The latest trend in jeans is over 150 years old

Selvedge denim – a fabric made with heritage techniques – is having a moment. With inflation top of mind for many, discerning consumers are seeking out jeans that are built to last.

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Few clothing items are as iconic as denim jeans. And for more than 100 years, they’ve evolved to reflect changes in the world – changing in shape and material and the way they’re made. But a growing number of people are going back to heritage denim. And as NPR’s Kai