Best pair that I've ever had was Dior Homme. Expensive as fuck, but twice as good as any of those other brands. Mine were a really really dark blue.
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...m0418621861939
In the $200 range, APC is the way to go. Maybe also Tiger of Sweden or John Varvatos.
http://usonline.apc.fr/catalog/products/jeans/mens
http://www.tigerofswedenshop.com/SE/...6&partner=5322
http://www.johnvarvatos.com/apparel_denim/pl/c/24.html
Here's a good site for sales. They have one every day at 12:00 and the good shit usually sells by 12:05-12:10.
http://www.gilt.com/invite/jimmycooper