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
Florence: The Sartorialist snaps a ruggedly dapper dude in a denim jacket. Photo via The Sartorialist.
Looks effortless, no? This could be Al Pacino for all we care (who, by the way, has great skin up close) and he could rock this denim jacket look, complete with a faux floral boutonniere and pocket square. I must admit, the denim jacket is a tricky piece, especially if tried by a novice Fashionisto.
The denim on this jacket works because the grain and the slight vertical abrasions give it a wool suiting appearance. It isn’t completely Dandy, but you do get the sense that this man knows how to dress summer-casual-elegant. The Sartorialist really gets around, to our delight, snapping this morsel from Florence, Italy.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
I think I have a new style muse. Her name is Andy T., a Fashion Stylist living in Amsterdam, and she blends luxury with throwaway fashion and vintage. Of course it takes someone like a fashion stylist who can open up her mind and focus on the design, color palette and textures of apparel and accessories to complete a look that is both vibrant and homogeneous. She knows how to make certain potentially blah pieces pop, and vintage items look fresh. Do I sense a little Balmain in those jackets? And, how she can carry off wearing all her clunky-chic, avant garde platforms! Featured below are some of her more denimy looks. Ripped jeans, Boyfriend shorts, cut offs and skinny jeans that are rolled into thin cuffs — oh my! And, I must get my hands on those square framed wayfarers of hers!
H&M blouse, ZARA blazer, vintage ripped jeans, Rolex watch and souvenir watch from Paris.
Queens Wardrobe Blazer, ASOS bag, vintage Boyfriend shorts.
Vintage Retro (London) blazer, dark wash skinny jeans.
ZARA blouse, denim cut offs, ASOS boots.
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– Kathy Ng Hassan
Many of you savvy shoppers already know this, but, you can actually get ripped off at outlets. I’m talking about some of your nearby discount stores that specialize in merchandise that supposedly couldn’t sell or are “overstock” items from top department stores. If you suspected that certain items — whether they be apparel or footwear — have never seen the sights of your local department store or boutique, then your instincts are correct.
This is also true with denim. Even in good economic times, some denim brands produce special editions of their designer jeans for discount outlets. Although the jeans are still authentic, you may notice some slight “irregular” or textile differences. The denim jeans may not be premium, but the jeans are still designer. Sometimes, these differences may affect the fit of the style. I know. I’ve tried some of these jeans!
For the most part, you can still score a good denim deal at the outlets. Not all premium denim brands produce these less-than-stellar jeans. If you want to get premium denim at the best quality possible, all around, then try them on and purchase them at the regular retail stores, or shop online where the retailer is known for providing current styles at affordable prices.
Check out this article here for more dirty secrets…
– Kathy Ng Hassan
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!
–Nikki Cho Russo
Have you been watching the new street style videos series “Real Girls Real Style” online at Who What Wear? I’m hooked! Better than static images — although style pics are always cool — you get the sense that you’re there, checking out the latest style muse in the flesh. Thanks to the wonders of editing, everyone seems so well-spoken and knowledgeable about their style choices. Check out the embed vid above to view the interview with a pair of sisters who rocks her own denim look. As Season 1 is shot in Los Angeles, you’ll see plenty of denimy looks.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Images via StyleClicker.net.
Thanks to Berlin Fashion Week, along with the usual suspects who clutter Friedrichstrasse on any given day, some interesting denim ensemble interpretations came out of the woodworks. You’d think the fashion sideshow would be seen on the street. Instead, bald female models sporting fuzzy beards were seen on the catwalk at Patrick Mohr.
One thing I did notice in Street Style snaps, which seemed odd, too: men’s choices of footwear were questionable, while the shoes were the one thing that made the ensemble for women. Denim hotpants were out in force with the ladies, while men wore jeans rolled up just high enough to tan their ankles. And yep. No socks.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
The light-wash men’s jean by Imogene + Willie will retail for $425 at J. Crew Photo By Thomas Petillo
Talk about good fortune, all it took was a phone call to J. Crew’s CEO, Millard “Mickey” Drexler for the Eddmensons of the Nashville-based denim brand, Imogene + Willie to ink an exclusive deal with J. Crew.
The stand out premium denim brand of husband-and-wife duo, Matt and Carrie Eddmenson, are currently only available at the brand’s Nashville store and specialty store, Stag, in Austin, Texas. J. Crew will carry two styles of men’s jeans and two styles of bags at J. Crew’s men’s stores in TriBeCa, SoHo and on Madison Avenue (opening in late summer) starting at the end of August. The merchandise will also be available online.
In detail, a slim straight-leg model, which is “based on a jean from the Forties,” in either a dark rinse with mild abrasion for $375 or a light wash with more abrasion for $425. There will be a slimmed-down version of a vintage U.S. Mail bag for $650 and a leather tote for $800. Hangtags have been printed from old letter presses, and the sizes will be individually hand-stamped, according to Matt Eddmenson. There will also be a vintage T-shirt and sweatshirt for women.
J. Crew continues to build their successful business offering well curated and executed products that are driven by exclusive collaborations and an effortless marriage of classic with an added edgy twist. Always striving to house products created by artisans of well crafted products, J. Crew continues up the ante.
–Nikki Cho Russo
The denim forecasts are in after the two-day Denim by Première Vision trade fair in Paris that ended on June 3rd. With strong influences from Celine, Seventies Biba and the continuing strength in vintage workwear for men, the popular trend will be all about formalwear. Tailored, structured, and clean lines, heavily influenced by the runways of Celine, will be the style to look out for. Designers are looking more towards trouser and chino style silhouettes. Popular for the ladies will be low-crotch carrot styles and for men vintage workwear.
New fabric blends such as rayon blends with a velvety touch, Tencel, micro modal, Cupro and the push for more stretchy blends for men’s denim are the future for premium denim.
Black denim, mirrored surfaces, denim shirting and draped denim among other key trends. A fluid drop-crotch rayon version of the “jegging,” or denim legging, and the “jeather” a new denim concept by Turkey’s Isko combining a jean form with a leather-like finish.
You want novelty denim? Included in the mix was a warp and weft indigo-dyed jean by Japan’s Kurabo, an “emotional jean” that changes color with heat by Denim Valley from Royo (that could get a little tricky) and an eco-friendly “wine jean” range by South Korea’s Eco Yaa involving denim dipped in wine tannin, grape callus extract and sprout compounds. The properties in wine are supposed to help prevent chafing.
All very exciting!
Click here to read an in-depth article by WWD
–Nikki Cho Russo
Sneaker-heads, sneaker-pimps, and denimphiles unite! When two of your favorite fashion staples collide it’s sheer fireworks! There’s a lot of amazing kick-ass-kicks on the market this season!
Lanvin x Acne Spring/Summer 2010 Medium High Trainer
One of the best couture fashion and denim collaborations ever, Lanvin x Acne, continue to wow us with their fantastic denim collections. The Lanvin x Acne Spring/Summer 2010 Medium High Trainer comes with a denim upper with light piping, unlike last season’s dark piping. Shown here with the silk navy with red zigzag Medium High Trainers.
Tretorn x Comme des Garcons Shirt Spring 2010 Canvas Sneaker
Swedish label Tretorn and cult Japanese label Commes des Garcons has collaborated on a low-profile canvas sneaker. The Tretorn x Commes des Garcons navy canvas low top sneaker with a green foxing band and white sole are simplicity done to perfection. An effortless style in a classic silhouette, perfect for a sunny summer day.
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Vans x Supreme Pack
From the masterminds of New York skate and streetwear, Supreme, have come out with another great collaboration with Vans. This new Vans x Supreme pack includes the Era lowtop and rarely seen Sk8-Hi Mid. There are two pairs of Eras, one with a white/blue mix and another in grey canvas, while the Sk8-Hi Mids go with the bleached look on the side panels with grey suede on the forefoot.
VisVim Skagway Hi-tops
Clearly inspired by Converse Chuck Taylors, the Skagway Hi-Tops from Japanese design house visvim’s Summer 2010 collection are made entirely of denim, not canvas. Gorgeous!
–Nikki Cho Russo
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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