Here is the first in a series of denim interviews on the streets of New York City.

Natali Gil

East village, New york

Age 24

Student

Q: What’s your favorite brand of jeans? Why?

A: Earnest Sewn. Their material is super thick and durable. Also well tailored.

Q: What is your favorite type of denim?

A: I don’t even know what kind. I guess you could say stone wash? Distressed maybe? Yes, that’s my favorite denim.

Q: So I’m guessing stone wash is your favorite wash?

A: Yeah, I guess you could say that’s my favorite wash. I’m really not that detailed about my denim. I guess if it fits nice, the material looks great, and if It makes my butt look nice, that’s like the trifecta of a perfect pair of jeans.

Q: How often do you wear your jeans?

A: I’m a jeans type of girl. If the weather is not too hot, then it’s a good day to wear jeans, at least for me.

Q: How many pairs of jeans do you own?

A: Whoa, uuuhhh… Maybe 25 to 30 pairs, even though I have my top 10 that I can’t live without. I really only keep 10 in rotation. That also changes each season when I buy a new line up.

Q: Do you wear your favorite pair more than others? If so, why?

A: No, I have a top 10 that I keep in rotation. It really depends on my mood, but there is one pair that I can honestly say I wear more than the others.

Q: Which brand are those? And why?

A: These are “Blank Denim”, they are like light, destroyed, ripped up jeans. They are super versatile they can be worn with heels, loafers, combat boots, it really doesn’t matter. They are awesome.

Q: Do you ever think you will stop wearing denim? If so, when?

A: Absolutely not! I think I’m going to be full shopping cart granny wearing a huge knit cardigan and a pair of destroyed denim.

Q: When do you find it most appropriate to wear jeans?

A: Mostly on casual days. Situations like school, running errands, impromptu night out for drinks, things of that nature.

By Christian Torres.