Imperial denim from Austrailia has to be some of the best denim on the market. Raw denim in a rich dark blue hue. True denim heads can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these jeans. I think the most interesting effect of raw denim jeans has to be "honeycombing". This happens when you buy a pair a little longer than your normal inseam and you wear them for a year or so without washing them. You let the natural elements take effect. The color starts to fade and the creases in the rear of the leg develop a honeycomb-like design.
I know it sounds crazy not washing jeans for a year but denim was intended to be work-wear for miners and such. They rarely washed their jeans. Granted, I'm no miner but I do like denim, and I do like Imperial.
For those interested, take a look at the wonderful pictorial on the Imperial site that shows their denim process from shearing sheep to adding the buttons.
Look for Imperial at JG Smith this fall in limited supply.
