What does it mean to wear jeans with red ears?
In recent years, the "red ear" detail of jeans has become a hot topic in the fashion circle. Especially driven by the retro trend, this traditional craft has returned to the public eye. This article will analyze in detail the meaning, historical background and modern application of "red ears", as well as the jeans-related topics that have been hotly discussed on the Internet recently.
1. What are red-eared jeans?
"Red ear" refers to a special process of selvedge jeans, which is named after the selvedge is often selvedge with red thread. Its core feature is the use of old-fashioned shuttle looms to weave, and the selvage is tight and strong, becoming a symbol of high-quality jeans.
| Terminology | explain |
|---|---|
| Red Selvedge | Woven denim with red markings on the edge, common in Japanese replicas |
| Selvedge | Uncut natural fabric edges prevent threading and are more durable |
| Non-cheeked jeans | Produced on modern high-speed looms, the edges of the fabric are mostly glue-sealed. |
2. The history and craftsmanship of red-ear jeans
Levi's early jeans in the 19th century all used selvage technology. Because the width of shuttle looms at that time was limited (about 30 inches), selvedges were needed to reduce waste. After the 1970s, high-speed looms gradually replaced traditional craftsmanship, and red ears became a niche retro symbol.
| era | event |
|---|---|
| 1890-1970 | Selvedge is the standard craft of jeans, representative brand: Levi's 501 |
| 1980-2000 | Japanese replica culture revives red ear crafts, such as EVISU and Fullcount |
| 2010 to present | The global retro trend drives red ears to become standard equipment in high-end lines |
3. Recent popular jeans topics (last 10 days)
Combined with search data from the entire Internet, the recent hot topics in the field of jeans are as follows:
| topic | heat index | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| A Guide to Identifying Selvedge Jeans | 8.5/10 | Selvage color, loom type, price range (500-3000 yuan) |
| Celebrities wear the same style with bare ears | 9.2/10 | Kimura Takuya and Wang Yibo were photographed wearing red-eared items |
| Sustainable denim craftsmanship | 7.8/10 | Red ear is praised by environmentally friendly brands for its low loss |
4. How to choose red-ear jeans?
1.Look at the selvage: When rolling up the trousers, you should see the color thread seam (red/blue/green, etc.)
2.Touch thickness: Traditional red earcloth mostly uses heavy cotton of 14oz or above.
3.Check brand: Japanese Okayama brands (such as Pure Blue Japan) and American retro brands (such as RRL) are more reliable
5. Disputes and Discussions
Recently, there has been a debate on social platforms about "whether red ears are overly mythical":
-SupportersIt is considered to represent the spirit of craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
-OppositionPoint out that modern technology can already simulate similar effects, and there is no need to pay a premium for it
Conclusion
Red ears are not only a craftsmanship detail of jeans, but also a living fossil of industrial history. Today, when fast fashion is prevalent, it reminds people to pay attention to the cultural value behind clothing. As one collector said: "When you wear a pair of red-ear jeans, you are wearing 150 years of textile history."
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