowhere to be seen...

the facts

It is hard to think of denim without thinking of jeans, which were originally developed for manual labourers, but have since become one of the world's most recognisable and versatile items of clothing. Denim first came from France, not the States, during the 18th century; for the etymologically inclined, the name comes from 'de Nîmes', after the Provençal town where the rough cotton twill was originally produced. From miners in the California Gold Rush of the 1850s, through to teenagers a century later in the 1950s (think James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause), and Times Square billboards advertising designer pairs by the likes of Calvin Klein and Levi's, denim has maintained its status as a staple of the male wardrobe thanks to its comfort, durability and iconic associations.

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"The Men's Style Destination"

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