Jane Birkin Jeans

Is it even a denim newsletter without a bow to the Jean Queen?

I was in London on July 16 when it was announced that Jane Birkin, the British actress, singer, and pop culture icon, had passed away. That night, watching the floodgates of tribute posts fly open online, I marveled for the millionth time at how splendidly Jane wore jeans. She really was famous for it.

I have always loved that Jane and I share a name. B…