I can't believe it's not denim: it costs thousands to make fake jeans look this real

Intricate beadwork, silk and printed leather - haute couture turns the everyday trousers into quiet luxury for the uber-rich Haute couture, the most exclusive and expensive kind of clothing, can be a keen barometer for the shifting tastes of the uber-rich. What does it say that this season jeans are a recurring theme? Or rather, the illusion of them. A dupe without the bargain price tag, these "non-denim" jeans feature luxurious materials and intricate techniques that combine to create garments ...