The phrase "blue jeans" comes from the French language "bleu de Genes", literally the blue of Genoa. Jeans fabric, or denim, originated in the southern French town of N'mes and owes its name to the location. In the French language, the fabric was known as "cotton de N'mes," in French pronounced "de N'mes" which abroad quickly became just "denim." The first mens jeans were made in Italy more than 500 years ago in the 1500s. These jeans were sold through the harbor of Genoa.

The first examples of mens jeans were made for the Genoese Navy, which required tough all duty trousers for its matelotes. They required strong and durable trousers that could be worn wet or dry, the legs of which could easily be rolled up whilst the sailors undertook all the dirty jobs involved in running the ship. These mens jeans were cleaned by dragging them in big nets behind the ship, and the exposure to sea water and sun would gradually bleach the tough blue jeans to white

Men's jeans are arguably the mainstay of men's clothing. While many wardrobes these days won't include a suit most men have at least one pair of jeans. A survey by a leading London University revealed that many people questioned stated that jeans were their most personal and comfortable item of clothing.

Historically men's jeans were essential men's clothing for manual workers in America. Tough hard wearing and practical they were designed to last. Today they are still bought for those same features but have now evolved into the mainstay of men's work and fashion clothing worldwide.

Jeans have been around for eons but that doesn't mean they can be taken for granted. One size certainly doesn't fit all! Jeans are always changing and that includes style, fit and finish. The choices range from, boot cut, stone washed, easy fit, flared, straight and skinny to name but just a few. There are two processes involved in the finishing, dry and washed. The washed variety has the advantage of being softer and pre-shrunk. The dry version acquires the distressed look of washed denim over time. Apparently some advocates of dry denim refrain from washing new jeans for several months, hanging them to dispel the smell!

Men's jeans are big business and the top designers innovations are closely scrutinized each season often resulting in affordable high street versions. Many people still prefer, however to buy designer. Currently there appears to be renewed interest in the 1950's styles in particular the classic Levi 501 look.

It is possible to pay hundreds of pounds for state of the art men's jeans. It is also possible to purchase good value for money men's jeans that are stylish, practical and durable - the choice is yours. Any good supplier of men's clothing will offer a wide range of men's jeans to suit all shapes sizes and budgets. Check out our men's clothing range to just the right jeans to add to your collection.

Men jeans, timeless, ageless and classless. Worn for work and leisure, worn for impact, worn with a suit jacket. Whatever the occasion always worn with panache.