It seems as if the Twilight saga has yet another love triangle twist. AnnaLynne McCord (she has her own teenage 90210 drama) enjoyed a day of shopping in Vancouver this weekend along with on again off again boyfriend Kellan Lutz wearing distressed Black Orchid “Black Jewel Skinny” jeans in White. She is not wearing any makeup but we are glad to see she added some color to her ensemble with her floral pink scarf and the mauve sweater underneath her black trench coat and over the knee boots. We are not sure if she is stuck in limbo between winter and spring however, we are digging white denim nevertheless.
—Jackie Racer
Tags: 90210, annalynne mccord, black jewel skinny, black orchid denim, kellan lutz, TWILIGHT, vancouver, white jeans
Going away for a weekend? Travel in “Denimized” style with American Apparel’s large denim duffle bag. The latest edition to AA’s accessory collection, features a large weekender constructed with double shoulder straps for a durability and cognac leather accents that we oh so love. The light baby color, cleverly labeled, “martini blue” already has us in the mood for a cocktail and beach getaway.
Images via American Apparel.
— Ashlee Mellowes
Tags: American Apparel, denim accessories, denim bag, Spring/Summer 2011
Rachel Bilson steps out in NYC with coffee in hand and a set of new bangs wearing Paige Denim Skyline Ankle Peg in Beachwood. She started the day off with a fringed pink and orange scarf draping around her neck however throughout the day it somehow got left behind- possibly due to the hustle and bustle of the busy starlets shopping festivities. Her look remained in tact with the incredibly stylish brown trench coat, the cuffed jeans, and those adorable booties. She is set to appear in the directorial Karl Lagerfeld campaign for Magnum Ice Cream so hopefully we will be seeing a lot more of her denim street styles.
—Jackie Racer
Tags: cuffed jeans, Karl Lagerfeld, magnum ice cream, nyc, Paige Denim, Rachel Bilson, skline ankle peg jeans
Yesterday we stopped into the Nudie Jeans Co. showroom in New York for the press preview to see what they’ve been brewing for upcoming seasons. If you’re following the Raw Denim Project, you know that Gordon’s jeans are Nudie and everyone at DT is a huge fan of the brand. We were met with piece after piece of gorgeous eco-friendly denim in exciting new washes, sensible and soft knit separates, Japanese fabrics, brilliant color stories in plaid workshirts, and plenty more. Here’s a summary of what we discovered…
The Nudie fw’11 collection was divided on three racks: Khaki, Indigo, and Black. This is the first season Nudie is using a dedicated design team for the collection (separate from the core denim line).
The results? A vibrant, cohesive story that backs up the Nudie brand seamlessly.
Indigo being the integral denim component, it featured jackets and jeans with accompanying knit T’s and indigo-check workshirts. Eco-washes were abound. The process by which the denim is treated, distressed, dyed and washed is completely kind to the environment. No chemicals are used. We were especially enamored with the colors in the Japanese plaid button-ups and verticle pleats in the denim jackets. The lab jackets (hand distressed and up there on the price scale, with good reason) looked like they’d been worn (with love, affection, and adventure) for years.
The Khaki collection is full of great transitional separates based on preexisting fits, with industrial peasant-esque knit tops and innovative outerwear. Think jackets that come apart at the lining so they can be worn on the coldest winter day or for an evening at a New England beach. Subtle details like leather patches gave it an exclusive feel.
The Black collection really got us going. A classic Nudie offering, denim coated with dry black paint in both jeans and jackets, is a canvas for the customer to de-construct according to their own lifestyle. Fibers already peering through the paint in the knee area, you could almost imagine how glorious these would look after six months of wearing them (maybe we should give Gordon another half-year assignment?).
The denim collection is, as always, based on the key concepts of eco-consciousness, and a garment that grows, ages, and molds with its wearer. Nudie jeans are purchased with a guarantee that the wear and natural distress caused by enjoying a pair of jeans will create additional character and stories on the surface and in the fit. The signature orange thread has been adapted to different locations (such as on the inside collar and at the hem, sometimes the back pocket), with other indigo threads appearing as well. A sophisticated step, detail-wise.
The backbone collection, which we introduced you to upon launch, was soft enough to sleep in and promising in its versatility. The 100% organic collection (produced via 100% organic methods) is comprised of 11 basics that cover ever base. We couldn’t help but ruminate over styling a photo shoot in these luxe basics, male and female models alike.
Check out more photos of the line below, and stay tuned for more Nudie fall 2011 coverage.
Want to get your hands on some Nudie? Shop online!
—Michelle Christina Larsen & Jackie Racer. Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras (nightlifebaby.net).
Tags: eco friendly denim, Fall 2011, japanese fabric, nudie jeans co, press preview, raw denim, Spring 2011
Gywneth Paltrow arrived at LAX looking ever-so-stylish in R13 denim. She was on one of her many stops to promote her new cookbook, My Father’s Daughter. Just the other day she was seen stepping into the kitchen and whipping up some fried zucchini spaghetti, one of their favorite and simple recipes from the book on The Rachael Ray Show looking fab in the MIH Jeans Marrakesh Danny. On both instances she has a white top tucked into her jeans. However for travel purposes she carried a gray jacket a long with her already worn gray tweed blazer. She also donned some shades and a leaf charm necklace. The brown western strappy boots are beyond killer. Picture perfect!
—Jackie Racer
Tags: cookbook, Gwyneth Paltrow, lax, marrakesh danny, MiH Jeans, my father's daughter, r13 denim, the rachel ray show
If you’re looking to add a little bohemian edge to your look today, pull on a pair of denim cut-offs and accessories your purse or carry-on bag with this dream catcher, feather, fur comb0. You’ll add a hint of mystique and get right in touch with your inner fashion nomad. You can DIY one of these accessories or score one from Spell Designs.
Images via Spell.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Bohemian, boho-chic, cut off shorts, denim shorts, dream catcher, native american, spell jewelry
Denim fashion has infiltrated hotels! Thompson Hotels, known for its luxury boutique hotel vibe packaged for Hipsters and creatives (as in actors!), has a blog which just featured a selection of denim shoes in various forms: heels, wedges and platforms by brands like Just Cavalli, Miu Miu and Stella McCartney. Are you curious about rocking a pair of denim heels? Check out Thompson Hotels’ denim shoe picks for your inspiration.
Just Cavalli denim and perforated leather upper ($505) – buy it at Zappos.
Enzo Angiolini Cerick in denim ($110) – buy it at Piperlime.
Christian Louboutin Deroba denim wedge ($595) – buy it at Bergdorf Goodman.
Miu Miu denim leather jute platform sandals (on sale for $468) – buy it at Bluefly.
Nine West Chartres wrapped platform in denim (on sale for $59) – buy it at Zappos.
Stella McCartney Leda Castillo blue clog (sold out, call to order) – buy it at Shop Savannah.
Alright, the Miu Miu shoes are more of a denim-inspired platform heel, but you get the point. Top designers know consumers love denim so they’re trying to deliver it to us in other covet-worthy forms.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: denim heels, denim shoes, Enzo Angiolini, Just Cavalli, Miu Miu, Nine West, Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney
These days accessorizing your jean is just not enough. So it’s no wonder that Resin Denim has teamed up with Made Her Think jewelry designer Meredith Kahn (who has some denim-making experience of her own) to come up with the coolest accessory of all- jewel embellished jeans (no crystals or sparkly cheese at all). The collaboration is every kind of chic you can imagine and it offers us a novel way of dressing edgy and very downtown hipster (not exclusively NYC) . The new collection has a cut-off short with a brass spine creeping down the seam of the thigh, a denim vest with a similar flourish, and the most popular style Lariat skinny jeans with brass knuckle rings as belt loops. The Made Her Think logo and some special hand written quotes appear in the bags of the pockets as well. Trust us, no one will be messing with you in a pair of these.
Images Via Fashionista.com
Refinery 29 is giving one of it’s lucky readers a chance to win a piece from the Resin/Made Her Think collection and all you have to do is post a comment on their website telling them what your favorite unusual piece of jewelry is, and they’ll choose their favorite answer- Good Luck!
—Jackie Racer
Tags: brass knuckle belt loops, jewelry, made her think, meredith kahn, r29, Refinery 29, Resin Denim, skinny jeans
“You’re only as cool as the crew you hang with,” is denim brand Ziggy’s “tongue and cheek” motto for their Fall 2011 denim collection. Ziggy denim pokes fun at the “cool kid” in us all, in this artful collaboration of brown paper bag masks and ultra cool denim looks. It features models lounging in vintage ’80s acid washed denim and “I love Ziggy” t-shirts. We love the rich burgundy hued pants paired with tan loafers. The less-is-more approach gives this lookbook a sense of versatility and creative subtlety that translates to effortless cool. Affordable and chic, Ziggy denim shows us that we can all master the art of classic denim appeal without the cheesy trying-too-hard after taste.
Images via trendhunter.
— Ashlee Mellowes
Tags: 80s acid wash denim, mens denim, Paper Bags, spring 2011 lookbook, womens denim, Ziggy Denim
Nicky Hilton was spotted leaving lunch at Joan’s on Third in Los Angeles wearing Jet by John Eshaya black thrased jeans, a loose-fitting army jacket, leopard print ballerina flats , a Celine bag, and some cool shades. This outfit is great because it includes easy-to-wear pieces, but the shoes and bag dress it up a bit and pull it together. The wish bone gold necklace along with the overall color palette (sunshine included) is what we love most.
—Jackie Racer
Tags: Celine, jet by john eshaya jeans, joans on third, los angeles, Nicky Hilton, thrashed jeans
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