Jean Queen

Tommy Hilfiger started his fashion empire by customizing jeans and reselling them at a store in his hometown of Elmira, N.Y. Ralph Lauren sold ties to his grade-school classmates.

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Brand started by 3 Philadelphia moms provide remedy for muffin tops and plumber’s pants.

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Not much of a stretch to like these jeans (The Indianapolis Star)

On an isolated pasture west of Downtown, a handful of cops wore blue jeans, flannel shirts and heavy boots. They carried lead ropes instead of sidearms. For an office, they shared an old, beaten-down trailer next to a rickety barn.

More here: Could budget cuts put IMPD horses out to pasture? (The Indianapolis Star)

Known for selling everything from patio furniture to blue jeans, supersized Meijer is preparing to pepper the Midwest with downsized versions of its traditional stores — putting the focus mainly on groceries.

Continue here: Meijer may bring new smaller-format stores to Indy (The Indianapolis Star)

In this economy, there’s a deal and then there’s a bargain. There’s the $20 pair of jeans at Kohl’s or Walmart. And then there’s the $6 pair at Goodwill.

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Resale shops thriving in recession (The Indianapolis Star)

Tell us about what you’re wearing. “I’m wearing an American Eagle pink jacket, skinny jeans, gray suede boots and a Coach purse.” Who or what most influences your style?

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Style File: Charlesia Armstrong (The Advocate)

Women don’t need to spend a fortune to get the same look as high-priced designer jeans.

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Just the right fit for curvy bodies (The Indianapolis Star)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Confirming that endorsement deals still have cachet in a recession, “Transformers” star Megan Fox is pulling down a seven-figure payday to model Armani underwear and jeans.

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‘Transformers’ star Megan Fox reaps blockbuster payday to model underwear and jeans for Armani (WGN TV Chicago)

Tell us about what you’re wearing. “Of course, my complete ensemble is from nk boutique. I am wearing skinny jeans by Anlo Denim, a Diane von Furstenberg yellow baby doll cami with a cobalt blue Tory Burch cardigan.

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Style File: Michele Percy (The Advocate)

Jeans and plenty of sparkling earrings, necklaces and bracelets were used last weekend to kick off Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration.

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Partygoers dress up jeans with jewels (The Indianapolis Star)