Ed Hardy Jeans for Men; Jeans from Mild to Wild

Ed Hardy Jeans

Ed Hardy Basic Jeans

Bing familiar with the tattoo aspect of the things most widely associated with the ED Hardy name, I was skeptical when I went to look at the jeans. Don't get me wrong, I think the tattoo stuff is really cool, but, for jeans? Just not for me ... but that's me.

I was totally psyched to find this pair of Ed Hardy 5 Pocket Basic Jeans.
Just a really sweet pair of designer denims that I can live with. Sure, upon closer inspection the Ed Hardy name is plastered across one of the rear pockets, but not in that contrast-stitching-in-your-face way. Well worth the 88 bucks.

Ed Hardy Flap Back Pocket Jeans

Stepping it up a notch in the style department are the Ed Hardy Flap Pocket Jeans. Now I know that previously I have bad-mouthed the rolled cuff look ( I think I made a Happy Days reference), but as seen here - with the dark tee, the wallet chain and the snazzy shoes -

I must say this really works. The flap back pocket really give this pair of Ed Hardy jeans a nice upgrade. Not just for tattoo parlors, this is a look you can take just about anywhere. The Ed Hardy Flap Back Pocket Jeans are allso just $88 .

Ed Hardy King Panther Jeans

OK, now we enter the realm of the Ed Hardy Jeans collection that scares me just a bit. The problem with these jeans is that I think they are cool as hell.

What's the problem, you ask? Truth is I am just not that cool in real life, no matter what my Mom tells you. I could't pull these jeans off in a million years - but if YOU can - go for it!

The detailing is simply spectacular. You KNOW your buds wont have the guts to slap on this pair of totally rockin' Ed Hardy jeans, so go show 'em how it's done. These Ed Hardy King Panther Jeans cost a little more, but $154 is extremely fair for a work of art.

DKNY Men's Jeans; Brooklyn/Tompkins

DKNY Jeans

Brooklyn Fit Jeans, Tompkins Wash

Ok now HERE is a great looking pair of designer jeans. I trust Donna Karan to cover my butt any day of the week.

These DKNY Brooklyn fit jeans are a great style for most men - somewhere in the range of not-too-relaxed, not-too-baggy, not-too-bootcut - works well for those carry a few extra pounds, as well as those dudes that could use a sandwich.

The Tompkins wash, seen here produces a really great look - a lighter pair with almost, but not quite, the look of a well worn pair - while still looking crisp and new.

The back pocket detailing on these DKNY jeans is subtle, which personally, I prefer.

Oh, and the DKNY Jeans Brooklyn Fit Jeans, Tompkins Wash , at $59.90,won't break the bank.

(Also available at Macys)

Mens Jeans; Wrangler; American Classic Jeans

Wrangler Jeans

Honestly, growing up on the Northern East Coast, I wouldn't have gone near a pair of these. Blind snobbery will get you nowhere... I admit, I missed some great opportunities...

Why am I writing about Wrangler Jeans among all of the designer brand jeans? Simple. While watching the Patriots beat the Jets, I saw an ad where Brett Favre was endorsing these American classics. If they are good enough for Brett, they are certainly good enough for me.

Who wants to make dump runs in designer jeans? Why slap on a pair of $250 dungarees to watch the game with the guys?

Besides, what's more American that jeans that were originally made for cowboys?

I've seen Wranglers on sale for under $15 at Walmart, and under $30 pretty much anywhere else.

Unless you are some sort of Nancy-boy, get 3 pair for everyday use - save the wear and tear on your "goin' out jeans" - and save a good amout of cash to put toward a pair of Evisu Genes to wear when the ladies are looking.

Did I mention? Wrangler jeans are more popular worldwide than most any other men's jeans on the planet. I call that a pretty solid vote of confidence.

These Genuine Wrangler Regular Fit Jeans, Dark Denim can be has for a mere $22.99. Sweet deal.

Mens Evisu Jeans; Evisu European Vintage Denim Jeans

Mens Evisu Genes

OK, so what's all the fuss about Evisu Jeans? They are in extremely high demand, so I decided I needed to know why.

What did I find out? Some guy (Hidehiko Yamane) decided he needed to make the best jeans possible and set out to do so. Crafting the first Evisu jeans on a 1950's loom and handpainting the logo on himself... (apparently, the craftemenship of vintage jeans was superior due to this process, which is why the old loom)

The quality of the denim and the craftsmanship soon made this product extremely sought after. To this day Evisu (even though they are now made in Italy, not Japan) are synonmous with what high quality, high fashion jeans are all about.

As soon as I scrape up the 388 bucks, I'm going to find out for myself if they are everything they are cracked up to be.

This pair; Evisu European edition "Vintage cut" denim jeans is available for just that price at jbgrady.com. I chose these because I l ike the color and the logo isn't nearly as overstated as can be seen on many other pair of Evisus. What can I say, I'm a simple guy.

There are actually much better deals available, but I didn't like them nearly as much as the look of this pair of jeans.

Men's Seven (7) for all Mankind Jeans; Punk Studded Slim

Uh ...um....REALLY? Did they let someone sniff a bunch of glue over at Seven Jeans and them let them go berzerk with some sidewalk chalk and a Bedazzler?

Honestly, I'm shocked. Appalled ... and more than a little nauseated by the "Punk Studded Slim jeans. Oh, where to begin?

Punk? Really? I have never really considered Seven Jeans to be anti-establishment, and this ain't helpin'.

Looks more like a billboard for gay male prostitution ...

So, you folks over at 7 for all Mankind please, don't let this happen again. We lova ya, but whoa!

---- I'm gonna stop there.

Just in case you are into that kind of thing - they are dramatically marked down at JBGrady.com ... get your 7 For All Mankind Studded Punk Slim Jeans for $79.97 (down from a rediculous 235 bucks)

Men's Diesel Jeans; Diesel Slammer

Climbing up the "Diesel Jean Popularity Chart" is the Diesel Slammer (for men).

Why? Well for starters - the fit. It fits just as a pair of mens jeans should (go figure). Not baggy, not tight. To boot, the washes available for the slammer (namely 73H, 8RG, 8FC,73J & 8II)mean that when you combine the fit and the different styles, the slammer is ready for whatever you may have on your agenda.

I chose to feature the 8FC here in the photo, but really any of them could easily find their way into my closet (and hopefully will). The Slammer 8FC here looks a little on the bright blue side, but I am totally digging the way they are worn. I'm thinking it will only be a couple of weeks until I have 'em just as I want 'em.

Snag your own for just $253 at JBGrady.com, or see the full list of Diesel Slammers here.