From the designer William B. (a high-end designer who uses mostly Italian goods, and I think also produces for other high-end lines), this is a fantastic heavier weight denim, very soft and malleable, not at all stiff, but definitely more of a winter weight. The color is actually the same on both sides, a dark brownish gray twill. Make fitted skirts, jeans, jackets. Hand or machine wash in cold water, hang to dry.