{"id":29673,"date":"2017-10-26T06:34:10","date_gmt":"2017-10-26T13:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/?p=29673"},"modified":"2017-10-26T23:21:01","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T06:21:01","slug":"stretch-denim-rigid-denim-mens-fashion-presentation-dr-dilek-erik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/events\/stretch-denim-rigid-denim-mens-fashion-presentation-dr-dilek-erik\/29673","title":{"rendered":"Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men&rsquo;s Fashion | A Presentation By Dr Dilek Erik"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"justify\">Dr. Dilek \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a reputed international denim product and marketing consultant from Turkey brought out an interesting perspective on the prevailing denim trends at the 1st Edition of Denimsandjeans show held in Bangalore on Sept 25&amp;26.\u00c2\u00a0 She believes that , \u00e2\u20ac\u02dc<em>Fashion is about how we live, when the interests, opinions or behaviours of a society change, it effects fashion as well as other living areas.<\/em>\u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00c2\u00a0 Dr Dilek also believes that , \u00e2\u20ac\u0153GENDER-FREE\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is one of the biggest influencer in fashion industry today and many international brands including H&amp;M are selling such GENDER FREE garments which ultimately supports the idea of gender equality . To support her claims , she quoted a fashion magazine&#8217;s where it says , <strong><em>\u00e2\u20ac\u02dc Boys don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to be boys , girls don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to be girls ,gender-free fashion means everything goes.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide3_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">We bring out below excerpts from her presentation at the FIRST EDITION\u00c2\u00a0 of India show on September 25&amp;26\u00c2\u00a0 where she first talks about some of the most prevalent styles and then she comes to the main point regarding the STRETCH vs RIGID story. Also check out her complete <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SBZKfAZ_W0g\"><strong>presentation video<\/strong> <\/a>at the end of this article.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/766A1968.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/766A1968_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"553\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Style #1 | Morrison<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Characteristics of this Style<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><u>Garment<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Skinny pants<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Loose tops<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">2-3 color\/fabric combinations<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Colorful<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><u>Fabric<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Super stretch, comfort stretch<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Medium ounces<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">No aggressive slubs<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><u>Washing<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Very different and extreme washes as well as raw look<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">2-3 different colors on the same trouser<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Patches, embroideries, paints<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide11_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide12_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide13_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide14_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide15_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide16_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide17_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide18_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide19_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide20_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">There were complains that the trends which have been forecasted , do not come actually on the streets . But Dr. Dilek found this untrue and showcased as to how different retailers have used such trends in their designs and sold to common people . Followings are some examples which can also be checked from their websites .<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide22_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide23_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide24_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Style #2 | 70\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Vintage Look<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Characteristics of this Style<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><u>Garment<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Straight pants, high rise<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Denim jackets<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Old 501 looks<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><u>Fabric<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Comfort stretch with rigid look<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Medium and heavy ounces<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">No aggressive slubs<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><u>Washing<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Stone washes w\/o chemicals<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Light or no whiskers, scrubs<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Natural look, salt &amp; pepper effect<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide25_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide26_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide27_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide28.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide28_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide29_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide30_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide31_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Style #3 | Anything But Boring <\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Characteristics of this Style<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><u>Garment<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Easy, relaxed fit and a look that appears individual and unique<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Experimental Styles, new forms<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Pants, jackets, kimonos, overalls, shorts, trench coats, shirts- any kind of garments<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><u>Fabric<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Comfort stretch with rigid look<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Medium, light and heavy ounces<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">No aggressive slubs<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Mixed fabrics<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><u>Washing<\/u><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Raw, stone wash, bleach<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">No whiskers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Patches, embroideries, hand stitches<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide33.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide33_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide34_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide35_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide36.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide36_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide37.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide37_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide38.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide38_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide39.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide39_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide40_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide41_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide42.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide42_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"620\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 align=\"justify\">RIGID vs STRETCH<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Rigid is coming back into the fashion but that doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t mean that stretch has been fading away , No ! , its not . But Yes ! rigid with little stretch is making its comeback into the International Fashion. Earlier ,there was an assumption which persisted for ages also that men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s jeans have to be &#8216;manly&#8217; \u00e2\u20ac\u201c rugged, tough, weathered and worn , however as fashion evolved ,\u00c2\u00a0 choice for men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s jeans shifted from\u00c2\u00a0 <strong><u><em>rigid towards stretch<\/em><\/u><\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0 . Once the stretch came strongly on to the denim\u00c2\u00a0 fashion scene , it was everywhere and after a point of time , it was hard to find men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s jeans without stretch. This continued for many years and stretch became the new normal. However, this also started the reverse process ie of finding something that feels comfortable but does not look like stretch.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Jonathan Cheung, SVP of Levi\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\u00c2\u00ae Global Design said once ,<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p align=\"justify\"><em>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153If you pick up a pair, you won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see that they are stretch, you just see a pair of 501\u00c2\u00ae\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s important. We wanted to make the technology invisible. But the minute you try them on, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll feel the difference. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s subtle, but you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll feel it,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p align=\"justify\"><em>So the question is still there , What are those important factors which matter to consumers while purchasing Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Jeans ? Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor conducted an interesting survey in 2015 and according to that , The first and the foremost factor is \u00e2\u20ac\u201c <strong>FIT<\/strong> and thereafter <strong>COMFORT<\/strong> , the two basifundamental factors which are the most important affecting the purchase decision for Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Jeans . Inspite of its universal presence , <strong>STRETCH<\/strong> is way down the list.Men are , perhaps, subconsciously amalgamating stretch component into FIT &amp; COMFORT.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide51.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide51_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"879\" height=\"578\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">How can you create a rigid look with a stretch denim?<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Basic Requirements <\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Elastane\u00c2\u00a0 1-2 ( %)\u00c2\u00a0 and Elasticity\u00c2\u00a0 18-22 (%)<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">In order to achieve these ratios:<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>Yarn: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Thick tread in warp and weft<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Thicker warp \u00c3\u00a8evident weave<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">More cotton, less elastane\u00c2\u00a0 heavier fabric<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Component warp (with T400, PBT or polyester)- it is important for the recovery<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>Weave: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">3&#215;1 or BT<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Open construction (it is important to show the weave)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong>Finish: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Regular- natural denim look (w\/o mercerization)- be careful about elasticity<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">Special finishes- Mercerized or coated- Fixation is very important<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide50.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Slide50_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Opinion On \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Stretch Denim Or Rigid Denim In Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fashion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d By Dr Dilek Erik\" width=\"820\" height=\"523\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Should We Use Stretch Denim In Men&#039;s Fashion Despite The Rebirth Of Rigid Look?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SBZKfAZ_W0g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/766A1916.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 2px 8px 0px 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"Dr Dilek\" src=\"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/766A1916_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Dilek\" width=\"147\" height=\"148\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>About Dr Dilek Erik<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dilek-erik-b2487432\/\">Dr. Dilek<\/a> is a Management Engineer &amp; Industrial Engineer and has been working in textile business for 28 years. After handling important portfolios at some of the top denim companies including Orta Anadolu, Bossa Denim, Martelli-Isko and Calik Denim, in 2014 she started giving marketing consultancy to many denim companies . Currently she is working as a partner of Atk\u00c4\u00b1 \u00c3\u2021\u00c3\u00b6zg\u00c3\u00bc- marketing and production company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Dilek \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a reputed international denim product and marketing consultant from Turkey brought out an interesting perspective on the prevailing denim trends at the 1st Edition of Denimsandjeans show held in Bangalore on Sept 25&amp;26.\u00c2\u00a0 She believes that , \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcFashion is about how we live, when the interests, opinions or behaviours of a society [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":29678,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[861],"tags":[1500,1518],"class_list":["post-29673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-denimsandjeans-india","tag-dilek-erik"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.denimsandjeans.com\/recovery\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}