Oh yes, memories of those stiff super dark Levis and a year later or so, soft pale, super comfy and then the holes would start, all natural here and there. Now we buy that look. My always had holes right under the back pockets, so the plus to buying them is that I am no longer flashing people!
Nope, I haven't worn a pair of jeans to faded glory in many many years. On the other hand, I do have a pair of slouchy pleated grey trousers that have been faithful for 18 years now. i bought them the year I moved to Norway and because they are classic, have been able to wear them pretty much ever since. They look to my eye the same as the day I bought them. No fading, and actually little wear on the hems.