Thanks so much for the suggestions and thoughts ladies! I guess I am not alone in feeling this way about denim at the moment. Funny though, none of my clients have voiced the same denim fabric concerns as me. I bet this fabric is selling well at retail. But to Rachy's point - there MUST be variety.
Ah! Judy and Anna. I haven't had ACNE jeans on my own body but have a few clients who love them. I need to get to that store on Capitol Hill - in walking distance from where I live in Madrona. Thanks
Zap! That's another good suggestion. AE makes great stuff.
K can shop, the matchsticks aren't faded and cropped length at the moment. But agree that the fit and fabric is quite good. About a 9 on me. Not a 10.
Ornella, I bet you're having a crazy problem finding length!!! Can you order online?
If I look at my fave jeans:
Jodphur - thick and no stretch
Zippered J. Brand Skinnies - stretchy but VERY thick and stiff
Marc Jacobs - thick and 1% stretch
Gap BF's - quite soft and thin but not all that stretchy
Sears Slouchies - very stretchy but very thick
AG - THICK! 9 years old.
And the hunt is on.