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Mar 15 0 comments
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Denim News: Levi’s 501 for J. Crew!

Levi's

Gentlemen, now you can get Levi’s 501 jeans in exclusive washes at J. Crew!  Prices range from $98 (for the true 501’s) to $325 (for the iconic 1947 jeans).

Levi's 501 jean in worn true wash $98

Levi’s® 501® jean in worn true wash, $98.00

The jean that made denim famous by the brand that made jeans legendary. This is Levi’s® classic 501® jean—the same one that first debuted over 100 years ago—in ringspun cotton denim from the world-famous Cone Denim®. Handsanded to create an authentic broken-in look and feel and finished with a damaged indigo wash that’s exclusive to J. Crew.

Levi's 1947 501 Brain Dead jean $325

Levi’s® 1947 501® Brain Dead jean, $325.00

The definitive five-pocket jean and the quintessential 501®, the 1947 jean is considered by many denim connoisseurs to have the most iconic cut and features, including a double-needle arcuate (with lemon-yellow stitching) and a selvedge edge on the inside of the coin pocket. Wartime restrictions had ended, hence the hefty 14-ounce denim, and the ‘47 model also introduced the return of the riveted watch pocket. The Brain Dead 1947 jean is made from red selvedge denim that’s hard washed and lightly scuffed for an authentic aged finish.

–Nikki Cho Russo

Mar 15 0 comments
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Denim Finds: Target + Liberty of London

When I attended Target’s first pop-up shop initiative in 2008 titled Bullseye Bodegas with featured limited edition fashion collaborations with designers Anya Hindmarch, Sigerson Morrison, Jonathan Saunders and Converse, I decided going forward that I would wait until it hit stores for a calmer shopping experience. It was sheer mayhem!

Well, who would have known that the Target + Liberty of London pop-up shop would sell out by their second day forcing them to close up shop that evening.  Oh woe is me, I never had a fighting chance to purchase the lovely Liberty of London bicycle that I so wanted.  The limited offerings are now available on-line and in participating Target stores, but buyer beware, not a whole lot left.  Oh woe is me.

Liberty of London Ladies Cruiser - GarlaI want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

denim romper

Target + Liberty of London Denim Romper, $12.99

How sweet is this?  A little bit of denim, a little bit of Liberty of London sashaying for your little girl to frolick around in.

Cuffed Boyfriend Short

Girl’s Liberty of London for Target Cuffed Boyfriend Short, $12.99

These are your daughter’s jeans…now she can get in on the boyfriend look before she actually has a real boyfriend.  Pair these up with fun Little MisMatch tights and Converse All Stars.

Shop Target + Liberty of London

–Nikki Cho Russo


Mar 12 0 comments
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NEW DENIM AT A.P.C.

New light Petit Standard jeans and bags at A.P.C.

New light Petit Standard jeans and bags at A.P.C.



Just in time for spring! A.P.C. presents new lightweight denim for its wildly popular Petit Standard Jeans.  It is selvedge denim, chainstitched at the waist and hem and made to hug your svelte curves.  You can show off your stylishness on the way to class, while gazing upon some modern art, or while sipping your café noisette — while standing fiercely, of course — at some swanky café du jour.  And, in case people don’t notice that your are sporting the supremely cool and sleek A.P.C. jeans, worn by celebs the world over, including the ethereal Natalie Portman, you can go a bit matchy match with a selection of A.P.C. indigo saturated totebags.  Give your Hermès bag a rest.  You can break up the blue a bit with your baguette or bouquet of flowers you bagged from the Farmer’s Market.

SHOP A.P.C.

– Kathy Ng Hassan





Mar 11 0 comments
SHOPPING, Stylefinder

Wear It Now: Cropped Jeans


Cropped jeans have traditionally been the staple denim fixture for fair weather days, especially in the summer.  I mean, why would you wear cropped jeans when it’s probably snowing, raining or typhooning outside your window?  Is there such a thing as ankle frostbite?

As we experience the last weeks of winter, there’s no time like the present for breaking into your spring denim reserve to lay out your month’s worth of cropped looks.  Work your Ankle and Capri style jeans.  I don’t recommend Clamdiggers or Bermudas, as they’re just too short.

Alexander McQueen Cutout Leather ankle boots, available at Net-a-Porter.

Alexander McQueen Cutout Leather ankle boots, available at Net-a-Porter.



And this is why we wear platform booties and heels.  They are your new best accessory.  I love how your jeans look when they meet with your booties, above the ankles!

On the short side?  Wear your petite jeans or roll up your denim.  Rock the platforms.  The look balances out your legs and creates an elongated illusion.  Fashion can be functional, contrary to traditional belief.

7 FAM Gwenevere Crop Skinny Jeans, available at Shopbop.

7 For All Mankind Gwenevere Crop Skinny Jeans, available at Shopbop.

Rich & Skinny White Skinny Flood Crop Jeans, available at SmartBargains.

Rich & Skinny White Skinny Flood Crop Jeans, available at SmartBargains.

J BRAND Seven Eighths Low Rise Cropped Pencil Leg, available at Revolve Clothing.

J BRAND Seven Eighths Low Rise Cropped Pencil Leg, available at Revolve Clothing.





















The only dilemma you’ll find is whether you are showing off your cropped jeans look or your platform booties look.  Oh, but, do you really care?




– Kathy Ng Hassan






Mar 11 0 comments
CITY GUIDES, Looks Under $100, Los Angeles, SHOPPING, Sample Sales

Denim Deals L.A.: This Weekend – Grey Ant, Rich & Skinny and Rogan

Rogan on sale at SWIRL.

Rogan on sale at SWIRL.

From Daily Candy:

GreyAnt Moving Sale
What: Everything — current and past seasons’ overstock, original samples, the diffusion line, denim — priced to fly at $1-$20… Click here to read more.

A-List Sample Sale
What: New inventory and preowned (new with tags or barely worn) clothing, shoes, and handbags priced 50-75 percent off retail.

Why: Rick Owens, Chanel, Elizabeth and James, Vince, Rich & Skinny… Click here to read more.

And…

Now on SWIRL:
Save up to 80% on ROGAN apparel and jeans.  Slim jeans are $54-$79.

SHOP SWIRL






Mar 11 0 comments
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Denim News: Levi’s Denim Doppelgänger

Would you pay $758 for a pair of replicated vintage Levi’s jeans reincarnated by another brand?  The Japanese label Evisu sure thinks so.  A limited edition range under the Evisu Private Stock label, pays homage to three original vintage styles by Levi’s.  The three styles to be sold mirror the images of Levi’s 1944 501 jeans (500 pairs at $358 each), the 1890 “Nevada” jeans (250 pairs at $558 each), and the 1917 “Campbell” jeans (100 pairs at $758).

Each pair of jeans is packaged in an elaborate wooden box and will be available at select specialty stores in August, including Barneys New York, American Rag, Fred Segal, Atrium and evisu.com.

“The Private Stock collection is a showcase for Evisu to retell the story of some of denim history’s most iconic jeans,” said Scott Morrison, chief executive officer of Evisu. “We’re not remaking a Levi’s jean, nor are we claiming that this is a Levi’s jean. We’re merely taking inspiration from our past and paying homage to one of the oldest, or historically relevant, jeans in existence, which in this case happens to have been an amazing pair of Levi’s. Denim has a wonderful story to tell and as denim designers you can’t help but find ideas for the future by looking in the past.” (WWD)

Well, let’s see what the outcome is after Levi’s investigates the details of these “inspired” jeans.  It will either be a nod of flattery or the denim demons will have to put an end to this.


–Nikki Cho Russo

Mar 08 0 comments
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Denim Finds: Spring into Denim

Spring is in the air and your favorite fabric transforms shoes, handbags and jewelry into trendsetting must-have items for this season.

Joie Turn Me Loose Sandals

Joie Turn Me Loose Sandal, $245.00

Who knew gladiators could look so chic in denim.  This stud muffin will keep you in fighting style.

Joie @ Neiman Marcus

Tory Burch Denim Flats

Tory Burch “Perry” Denim Logo Flats, $250.00

Burch’s iconic flats go casual chic in denim.

Tory Burch @ Bloomingdales

Rebel Tote

Rebel Tote, $318.00

Washed-out denim with studded leather straps that lend a bit of edgy cool to all of your daily errands.

Rebel @ Anthropologie

Mulberry Bayswater Bag

Mulberry Bayswater Washed Denim Bag, $995.00

For the downtown girl that wants an edgy, fresh, and chic structured uptown kind of bag.  She’ll find it in a classic Mulberry in quilted light washed denim and leather.

Mulberry

Ted Rossi Denim Bangles

Ted Rossi Denim Bangles, $138 – $158

Rossi goes denim with his signature bangles!  Mix them up with his snake skin bangles for a bohemian clash of the titans.

Henri Bendel, 800.H.BENDEL

–Nikki Cho Russo


Mar 06 0 comments
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Denim Deals: Children’s Joe’s Jeans, Ksubi, Proportion of Blu Sale

Joe's Jeans Children, Ksubi and Proportion of Blu on sale at Gilt Groupe.

Joe's Jeans Children, Ksubi and Proportion of Blu on sale at Gilt Groupe.



Ah, a refreshing variety of denim brands on sale this weekend at Gilt Groupe, including jeans for children. I suppose if you want to get your kiddies and yourself some nice new jeans before Easter, then there’s no time like the present.  Look for spring colors like pink, aqua and white in Children’s Joe’s Jeans, and a Sky Blue (Ksubi), all suitable colors for that Easter buffet at the swanky hotel.  Also, skinny, distressed, boot leg, capri, cut offs and mini shorts are all on sale.

SHOP GILT GROUPE


– Kathy Ng Hassan




Mar 05 0 comments
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Denim Style: Wear Me! Wear Me! The Mad Hatter

Today, Tim Burton’s interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, opens for viewers. Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter will surely seduce us all with his dashing good looks and devilish charm (even under all that mad makeup)!  So, it’s only befitting that our trend tip-off will be that hats, whether it be in denim or straw, will be a great accessory for spring fashion.

Instantly change the mood of your outfit with a magical hat partnered with your trusted baby blues and put on a happy face that even the Cheshire cat will envy!

3.1 Phillip Lim Men's

Inspiration – 3.1 Phillip Lim

Gentlemen, 3.1 Phillip Lim has a stylish men’s collection with classic and romantic silhouettes injected with Lim’s modern vision.  This look, from his Spring 2010 collection, with chic indigo denim pants, is the perfect outfit for a bright spring day topped off with a great fedora. (Antique white loose fit v-neck shirt, indigo denim slim, fit tapered pant with wide cuff, black belt with side braid detail, tortoise “Donohue” sunglass, honey lace up oxford with detachable ankle strap).

Jaxon Eight Ball Stingy Brim Fedora

Jaxon Eight Ball Stingy Brim Fedora, $21.95

Currently, the popular fedora style for men is the “Stingy” hat.  If you want to be cool and hip with the times, sport one of these. (Village Hat Shop)

Urban Outiftter Nautical band Fedora

Nautical Band Fedora, $34.00 (UrbanOutfitters)

Makins Hat

Makins, $180.00 (Makins Hats)

Worth & Worth Hat

Worth & Worth, $195.00, available at Worth & Worth, New York City

Express straw hat

Express, $35.00 (Express)

H&M Hat

H&M, $7.95 (H&M)

–Nikki Cho Russo

Mar 05 0 comments
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Denim News: Gap’s Denim Drive – Out with the old, 30% off with the new!

gap denim drive

Being an eco and charitable conscious person can certainly pay-off.  Help the Gap with their charitable initiative called Cotton to convert donated old denim into Ultra Touch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation with the help of Cotton Incorporated.  Read WWD’s full article below and check in with the Gap to find participating locations.

Cotton Incorporated has partnered with Gap Inc. on a charitable initiative called Cotton: From Blue to Green. Beginning today and running through March 14, consumers who visit one of about 1,000 participating Gap stores in North America and Puerto Rico can donate their old denim to be converted into UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation and given to needy communities. In return, they receive a 30 percent discount on new denim purchases. Since the Cotton: From Blue to Green program began five years ago, enough denim has been donated to create cotton fiber insulation for more than 540 homes, the companies said. This is the first time a retailer has conducted the denim drive. (Source: WWD Staff)

–Nikki Cho Russo