Rock & Republic color twill jeans. Photo: Esquire Style.
Citizens of Humanity Sid denim and twill "hybrid" jean in Suntan. Photo: Esquire Style.
Thanks to some quick Twitpic work from the folks at ESQUIRE Style, we have the first look of what to look forward to from Rock & Republic and Citizens of Humanity. As a recovering proto-Emo girl, I actually welcome the taste of color in my denim wardrobe. What’s new: toned down twill jeans in yummy colors, from Rock & Republic (who are known for their loud jeans). For Citizens of Humanity, earth tones meets alternative weaving technology: a denim and twill blend version of their “Sid” jean, in an ombré-like ”Suntan” wash, pictured above.
Some of you may remember a piece on NOKO Jeans I published a couple of years back, when this idealistic little group braved the trip to North Korea to establish a business-social study in this isolated nation. The road has not been easy for co-founders Jacob Astrom and Jakob Ohlsson, but NOKO produced 1,100 jeans. They’ve mysteriously canceled a couple of Fashion Weeks from last spring and fall. A department store in Sweden pulled NOKO Jeans from their shelves last winter, based on reasons that are certainly political. Would you blame them? Would you buy jeans made in North Korea, even though they are technically a Swedish brand? Do you think buying these jeans would fund support of North Korea, or fund support of the brand’s underlying goal to make a positive influence in the Communist nation, albeit microscopic? What would you do?
I must admit, I am still fascinated with this project. Go to NOKO Jeans online to view exclusive pictures taken from their visits in Pyongyang. Lots of other interesting tidbits can be found, including updates on their museum-shop in Denmark, which documents the life of NOKO Jeans.
If you are interested, the jeans are available online, but U.S. customers may never get them. Read here for an explanation.
If they can think of it, it can be done! Designer skinny jeans and jeggings are now available for your little ones. For the experienced kiddie clothing shopper, this shouldn’t come as a shock. They already make elastic pants and leggings for little girls, and H&M, amongst other retailers, produced skinny “slim fit” denim jeans for boys a couple of years back. Now, you, too, can get super skinny jeans for your little girl and jeggings - that help keep that diaper in place - from $19.50 a pop.
Yep, you read it right. Two Italian powerhouses, FIAT Group SpA and Diesel SpA have teamed up to produce a special edition 500C, souped up in denim upholstery (with yellow stitching), Diesel branded rims and a coat of paint reminiscent of stone washed jeans. The car debuts in South Africa in late 2010 or early 2011. The 500C will come in other paint and upholstery options, if denim doesn’t float your boat. Oh boo. I bet you this cute little bugger of a car would be a hit here in the States.
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On Dec. 19, an exclusive men’s and women’s collection from William Rast will launch at most Target stores and target.com and will be available through Jan. 22. William Rast has proven that a celebrity can be successful in the design world. The brainchild collaboration of Justin Timberlake and his childhood friend, Trace Ayala, was introduced in 2005 and has grown into a thriving business.
“Our guests have varied tastes and this collection provides the perfect mix of rocker attitude and laid-back appeal for men and women everywhere at affordable prices,” said Target spokeswoman Katie Heinze. Prices for the Target collection were not available, but William Rast jeans cost $165 to $229; leather jackets, $395 to $595, and fashion tops, $95 to $165. “The collection for Target was inspired by the essence of the William Rast brand — the iconography of biker culture and American denim heritage,” said William Rast chief executive officer Colin Dyne. (WWD).
Finally, a real premium denim collection available at Target for a fraction of the price! I can’t wait to see how they fit!
When Rachel Zoe, celebrity stylist to the who’s who of all IT girls, recommends Denim Therapy as the go-to service for denim repair, well, it’s the kind of compliment to receive that is champagne popping worthy!
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Amidst the varying degrees of styles, trends and silhouettes that we as fashion enthusiasts may choose to follow—or not follow—there is one universal truth that connects us all: our jeans. Whether you prefer skinny,wide-leg or cropped, there is no denying that they are the uniform of all uniforms. In fact, I wear my wide-leg denim options so often that they have certainly seen better days…but near-disaster solved! You see, with the magical powers of Denim Therapy, I can bring them back to life.
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I’m not completely convinced that double denim is a good idea, even though the models look smashing on the runways. I think it takes a light touch to avoid denim overdose. As indicated in this article, different shades of denim is the key to success. The love of denim is irresistable, and all the high-end designers are doing their darndest to integrate denim into dressier ensemble looks. A party on the yacht? Yes. Cocktails at the club? Yes. Board meetings? Perhaps!
Denim isn’t just for jeans - designers have made shirts, jackets and ties out of the blue stuff. And this season, even ‘double denim’ can be cool,” says Lee Holmes
There’s a reason why denim never seems to go out of fashion.
It’s among the most versatile and practical fabrics, beloved in its time by soldiers, railway workers and, of course, since the mid-1950s, by any fashion follower worth his or her credentials.
Given fashion’s current utilitarian mood it is not entirely surprising that, both in the upper echelons of designer menswear and on the high street, denim is having an extended moment in the sun. Brands including Alexander McQueen, Margaret Howell, D&G, Topman and, of course, Gap, have made denim ubiquitous and it is no longer restricted to jeans. Denim shirts, jackets, bags, plimsolls and even decidedly natty denim bow ties are all being worn by the metropolitan male with pride. More unnervingly, perhaps, double denim - to the unitiated this describes the sporting of two denim garments at one time - has found its way out of the fashion Siberia where it has languished since the Nineties.
Wet Seal is taking malls by storm with their new retail concept called Blink by Wet Seal. The first store opened on July 3rd in a 1,600-square-foot space in The Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, Calif. Their push to elevate their denim presence will offer jeans shop-in-shops in its largest new stores.
“Denim is one of the strongest parts of our business, and it is a differentiation factor for us,” Wet Seal chief executive officer Ed Thomas said. “As a result, we decided to do this really with the intent of more marketing than anything else. If we are going to go into a mall and we can’t find the appropriate space within a mall, we would open a Blink just to get the [Wet Seal] name out.” (WWD)
Blink’s selection includes their main denim private-label, but will also offer a wide range of outside brands which include; Almost Famous, Amethyst, Dollhouse, Jalate, Machine, Paris Blues, Ten25, Vanilla Star, Vigoss, YMI, Zana Di and ZCo. The denim at Blink are extremely affordable ranging in price from $10 to $40. Who can beat those prices!
Not only does Wet Seal offer fashionable jeans at rock bottom prices, but also offers one of the best plus-size apparel selections that I’ve seen. Have you ever seen sexier plus-size jeans than these? Wet Seal’s Moto Skinny Jeans will make any curvy girl look and feel super sexy for only $36.50! Go high/low baby, pair them with some mile-high Louboutins and a cropped jacket and you are ready to give those skinny bitches a run for their money!
Capsule New York Men’s tradeshow, a well curated showcase of progressive apparel and accessories brands from the US, Europe and Asia, came to a close yesterday. This marked Capsule’s seventh season in New York presenting Spring/Summer 2011 collections, and a move to a new venue - Center 548, once home to the DIA art foundation in the heart of the Chelsea gallery district.
32 oz denim jeans by Naked & Famous (Photo by Chiun-kai Shih)
Exciting designers that caught my eye were from CFDA-nominated Simon Spurr’s diffusion line, Spurr. The selvedge and non-selvedge jeans are high quality - minimalist styles and they come in two fits, pipe or classic - now one of my husband’s favorite jeans; Kitsuné, although denim is not their thing, it was their US debut with a fabulous collection; a new denim company debuting was Canton Overall, premium Japanese jeans, which are not your normal looking jeans, ultra high-cuffed bottoms revealing the selvedge stitching made for an interesting style (perhaps a little Junya Watanabe’ish); Naked & Famous, the Toronto based denim and apparel company had two great jeans, a cashmere blend and a linen blend that was super soft to the touch. For a good laugh, they had a pair of the heaviest denim jeans I have ever seen, a whopping 32 ounces! And added for honorable mention, was Gilbert & Lewis’s adorable boldly colored slim fitted plaid and gingham shirts with built in bow-ties! A perfect top to pair with your favorite selvedge jeans.
The Cocoon installation (Photo by Chiun-kai Shih)
When it came time for a break and a bite to eat, the rooftop lounge was a peaceful retreat of tables with Stark ghost chairs, an art installation created by conceptual architects Annie Kwon & EMEHT agency titled “The Cocoon”, foot tapping music, and a serene view of the city’s skyline that created an über cool relaxing fashion break.
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On Dec. 19, an exclusive men’s and women’s collection from William Rast will launch at most Target stores and target.com and will be available through Jan. 22. William Rast has proven that a celebrity can be successful in the design world. The brainchild collaboration of Justin Timberlake and his childhood friend, Trace Ayala, was introduced in 2005 and has grown into a thriving business.
Wet Seal is taking malls by storm with their new retail concept called Blink by Wet Seal. The first store opened on July 3rd in a 1,600-square-foot space in The Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, Calif. Their push to elevate their denim presence will offer jeans shop-in-shops in its largest new stores.
Capsule New York Men’s tradeshow, a well curated showcase of progressive apparel and accessories brands from the US, Europe and Asia, came to a close yesterday. This marked Capsule’s seventh season in New York presenting Spring/Summer 2011 collections, and a move to a new venue - Center 548, once home to the DIA art foundation in the heart of the Chelsea gallery district.
