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
I’ve talked about why we should wear white jeans after Labor Day before, and it seems even more socially acceptable now, thanks to the latest white-featured presentations from the runways. So I will start all over and label this reason #1: it’s okay to wear white jeans after Labor Day because it’s fashionable. Now don’t be calling Isabel Marant a liar!
– Kathy Ng Hassan
From Style.com:
August 27, 2010 6:51 am
Once, only the brave wore white after the first weekend in September (and by brave we mean French and/or those in possession of a generous dry-cleaning budget). But that old edict hasn’t really applied for a while, and judging by Fall collections from the likes of Thakoon Panichgul and Gucci’s Frida Giannini, a pair of white pants is now a winter wardrobe essential. According to Jill Stuart, though, the shade’s prominence has less to do with breaking rules than harmonizing palettes.
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
Oh, you didn’t know? Tory Burch has a new denim collection, and she’s turning things upside down. Known for her tasteful apparel and accessories lines, Tory Burch brings us on-trend jeans with a little bit of good-girl-goes-rebellious.
Edgy. Premium. Feminine.
I was pleasantly surprised by this new denim collection. Her jeans have an edgy touch: Metallic Brush Jeans (metallic paint accents) and Print Jeans (wild paint-overlaid urban camouflage “Wally” and Rocker-friendly “Scribble”). Check out the Classic Tory and Modern Straight Leg Kaihara Jeans. As you may know, Kaihara is a leading producer of Japanese denim, known worldwide for its innovation and quality. All jeans in the Tory Burch denim collection have a feminine silhouette, including the “Tomboy” jean, a slim take on the Boyfriend jean craze. So, yeah, the Tory Burch denim collection is worth checking out.
Bonus: get your hands on a genuine pair of Tory Burch denim jeans with Free Shipping and Free Returns!
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Whenever I hear about a new denim brand, my first reactions are to question the look, then the fit of the jeans. Take STONE BLUE JEANS, for example. I tried on the ”Jessie” Skinny Boot jean in a dark indigo shine wash (it’s sort of sparkly) and “Victoria” Straight Leg in a faded bleached out wash. I will say, based only on these two jeans out of the entire collection, the wash and finishing techniques are excellent. I came to realize why the finishes were so good, only after I had tried on the jeans and judged them by their own merits without any additional information that would’ve tainted my opinions. The masterminds behind Stone Blue Jeans apparently spent over a decade honing their skills on other denim labels before going off on their own to launch Stone Blue.
STONE BLUE JEANS 'Jessie' Skinny Boot. Photo: Stone Blue Jeans.
Both jeans fit me well and have a slimming effect on the figure. The “Jessie” Skinny Boot is an innovative cut to have in your denim closet while the “Victoria” offers vintage inspired finish and wash options. Conclusion: I like them. Francine (Denim Therapy Founder) likes them. So, check ‘em out once the entire collection hits retailers near you this fall.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Paige Premium Denim Super-Tanzania. Photo: Paige PR.
Unlike its current denim shorts in the Tanzania wash, Paige Premium Denim has kicked it up a notch with the Super-Tanzania wash: a super stretch jean which comes in the Verdugo Jegging and the Curson Cargo (coming September). The jegging comes without the trademark waistband lining, for added flexibility. Cargo skinny jeans are super hot right now, so if you dare to go military-camouflage crazy, then this is the jean for you. Note: the Super-Tanzania wash is not currently listed on the Web site. Contact your local store or retailer for pre-orders.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Everything You Need to Know About Tweed. Photo: Esquire: The Style Blog.
Everything You Need to Know About Velvet. Photo: Esquire: The Style Blog.
If you are not already familiar with Esquire Magazine’s “The Style Blog,” which provides style tips, one-line shopping rants and various other sartorial inspirations for men, then you should check out its series, “Everything You Need to Know About…” The most recent blogs are mainly how to wear Tweed, Velvet and other fall-friendly jackets, paired with some solid denim jeans and smart footwear. I like the fact that they find a balance between style, simplicity and sartorial intrigue, all while avoiding getting a ticket to ride on the train to “Liberaceville,” as the editors often point out so poignantly.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Juxtapose jeans by GLUE JEANS. Images via TrendLand.
Juxtapose overcoat by GLUE JEANS. Images via TrendLand.
Is it art or is it fashion? Sometimes, the two forms of creative expression are meld into one. In this case, GLUE DENIM has furthered their cause with their latest Juxtapose collection. With a series of meticulously glued-on jackets, coats and jeans, one might say these threads look quite wearable. See those seam lines? They are actually colored glue lines.
Just two years young, the brand has reportedly won awards and received accolades for their inventive use of seam glue and techniques for piecing together denim. I just wonder how they stand up to wash in the hot cycle.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
The sun sets earlier. The leaves and their bright hues fade and eventually fall. The warm summer nights of poolside lounging and lemonade-sipping are traded for hot cocoa-drinking aside the fireplace.Like it or not, the seasons are a-changing. Summer will soon be a distant memory we longingly grasp for during the frozen haze of the colder months.
While the transition from summer to autumn brings about a definitive change in nature, there is also another thing that must change along with it: your wardrobe and, more specifically, your denim.
Take a cue from the leaves: if they’re changing colors, then the denim you wear should be of different colors as well. Your torn, light-washed summer jeans should be put into storage until a few months later when the warmth comes back to greet us. Until then, follow these simple guidelines to ensure that your denim transitions effortlessly along with you as you welcome the new seasons.
Leave the faded, acid-washed jeans in your closet and instead opt for some darker-hued denim. Choose dark washes, like ink blue, black and grays. William Rast’s Ben 457 Straight Leg Denim, or the Rock Revival Paul 14 Straight Leg denim are both good options for men that will be easy to incorporate into your wardrobe and will look like a sensible color during the colder months. Ladies, turn to the William Rast Stella Boot Cut Denim or the Rock Revival Jen 03 Rhinestones Straight Leg Denim for great fits and dark colors.
Can’t bear to let go of your favorite pair of shorts? Just pair them with a pair of dark tights and your best boots for a look that’s autumn-appropriate, but will allow you reminisce about summer!
Making sure that you successfully transition from the summer to the autumn months is easy. Close up the pool, get back to school, grab a scarf and rake the leaves. However, it’s equally important to make sure that you clothes make the transition along with you! Don’t neglect your denim!
Visit LUELLO to shop for premium denim brands like Rock Revival and William Rast, among many others!
– Alessia F. For LUELLO
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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