If you (or someone you love) are finally ready to say goodbye to your “Dad jeans,” but are a bit bewildered about how to level up your denim game, you’ve come to the right place. ‘Cause we know this is hard. We’ve got some friends and family members who are currently confronting this dilemma, and we’re here to help! So, what are the best brands and styles of designer men’s jeans, including sustainable versions, right now? Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of what to buy for him now: the 10 best denim jeans brands, styles and washes of 2021 for men, all so cool that he (or you, dear reader) will happily ditch the Dad look for good.