And if they’re looking for denim, finding jeans that balance fashion, durability, and affordability can be quite a challenge.

Rivet: Besides jeans, what else is in the denim assortment ... Rivet: What is driving the interest in denim? Are kids following what mom, dad, or their older siblings are wearing?

Even with that approach — and as the Strategist’s denim correspondent, who’s written about why you’re probably washing your jeans too much and that not all stretch denim is bad — I can ...