When the thermometer hits triple digits, the layers come off. Way off. And there you have it: a denim corset top. Are you feeling a little bit saucy? Do you have a hankering to be a bit dominating? For the girl on the loose, this little denim top is a versatile focal point for all your other statement pieces: a naughty-meets-nice ensemble of a big baubled necklace coupled by the bad girl spiked stompers. So which one are you? It’s fun to keep them guessing.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Got tons of old — but still wearable — clothes that’s just collecting dust? Hustle over to the Levi’s Curve ID event at Bryant Park tomorrow (Friday)! Drop off clothes for Goodwill; get a FREE pair of Levi’s® Curve ID jeans. Good deal!
DEETS
Friday, August 27 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
BRYANT PARK NYC
6th Avenue at W 41st Street
New York, NY
“Bring something that doesn’t fit (which will be donated to Goodwill) and at the same time, get something that does. A free pair of Levi’s® Curve ID jeans. New custom fits for women. Because hotness really does come in all shapes and sizes.”
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Here’s a very good excuse to check out the newly-opened Santa Monica Place: J Brand Jeans and Lucky Magazine have partnered up to present J Brand’s fall collection preview. J Brand CEO Jeff Rudes and the J Brand retail specialist team will be on hand to help shoppers find their perfect jean, and customers will receive a gift with a purchase!
DEETS
Saturday, August 28 (2-4 p.m.)
BLOOMINGDALE’S B-STYLE BAR
Santa Monica Place
315 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
– Kathy Ng Hassan
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.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
The Warehouse Store Pop-Up Outlet at The Block at Orange.
Have you noticed all the vacancies at your local mall? Obviously, retail hasn’t completely rebounded from the slow economy, but that doesn’t slow down the folks at The Warehouse Sale! Look for TWS’s Pop-up Outlet Stores across the country. The Smarty Pants at TWS are filling a void: they get on a short-term lease at your local mall, they bring business to your area, you save money, the denim brands get Pop-up store benefits — it’s a win-win!
I say, thank god! Do you really want to drive out to the convention center anyways and pay, like, $12 for parking when you’re trying to actually save money on your designer jeans? I thought so.
SEE THE LATEST TWS POP-UP OUTLETS
– Kathy Ng Hassan
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.
–Nikki Cho Russo
Armani Exchange has kicked things up a notch to revive the brand. Besides throwing huge celeb-studded parties to promote their new Neon Sun sunglasses line, there’s a roving ice cream truck (which looks like a taco truck) that shares frosty treats, giveaways and, of course, deals on denim. Fun! The truck had been cruising around Los Angeles this past week. Keep your eyes and ears open, because the A/X Denim Chill Truck could be rolling down a street near you.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Oh, no, I’m not talking about Hot Topic or Border’s Books, or one of a dozen of online places to score your Twilight Saga merchandise. Nordstrom, an upscale retail chain, has capitalized on Twilight Fever, and they are elevating the playing field to offer an exclusive fashion line for all the Twi-Hards out there. Beyond the requisite “Team Edward” Boyfriend tee or burnout “I Heart Jacob” shirts, there are hoodies, open-front cardigans, dresses, tunics, plaid tops and get this: Eclipse stretch denim leggings! I’d say, it’s Vigoss jeans-inspired stitching for the juniors set. If that isn’t enough, you can buy your very own life-size cutout standees of Bella, Edward, Jacob or even Alice. Don’t forget the makeup! Who says your dose of Twilight Saga has to end at the theater?
Also check out: exclusive styling tips, video and downloads only available on Nordstrom’s ECLIPSE for BP site.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
If you’re a dad, papa, male parental unit, or whatever you preferred to be called, the South Bay’s Manhattan Denim is throwing a pre-Father’s Day after hours party at their store tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. They’ll be throwing some burgers on the grill while you hang out and shop for your favorite premium denim brands at Father’s Day discount prices. You don’t have to be a dad. All are welcome. And, I did mention they’ll be serving beer, right?
If you’re shopping for dad and don’t know what to get, consider Manhattan Denim’s MD Giftcard.
DEETS
Friday, June 18 (6PM to 9PM)
920 Manhattan Ave
Downtown Manhattan Beach, CA
(310) 798-JEAN
– Kathy Ng Hassan
On sale right now at Beyond the Rack: A decent array of Diesel sunglasses, plus a few selections of straight leg men’s jeans and graphic tee shirts. Prices range from $99 to $109.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
The Denim Therapy Company was created in 2006 with the goal to fix any hole, hem, or broken denim regardless of damage severity. And to do so with unconditional love, carefully repairing all denim as if it was our own.
With the expertise, experience, and passion of two fashion-forward friends, Denim Therapy was first introduced to New York City. Because the repair is not a patch – and is much better than a patch, Denim Therapy’s innovative jean repair solution provided all of us with a new way to solve denim problems. It was the first opportunity to have our favorite jeans reconstructed, rather than poorly patched by a dry cleaner.
The response to the unique repair, exceptional customer service, and overall convenience of an online repair service was tremendous.
The Denim Therapy buzz traveled quickly from NYC on to Los Angeles to Chicago and Miami. With denim enthusiasts sending in their favorite jeans from as far away as Sydney, London, and Hong Kong, Denim Therapy has truly become a denim doctor to jeans of all brands and origins.
Three years later, thousands of jeans repaired, and over 20 leading fashion news recommendations, Denim Therapy maintains the same goal that started the company. At the end of the day, we are happy to know that with so much of our love pouring into everyone’s favorite denim, there is that much more love in the world.
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