Despite the travel trauma of getting there, we really enjoyed Nashville. On our first full day in town, I made sure we headed to
Imogene + Willie - I was going to plunk down some serious cash for a serious pair of jeans.
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| Imogene + Willie (in the photo) |
It should be clear to anyone who has read this blog more than once that I not only think a lot about clothes but value the handmade and the local as well. It's really important for me to be aware of where my clothes come from (and other things for that matter) and to be conscious of their production and quality. Imogene + Willie is one of a small group of independent producers who make and source jeans as locally as possible. The denim comes from North Carolina, they make the jeans regionally, and all design, fit development, pattern making, and finishing touches are done at their shop in Nashville, TN. The jeans aren't cheap, but they're going to last (they'll take care of any repairs should I need them). I bought the Imogene Rigid jeans - I can't wash them for six months but must wear them during that time to break them in. I have them on right now! I can finally button them without assistance, lying on the bed, or jumping up and down (you buy them a size down).
I'm in love.
