Jeans are my go-to bottoms, especially when I get too lazy to shave/wax my legs, haha. To keep my look interesting and current, I often cuff my jeans. Another reason I do this is to elongate my legs and make my ankles appear slimmer. And when certain jeans are a bit short for me and fall awkwardly around the middle of my ankles, I cuff my jeans to get rid of the awkward length issue.

I learned from Japanese denim brand Bobson that there are actually different cuffed jeans styles. Known for their clean, open outseam finish, Bobson jeans are great for that classic cuffed style that gives you an extra hip and polished look. Here are five styles you can try:

Fashion blogger Laureen Uy (right) in cuffed jeans from Bobson

1. Basic single cuff. Great for a fuss-free look, it’s a simple fold done with a one-flip upturn and works with most jeans. You can also experiment with different widths to see which goes best with your shoes.

2. Wide single cuff. This works best with narrow jeans and further shows off a tailored look. Those who are on the short side should be careful with this, though, as it takes off a few inches from your height. Simply roll the hem high up and pair with heavier shoes or boots.

3. Double cuff. This is best done on lightweight to mid-weight jeans. Also known as the “clean look cuff,” it’s achieved by rolling the hem up twice to show the inside seams.

4. Skinny cuff. Bobson’s wide selection of skinny pants is perfect for the skinny cuff, which keeps pants’ lean and fit silhouettes. Just do one nice tight fold and you’re set. Step in light footwear like ballet flats or canvas shoes for a look that’s straightforward and fresh.

5. Stubborn cuff. Those who want to look effortlessly cool can do this style. It gives a tousled and relaxed feel, done by making a single cuff then doubling up to get a tapered leg. It’s best not to be too particular with the fold to make it look naturally scrunched up.

Originating from Okayama, Japan’s denim capital, Bobson has been in the business since 1969 and has introduced denim innovations not only in Japan, but also in other countries like Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Besides its clean, open outseam finish, what gives Bobson its signature streamlined look is the 11 stitches per inch that add to the denim material’s refinement. Hang loops also lessen the creases to keep each pair looking polished. In terms of durability, Bobson’s J-insert loop provides every pair with stronger construction, while the authentic Japanese extended waistbands give a better hold. Their jeans pockets are also ergonomically hand-fitted for comfort.

Bobson also utilizes the left hand twill style of weaving to set it apart from other jeans, which use the common right hand twill. Left hand twill is a style of weaving that runs from the fabric’s upper left to lower right, which creates softer denim with a more open weave. With this type of weave, Bobson ensures that each of its jeans is more comfortable and allows the wearer freer movement.

Another Japanese denim discipline practiced by Bobson is the use of the hand-dye method that produces natural indigo raw denim. Considered a more traditional and laborious technique, the hand-dye method involves hand-dipping cotton in indigo (which gives denim its deep blue color) prior to being shuttle woven. This approach enables the indigo to penetrate the center of the yarn so that jeans fade more slowly compared to jeans made using the machine-dye method.

Visit BOBSON’s official Facebook page for updates or bobsonjapan.com for more information.

Photos courtesy of Bobson

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