Oh, those denim bandwagoneers are relentless.  Just try to stop them from starting a new company from the ground up (gee, I wonder who), spinning off new denim labels (yep, heard that one before) or opening new stores!  Don’t you get it?  Denim is here to stay.  You can’t extinguish our love.

– Kathy Ng Hassan

From Racked NY:

When the recession first hit, there was a lot of talk about how the already-volatile Williamsburg retail scene would survive. The owners of Brooklyn Denim Company, a new jeans-and-more shop, took the rare optimistic approach. Rather than hunkering down and waiting for the economy to improve, they decided to open a neighborhood-focused store in Williamsburg promoting the world’s best denim brands, which they figured could use a boost.   Click here to read more.

I love most things Chloe, but not all things Chloe.  I generally leave an open mind about fashion, but I’m not too crazy about the latest denim looks from Chloe’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection.  The patchwork denim ensemble — not phrases we like to repeat here at Denim Therapy — seen at left, looks great on the model, err, the model makes the ensemble look great.  Kudos goes to Erica Domesek for her D.I.Y effort.  I am inspired to create my own runway-inspired looks now, if only to rid my mind from the images of hobos drying their laundry on clotheslines by the railroad tracks.

– Kathy Ng Hassan

From WhoWhatWearDaily:

The WhoWhatWear.com team—as well as the fashion community at large—is invariably obsessed with everything Hannah MacGibbon creates for Chloe. With collections that are sophisticated, cheeky, and tomboyish yet girly, it’s no wonder that this French label is always at the top of our list. This season, we were all about MacGibbon’s deftly designed neutral necessities, but there was one look in particular that had us all aflutter: the vintage-looking patchwork denim shirt and jeans that came sauntering down the S/S 10 runway. Maybe we’re just suffering from a bad case of eighties-redux fatigue, but there was something so refreshingly new, yet sweetly nostalgic, about this fashion-forward Texas Tuxedo denim duo, it was the natural pick for our next Do It Yourself story!

After the runaway success of our first D.I.Y. story, which focused on the divine Proenza Schouler S/S 10 collection, we knew that we had to bring this idea to our partner-in-craft: Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This! After all, the actual Chloe Patchwork Jeans ($565, 212.717.8220) and Two-Tone Shirt (which will be in stores shortly) are genius, but you can easily approximate the results with just a few simple “ingredients” and a little elbow grease… Click here to read more.

YMI Jeans Makeover in Manhattan Sweepstakes.

YMI JEANS and TEEN VOGUE launches the Makeover in Manhattan sweepstakes, giving the opportunity of a lifetime to one lucky girl.  One entrant of this exclusive sweepstakes will win an all-expense paid trip for two to NYC plus a complete makeover by a Teen Vogue stylist, an entire YMI wardrobe and a one-year subscription to Teen Vogue magazine!

After being whisked away to the Big Apple, the winner will get the absolute full celebrity treatment.  If a chic makeover by a Teen Vogue stylist and new YMI duds isn’t enough, they’re bringing in a professional hair and make up artist from Teen Vogue to complete their new fabulous look.  It doesn’t get much better than that!

The sweepstakes runs from March 15th through April 30th.

ENTER HERE and invite friends to get 35% off at any item in the YMI Jeans online shop at YMIJeans.com.

About YMI Jeans:

Founded in 2000, YMI was born as a natural evolution for its president, David Vered, and vice president, Michael Godigian, and has established itself as a leading junior/young contemporary denim house. Today, YMI is becoming a true lifestyle brand producing the best in junior denim, fashion bottoms and outerwear; along with licensed products such as fashion tops, dresses and active wear with many other categories to come. YMI is passionate about every product produced and has maintained a leader in the marketplace because of the commitment to deliver exceptional quality denim, innovative washes and the perfect fit at a phenomenal price. Implicit in the corporate philosophy is the belief to maintain a “Yes I Can” attitude has evolved into an important part of the corporate culture.

-- Kathy Ng Hassan

The Privé J Brand Legging Sale.

I was just thinking that I don’t have enough J Brand Jeans in my denim collection.  There’s something about those jeans that can make a girl feel slinky and ready to rock the imaginary runways around town.  They make me feel, like, six inches taller.  Then, I read that the J Brand leggings are going on sale tomorrow, online at The Privé.  I’ve been getting their emails for a long time now, but I hadn’t been able to take advantage of their NYC sample sales and occasional online sales.  Now that the online site is relaunching, I am so looking forward to scoring me some J Brands.

Sale begins Tuesday, March 16 (11 AM EST). Sign up today!

SHOP THE PRIVÉ

– Kathy Ng Hassan

Rock & Republic Private V.I.P. Sale on Bluefly.

Hurry, hurry, hurry.  Step right up.  Rock & Republic jeans are on sale for 40% off at Bluefly.  Yes, folks.  Come one, come all, ladies and gents.  Jeans (men’s and women’s), apparel (men’s) and shoes (men’s and women’s) are being sold below retail.  However, to take advantage of this V.I.P. Sale opportunity, you must sign up to be a member on Bluefly, where this private sale is taking place.  It’s free, folks.  No pushing.  No shoving.  If you can now form a single line, I can get you past the snake oil salesmen real fast.

SHOP BLUEFLY

– Kathy Ng Hassan

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, $98.00

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, $325.00

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

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.

I 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

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.

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

It’s a fun fashion music video, shot in NYC and featuring Rag & Bone designers David Neville, Marcus Wainwright and model Lily Aldridge. Produced by Shopbop, the video has a vintage home movie feel to it. It doesn’t really tell you anything specific about the line, so you’ll have to pause and rewind to get a good look for yourself.

SHOP RAG & BONE JEANS

– Kathy Ng Hassan

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

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.

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

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

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