Nov
9
2010
By
The Staff
of Valet.
School of
Denim
Few items of a man's wardrobe are as essential as a pair of jeans. This series offers up style tips and history lessons about America's greatest contribution to the world of fashion.
Presented by Valet and Gap
 

Point-Counterpoint

The merits of either a button fly or zipper can be argued on both sides of the fence. Denim purists swear by traditional button flies, but anyone who's been a little tipsy and fumbled around with those little copper buttons has considered the virtues of a zipper. Here, a point by point argument.

Zipper
Button Fly

Efficient

Quick and easy to close

Can fasten with one hand

Run the chance of zipper sticking
(or getting caught)

Awkward, protruding zipper bulge is
a common occurrence

Zippers can break

Typically found on less expensive jeans

Historically accurate

Time consuming

Undo buttons with a simple pull

Run the chance of
missing a button

Button placket adds an even, extra
layer of material

Sturdy buttons almost never break

Typically found on high end denim

That is one place on my wardrobe I do not need interlocking metal teeth. It's like a mink trap down there.
- Jerry Seinfeld
 

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