Donut Buttons
A button that resembles a donut design, containing a ‘hole’ in the centre of the button. See also ‘Button’ and ‘Logo Type Button’. Source: Nouvelle de
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Double Stitching
Also called ‘twin needle’, this is a method that is used to create perfectly parallel seams – often used to make seams more durable. Double
Double Dyed
With double dyeing, denim is dipped in indigo baths 12 to 16 times compared to the regular 6-8 dips. The colour of the denim ends
Distressed Jeans
Jeans that have undergone excessive wear, show strong abrasions, and are ripped and torn. This can be create artificially to give the jeans a vintage
Indigo Dip Dye
The act of dipping yarn or fabric into indigo dye. The more it is dipped, the darker the eventual colour. In between dips, the yarn
Destroyed Finish
Artfully shredded jeans, mostly by scissors and knives. This look first gained popularity in the mid-80s when model Katherine Hamnett showed slashed jeans on the
Crushed Denim
Denim that looks permanently wrinkled. A look that is achieved by weaving it with an over twisted weft yarn. The fabric then shrinks when washed.
Crotch Rivet
A rivet attached at the base of the button fly for reinforcement purposes. The story goes that Levi Strauss & Co. removed the crotch rivets