Mangino column: Someone is checking out your jeans and it's not what you think - Corning Leader |
- Mangino column: Someone is checking out your jeans and it's not what you think - Corning Leader
- DUER Fireside Denim Fleece-Lined Jeans review: warm, non-bulky winter jeans - INSIDER
- 25 Timeless and Versatile Jeans on Sale at Shopbop - Who What Wear
| Mangino column: Someone is checking out your jeans and it's not what you think - Corning Leader Posted: 06 Mar 2020 12:53 PM PST The FBI has apprehended and convicted suspects in criminal cases by analyzing light and dark patches - wear marks - along the seams of the suspects' blue jeans. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Columns share an author's personal perspective. ***** The FBI has apprehended and convicted suspects in criminal cases by analyzing light and dark patches - wear marks - along the seams of the suspects' blue jeans. A leading proponent of blue jean analysis is Richard W. Vorder Bruegge of the FBI's Forensic Audio, Video and Image Analysis Unit in Quantico, Virginia. According to ProPublica, an independent group of investigative journalists, Vorder Bruegge wrote an article in the 1999 Journal of Forensic Sciences on the photographic analysis of denim "trousers" arguing that wear marks create, effectively, a barcode that is unique on every pair. "Every piece of clothing that you own is going to undergo abuse during your lifetime," Vorder Bruegge said. "If you're a kid, maybe you're sliding down hills and getting a lot of scrapes on the jeans. Or maybe your jeans get washed and ironed. But you're rubbing them back and forth, and the blue dye is abraded." Apparently, Vorder Bruegge believes that those markings can be identified to the exclusion of nearly every other pair of jeans on earth. Last year, ProPublica conducted an investigation that revealed FBI examiners have tied defendants to crimes in thousands of cases by using crime scene photographs in unproven ways and, at times, have given jurors baseless statistics to say the risk of error in their analyses was extremely low. As a result, Hany Farid, a University of California, Berkeley, computer science professor and leading forensic image analyst, and Sophie Nightingale, a postdoctoral researcher in image science, tested the FBI's method and found several serious flaws. In 1998, the FBI's Vorder Bruegge explained continued washing of jeans causes the dye to rub off and exposes the white cotton underneath. Jeans fade in a unique pattern, he said, because in their manufacture, the motion of pulling the jeans through a machine causes inconsistent bumps along the seams. Nightingale and Farid sought to test photographic pattern analysis, involving matching crime scene photographs with wear on blue jeans. The researchers bought 100 pairs of used blue jeans from thrift stores and second-hand shops. They photographed the jeans and had images supplied of more than 100 additional pairs of jeans. The researchers took photographs of the jeans under various conditions and found a substantial error rate. According to Ars Technica, "this means the technique of matching up jeans is likely to be pretty hit and miss - not catching actual similarities a lot of the time and possibly throwing up a high rate of false alarms. And that's under controlled experimental conditions using high-quality images and jeans laid out nice and flat, not grainy security footage showing jeans being worn." Farid told ProPublic, "If you're willing to tolerate that only one in four times this will be useful, OK, fine, use the analysis." Last fall, Washington Post Columnist Radley Balko, cited a 1999 Chicago Tribune article to explain the dubious process of blue jean matching. He also suggested that part of the blame lies with his colleague's lack of skepticism - taking the claims of forensic analysts at face value. Brandon Garrett, a Duke University law professor who studies the reliability of forensic science, told ProPublica, "This is one of many studies uncovering non-trivial error rates for forensic techniques," he continued, "Any lawyer or any judge in a case involving this discipline should, at minimum, hear about the error rates. Many people assume that these techniques are perfect." Judges, lawyers and jurors cannot blindly accept that a new investigative technique lives up to the hype. Just as with journalists, a heavy dose of skepticism is the best practice. Matthew T. Mangino is of counsel with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly & George P.C. His book "The Executioner's Toll, 2010" was released by McFarland Publishing. You can reach him at www.mattmangino.com and follow him on Twitter at @MatthewTMangino.  |
| DUER Fireside Denim Fleece-Lined Jeans review: warm, non-bulky winter jeans - INSIDER Posted: 06 Mar 2020 02:43 PM PST When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.
Finding clothes that are exceptionally warm is always high on my list of priorities during the winter. Over the years, I've amassed a solid selection of hats, jackets, fleeces, sweaters, sweatshirts, and boots, but I've always struggled to find ways to keep my legs as warm as the rest of my body. My mother tried to force fleece-lined jeans onto me for years when I was younger, but because of how unflattering many of the options on the market were in terms of style, I never did it. I would rather wear multiple layers of long johns under a normal pair of jeans before walking around in wide-leg boot-cut jeans with bright red, green, or plaid flannel showing at the cuffs. And because the whole lumberjack look isn't my thing, I did exactly that — until I came across a pair from performance denim brand DUER. Founded in 2013 by Gary Lenett and Abid Hafeez, DUER was created to bridge the gap between fashion and functional clothing for professional athletes, commuters, and every kind of adventurer in between — and the Fireside fleece-lined jeans do a wonderful job at living up to those core values. The jeans feature a slim fit, a versatile medium blue wash, a stretchy material for mobility and durability, and a fully fleece lined interior. Rather than gluing or stitching the denim and fleece materials together, the DUER Fireside Denim uses a unique approach to interweaving fabric fibers, which essentially brings them together as one. The result is a design that's warm yet lightweight and bulk-free. With freezing temperatures as the norm for this time of year, DUER sent over a few pairs of the Fireside Denim for the men of Insider Picks to try out. Despite having different personal styles, the Fireside Denim proved to be a hit for each of us. Check out our thoughts below:Amir Ismael, reporter:For me, these jeans are really great for three main reasons: the fit, the subtle look of the fleece, and most importantly, the warmth. My first impression was how well they fit. They're slim but not too skinny. I can wear them with sneakers or boots without looking like some sort of carpenter or construction worker. They also come in every waist size between 28 and 40, so men of almost all sizes can find a pair for themselves. I also really appreciate the subdued color choice used on the fleece. The light grey color mimics what the reverse side of denim would look like, so you can cuff them without a tacky color showing. Maybe I'm being extremely picky, but that's always been a turn off for me with flannel-lined jeans. They're also noticeably warmer than regular denim — so much so that it's been hard to go back to normal jeans during the winter after wearing them. Priced at $159 a pair, they are expensive, but it's easy to justify the amount. Rather than spending that same amount on normal jeans just for a brand name, you're getting stretchy performance jeans that are super warm, lightweight, and fashionable. I can't say that all fleece-lined jeans are a win, but these definitely are. The only thing I wish DUER did with the release of the Fireside Denim was make more colors. That way, I could experience them every day of the week without wearing the same pair over and over. If and when they do release more colors, I'll definitely be buying a second pair. Update after more than one year of wear (March 2020):My pair of DUER's Fireside Denim was one of my most worn this winter, just as it was last year. Everything I liked about them then is what still makes them great. They fit well, they're warm, and they've held up just fine to normal wears and washes. The only critique I had last year was that there should be more washes available, and DUER addressed that by adding a darker denim wash. I didn't realize the darker wash was available until I revisited this article for an update, but had I known about them a few months ago, I would've bought a pair for the winter. It's currently March as I write this and (hopefully) the coldest days of the year are behind us, so I don't need a second pair immediately, but I'll surely pick up a pair before the fall season. Brandt Ranj, former associate editor:Winter in the Northeast means making clothing choices that are less about style and more about keeping yourself from freezing, but DUER proves you can have the best of both worlds. I'm not a huge fan of slim jeans, but DUER has managed to make their pair snug without feeling tight. But the big win is their fleece lining. I love flannel-lined jeans because they keep my legs warm, even when the winter wind blows. The problem is that the pairs I've worn in the past have been big and bulky, which is fine for functionality, but not very fashion forward. The fleece DUER used kept my legs just as toasty, but felt lighter and looked nicer than the jeans I'm used to wearing this time of year. If I dare to leave the house on days when the temperature falls below freezing, this is the pair of pants I'm reaching for first. David Slotnick, senior transportation reporter:The first thing I noticed when I tried these jeans on was how thin they felt. Unlike with other flannel-lined pants or jeans I've tried on before, you don't feel the bulk of a ton of extra material with these. Although the fabric was definitely thicker than my normal jeans, they only felt very marginally so. Also unlike other brands I've tried on, the fit wasn't super bulky or awkward. They were comfortable to wear, and I looked like I just had on a pair of my normal jeans. They have a nice bit of stretch, making it easy to squat down or pedal a bike, and they were definitely warmer than a standard pair of jeans. I don't bike commute very often during the winter, but these will be my go-to when I do. The bottom line:Priced at $159, DUER Fireside Denim is expensive, but well worth the money. They're stretchy and warmer than normal denim, yet just as lightweight and comfortable. If you need pants that are equally warm and stylish, this is the pair for you.  |
| 25 Timeless and Versatile Jeans on Sale at Shopbop - Who What Wear Posted: 04 Mar 2020 10:28 AM PST  Attention, friends! If you don't already know, Shopbop is having a major sale right now (for five days only), with some of the coolest new-season pieces up for grabs at up to 25% off with the code SPRING. And If there's one thing I'll always jump on buying during a sale, it's a pair of jeans. Because we all know that denim can get pricey, and if like me, you basically live in jeans, then you'll know investing in a great designer pair is well worth it. Today is the perfect time to pull the trigger on a new pair of jeans during Shopbop's Spring Event. From March 3 to March 8, you'll get 15% off orders of $200 or more, 20% off orders of $500 or more, and 25% off orders of $800 or more (full-priced items only). I've sifted through hundreds of pairs on the site to bring you 25 of the chicest pairs worth buying right now. Whether you're looking to get your hands on a trending style or simply need to update your skinnies, these jeans are guaranteed to last you a lifetime. (Note that the discount will be applied when you enter the code at checkout.)  |
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