Selvage jeans aren't just for denim snobs anymore

EVEN IF you haven't noticed the tell-tale white side seam peeking out from a smartly cuffed pant leg, chances are you've heard of selvage denim. Once a term whispered only by denim snobs and jean junkies, selvage has become a sartorial status symbol for men akin to functioning button cuffs or a family tartan.

By Adam Tschorn

August 3, 2008