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Here are Eleven of Philly's Best Denim Stores

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Denim at Knit Wit
By Julie Davis
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Jeans are an easy-wear staple, but rank up there as one of the toughest wardrobe items to shop for—second only to bathing suits...shudder. To help you in your search, we've compiled a handy, alphabetical list of Philly's can't-fail spots for denim, whether you're seeking trendy floral skinnies or a good ol' pair of Levi's.


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Arcadia Boutique Rittenhouse

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Under-the-radar denim labels—think James Jeans and Blank NYC—occupy the racks at Arcadia. The boutique’s Northern Liberties location also houses a small men’s section.
265 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 519-3634
(267) 519-3634

Charlie's Jeans

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Not only does Charlie’s Jeans house over thirty brands of men’s and women’s designer denim, the store’s owner, Sebastian McCall, has his own, eponymous line of American-made jeans.
1735 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-2495
(215) 564-2495

Denim Habit

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As its name implies, Denim Habit is for style junkies who can’t get enough of the versatile, cotton-weaved basic. Female shoppers of all ages satiate an addiction to denim by perusing the latest styles from Seven for All Mankind, Paige Premium Denim, DL 1961, True Religion, Elizabeth and James, and more.
47 Saint Georges Road, Suburban Square, Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 649-3419
(610) 649-3419

Diesel

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This global denim brand, a leader in the designer denim trend, can outfit you head to toe, but it’s Diesel’s jeans that are the main attraction. Philly’s Walnut Street store offers two floors of men’s and women’s denim, in every silhouette and wash imaginable.
1507 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 561-1050
(215) 561-1050

Ellie Boutique

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The must-have trends in denim are well represented at Ellie Boutique. From super-skinny and flared styles from Citizens of Humanity to colored denim by Joe’s Jeans, you’ll find it at this Main Line shop.
503 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-6822
(610) 293-6822

Knit Wit

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Knit Wit is the only store in the Philly area to carry Levi's Made & Crafted for women.
1729 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-4760
(215) 564-4760

Loehmann's

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If you've got a designer denim taste on a beer budget, try Loehmann's for top label men's and women's jeans—all at a steep discount.
1349 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 866-9200
(856) 866-9200

Metro Men's Clothing

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This men's-only shop houses denim from labels like Scotch & Soda, Fred Perry, and Penguin.
1615 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
(267) 324-5172
(267) 324-5172

South Moon Under

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Contemporary labels take center stage at South Moon Under, which offers denim from labels like Citizens of Humanity, Joe’s Jeans, and Hudson. Guys can expect jeans from the likes of Element, RVCA, and Levi's.
1731 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-2298
(215) 563-2298

Tag Denim

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The experts at Tag Denim can take one look at a client and pinpoint their jean size. From there, it’s off to choosing from the Manayunk boutique’s forty brands of designer denim, with styles for both guys and gals.
4358 Main Street, Manayunk, PA 19127
(215) 482-9656
(215) 482-9656

Third Street Habit

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Old City’s Third Street Habit is home to women’s denim from well-known and emerging labels, like Mother, Current/Elliot, J Brand, and Isabel Marant’s Etoile collection. The boutique refreshes its inventory each season to keep up with the trends.
153 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-5455
(215) 925-5455

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Arcadia Boutique Rittenhouse

265 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Under-the-radar denim labels—think James Jeans and Blank NYC—occupy the racks at Arcadia. The boutique’s Northern Liberties location also houses a small men’s section.
265 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 519-3634
(267) 519-3634

Charlie's Jeans

1735 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Not only does Charlie’s Jeans house over thirty brands of men’s and women’s designer denim, the store’s owner, Sebastian McCall, has his own, eponymous line of American-made jeans.
1735 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-2495
(215) 564-2495

Denim Habit

47 Saint Georges Road, Suburban Square, Ardmore, PA 19003
As its name implies, Denim Habit is for style junkies who can’t get enough of the versatile, cotton-weaved basic. Female shoppers of all ages satiate an addiction to denim by perusing the latest styles from Seven for All Mankind, Paige Premium Denim, DL 1961, True Religion, Elizabeth and James, and more.
47 Saint Georges Road, Suburban Square, Ardmore, PA 19003
(610) 649-3419
(610) 649-3419

Diesel

1507 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
This global denim brand, a leader in the designer denim trend, can outfit you head to toe, but it’s Diesel’s jeans that are the main attraction. Philly’s Walnut Street store offers two floors of men’s and women’s denim, in every silhouette and wash imaginable.
1507 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 561-1050
(215) 561-1050

Ellie Boutique

503 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
The must-have trends in denim are well represented at Ellie Boutique. From super-skinny and flared styles from Citizens of Humanity to colored denim by Joe’s Jeans, you’ll find it at this Main Line shop.
503 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 293-6822
(610) 293-6822

Knit Wit

1729 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Knit Wit is the only store in the Philly area to carry Levi's Made & Crafted for women.
1729 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-4760
(215) 564-4760

Loehmann's

1349 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
If you've got a designer denim taste on a beer budget, try Loehmann's for top label men's and women's jeans—all at a steep discount.
1349 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, NJ 08057
(856) 866-9200
(856) 866-9200

Metro Men's Clothing

1615 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
This men's-only shop houses denim from labels like Scotch & Soda, Fred Perry, and Penguin.
1615 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
(267) 324-5172
(267) 324-5172

South Moon Under

1731 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Contemporary labels take center stage at South Moon Under, which offers denim from labels like Citizens of Humanity, Joe’s Jeans, and Hudson. Guys can expect jeans from the likes of Element, RVCA, and Levi's.
1731 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-2298
(215) 563-2298

Tag Denim

4358 Main Street, Manayunk, PA 19127
The experts at Tag Denim can take one look at a client and pinpoint their jean size. From there, it’s off to choosing from the Manayunk boutique’s forty brands of designer denim, with styles for both guys and gals.
4358 Main Street, Manayunk, PA 19127
(215) 482-9656
(215) 482-9656

Third Street Habit

153 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Old City’s Third Street Habit is home to women’s denim from well-known and emerging labels, like Mother, Current/Elliot, J Brand, and Isabel Marant’s Etoile collection. The boutique refreshes its inventory each season to keep up with the trends.
153 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-5455
(215) 925-5455