I really like the cut and style of mint velvet jeans but I have had 3 pairs now where the denim has gone odd and split at seams. These aren't items that I've had too long - approx. 12 - 18 months max and I would expect denim to last much longer than this. Has anyone else had problems like this with their items? Has anyone found a shop similar that they like after moving away from mint velvet? I'm loathed to spend £70 replacing the most recent ones if they are just going to do the same thing.