The Leather Look: How to Wear Coated Denim

How to Care for Your Jeans

Whether they're colored, coated, or regular blue jeans, the way to clean them without excess fading is the same, says Nicole King-Burroughs, design director for the women's 1969 collection for Gap. "Turn them inside out before washing, use cold water on a gentle cycle with a minimal amount of soap, and keep them inside out when you dry them," she says. Another trick? Put them in the freezer for 24 hours, which kills odors without washing.

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