A brand well known for being ultra-classic and artisan-inspired, Raleigh Denim is branching out into trendier waters for spring 2013. Fear not, they won’t be pushing any pop-art inspired prints or novelty cuts. Instead, they’re introducing a variety of colored denim for women in rich hues like cranberry, pale-lilac, and grape. Yes, we want them all.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, colored skinny jeans, organic denim, purple jeans, Raleigh Denim, red jeans, white jeans
Raleigh Denim‘s spring 2013 presentation showcased a light and breezy side to the ethical brand’s otherwise modern industrial aesthetic. Graphic elements included specially designed floral prints, grids and geometric shapes. There was a gorgeous white dip-dyed silk dress and smart button-ups for both sexes. Dark wash raw denim was cuffed up to reveal selvedge, and a pair of sexy short-shorts on a blonde female model brought immediate nostalgia for next summer.
Below, one half of the husband and wife design team, Sarah Lytvinenko, shares the story behind the collection (and their new New York store, which just opened at 211 Elizabeth St in SoHo).
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras. Video by Michelle Christina Larsen.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: cut off shorts, dip-dyed dress, floral prints, mens denim, ombre dress, Raleigh Denim, raw denim, selvedge denim, silk dress, spring 2013, womens denim
Kill City‘s latest initiatives involve in-store semi-exclusives for men and women (also sold to a few select retailers). The men’s picks include cone mill denim stripped and over-dyed. We saw a few selects from the fall collection in autumnal hues and classic blue, as well as a gorgeous denim biker jacket with coated sleeves. The women’s line includes neon lemon and mango colored denim skinny jeans that—let’s face it—you can wear all year round.
The brand’s direction is aimed at bringing a new concept to fast fashion: extremely affordable jeans and sportswear that uses the maximum quality fabrication and hardware. Rather than go cheaper in both price and quality, they’re keeping their product top shelf for way less than the competition.
Shop Kill City Jeans jeans online.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: affordable jeans, biker jacket, fast fashion, Kill City Jeans, mens denim, neon jeans, over dyed jeans, skinny jeans
Public School‘s crisp new men’s denim line has one aesthetic aim: New York-centric. The tailored set has innovative pieces like a candle-wax coated canvas jean that molds to your body as it heats and cools, as well as classics like an indigo over-dyed slim fit and raw basics. The forward-thinking line shows no sign of vintage wear and tear—just fresh, wearable jeans that lend themselves flawlessly to the urban man’s wardrobe. The NY-made collection will officially debut at the SS13 presentation in September.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: indigo denim, made in new york, men's denim line, public school nyc, raw denim, wax coated jeans
We love Gilded Age‘s spray-dyed and worn in vintage denim, but it was their newest men’s t-shirt collection that caught our interest at PROJECT today. The designer opted to pay homage to vintage car companies with each style, screening the company logo on a desaturated tee and including information on the hang tag (such as the lifespan of the company and what models they produced). He chose lesser known companies—like The Horseless Age, Simplex, and Knox—some of which only stayed in business a few years. We rounded up our favorites below.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Gilded Age, men's t shirt, Project NY, project show, vintage car, vintage t-shirt
Remember Ziggy Denim’s FW12 lookbook, featuring paper bag-clad models and body paint? We just got an up-close look at the collection and fell hard for their wild printed floral denim and intense color palette. Upon closer examination we discovered inconspicuous skeletons dancing between the flowers… spooky!
The super playful brand (with fit names like the “super tight ankle biter”) is making their US debut at a below-$100 price point, which surprised us after we got our hands on how amazing the jeans and chinos feel. Check out some of the spring 2013 womens’ styles below.
Keep your eye on Ziggy Denim!
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, floral denim, printed denim, Project NY, project show, under $100, Ziggy Denim
Francine recently tried a little experiment with her Agave Jeans (we’re in the experimenting mood lately). She tried wearing three different pairs with one top and necklace combo, to see if the classic styles would all work with her favorite top of the moment. The results were three new favorite outfits, and some rave reviews about Agave Jeans’ fit and fabrication!
The Fusta Slim Jegging: These are so soft (literally like butter) and versatile. Perfect for summer… these are definite beach pants material, and the button-up ankle detail gives it a bit of a nautical twist. I can also see myself wearing these for fall.
The Paloma Classic Skinny: Before trying them on I knew they had to be amazing, because Paloma it’s my daughter’s name! But seriously, these super-skinny jeans are an instant favorite. They fit like a dream.
The Tomboy Boyfriend Straight leg: Another pair with super soft, comfortable fabric (and another potential pair of favorite summer beach pants). Despite being boyfriend jeans these have a classic feminine fit, which is perfect for me. Love them!
Stay tuned for more on Agave’s latest styles, and don’t forget to check them out online!
—DT Staff
Tags: agave denim, boyfriend jeans, denim review, How to wear it, skinny jeans, straight leg jeans
We stopped by the Nudie Jeans Co. showroom recently to preview one of our favorite Swedish denim brands—a brand that embodies both modern Scandinavian culture and classic utilitarian elements in denim and sportswear. Their unisex jeans have made the full transition into 100% organic territory, from denim fabric to pocket linings, buttons, rivets and labeling. It’s all raw material. The iconic orange stitching compliments an array of beautiful Japanese plaids with rich autumn hues for the cold season, all of which is further backed by a line of accessories and the exponentially successful backbone collection.
See more below.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: eco friendly denim, fall 2012, fall denim, mens denim, menswear denim, Nudie Jeans, organic denim
One day before the new Superdry store opened in Times Square (with plenty of fanfare, AKA free leather jackets), we stopped in to check out the spring collection and have a few vanilla macaroons. The British brand’s oversize kanji character motifs were sold alongside skinny jeans in colors like peachy and near-neon mint green. The jeans were vintage bleached and over-dyed, ready for pairing with summer tops and beach sandals. Stop by and grab a pair for a no-fuss punch of color and excitement in your wardrobe.
Shop Superdry at 49th Street and 7th Ave.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, green jeans, pastel jeans, purple jeans, skinny jeans, store opening, Superdry
Raven Denim continues to be a breath of fresh air to the denim market, with their super flattering mid-rise and comfy on-trend chinos. Designer Ya-el Torbati adds some flair to the pieces with painted elements and a fresh, earthy pastel color palette. The brand is doing some exciting things, like their collaboration with Stephen Burrows (the brand’s first designer collab) and their organic and recycled men’s jeans. Stand-out pieces include orange chinos and coated denim that give an updated take on the leather look.
—Renee Sykes
Tags: colored denim, denim shorts, printed denim, printed jeans, raven denim, spring 2012, Ye-el Torbati
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