Bluenotch Jeans is a great departure from all those other high end denim brands. While I’m not one to endulge in expensive jeans (because I don’t think it is worth it at all), I would much prefer these over a Joe’s Jeans or some of the other “It” jeans of today. Their other pieces are great too. I’m really feeling the red jacket/vest above.

Gallery: Bluenotch Jeans: Fall 2009 Collection

via Men’s Rag

Think the next counterfeit designer item is the new Louis Vuitton bag? Think again. The new counterfeit obsession, among us, is now blue jeans. Of the highly imported are True Religion, Joe’s Jeans and Antik Denim. Intercepting a whopping $18 million worth of apparel, customs officials have made it clear that the counterfeit items are rising in numbers from year to year.

“The counterfeiting problem exists with Rolex watches and high-end jeans because people want the cachet without spending the money.” says a property protection attorney from Chicago

People no longer want to stroll through central park with their knock-off rolex and peeling logo on a faux Prada purse. Jeans are carrying the weight of this side of the market. It truly is a substantial undertaking, and a surprising one at that.