Jean Queen

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Organizers say over 300 companies, government agencies and schools in New Jersey will participate in a "Jeans for Troops" drive to raise funds for veterans.

See the rest here:
Wearing jeans in NJ to raise money for veterans

The French town of Nimes is credited with inventing denim — “de Nimes,” get it? The word “jeans” originates from the French word for Genoa — Genes — where sailors wore denim trousers. But at the end of the day where it really happened was with Levi's making trousers for miners in San Francisco,” said Jon Patrick, who writes the blog the Selvedge Yard….

Here is the original post:
All-American blue jeans began with fabric developed in France

Dylan George & Co. Slim cropped jeans in orchid, rasberry and marigold are hot for spring and summer. American Eagle Outfitters shows jegging pants in red.

More:
Brighten your wardrobe with colorful pants

Your attention, please: One of the easiest ways to spruce up your wardrobe this spring is with a splash of color. It doesn't have to go on your lips or over your shoulder. This season, the place for bold color is on the bottom.

Here is the original post:
Blast of bright hues give jeans pizzazz

I like tight jeans. They make me conscious of my body. When I'm conscious of my body I feel alive. When I feel alive I feel in control of myself. Feeling in control makes me feel powerful. Feeling powerful makes me ambitious.

Read more from the original source:
Jeans therapy: Exploring the amazing powers of tight denim pants

Fifteen-year-old just completed his third Teens for Jeans effort, plans to expand donor base.

More here: Ahwatukee boy collects jeans for needy teens

BETHANY – The Okaw Valley High School Student Council is collecting jeans for the fifth annual "Teens for Jeans" campaign, sponsored by Aeropostale, Inc., and DoSomething.org.

Continue here: Jeans drive at OVHS

Jordyn Schara, founder of the Reedsburg Jeans for Teens drive, examines some of the jeans that have been dropped off at Reedsburg Area High School on Friday morning.

Continue here: Schara's jeans project helps homeless beat the blues

Students with the National Junior Honor Society at Southmoreland Middle School are partnering with DoSomething.org in hopes of collecting more than 4,000 jeans for homeless teens.

More here: Students seek residents' help collecting jeans for needy teens

Employees at a local retailer found an illegal surprise in a pocket of a pair of returned jeans on Tuesday.

Here is the original:
Jeans returned to store with vial of cocaine in pocket