We all know designer jeans to be a bit over priced, considering denim isn't exactly the most expensive of all the fabric choices out there. "So, early in the decade designer jeans became 'premium' jeans -- as in, you had to pay a premium price to wear them: $340 for Acne jeans, $350 for Ksubi jeans, $359 for True Religion jeans, $395 for Notify jeans, $580 for Dior jeans and so on." says Eric Wilson, of New York style section.
Luckily for us consumers that aren't exactly making millions yet, denim prices are lowering this year. '"The key price is under $200 now," said Eric Jennings, the men's fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue. 'The super-expensive stuff is not performing as well.'"
"Rock & Republic, another popular label, introduced a Recession Collection this spring with styles under $140, about $40 less than before."
The premium denim fad has come to an end, which has its pros and cons. Some of our very favorite lines are now non-existent due to the sudden down fall in denim sales.
"Many of those labels, once the next big things, are but memories. Remember Blue Cult? Antique Denim? Paper Denim & Cloth?" For any serious fashionista, those 3 names should job your memory. During my high end denim sales days back in college, I was constantly recommending Paper Denim & Cloth for those who wanted a relaxed, straight leg fit. They were my favorite pair of jeans for a good 2 years! And poof! Gone.
So, take a gander at the full article above to find out all the facts.
Recession has some positive aspects after all...
