We dropped in the American Eagle & Aerie fall 2013 preview yesterday for a pastry and some AM fashion-gazing. The ever-expanding line has amp’d up selection in both the men’s and women’s departments. We were especially delighted to see a carefully played bohemian influence in the styling of chic denim separates, flirty scarves, and gorgeous jewelry. This season we’re loving the returning Artist fit jean for women who want to edge towards flare leg while keeping it chic. Check out the full preview below!
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Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras & Michelle Christina Larsen
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: aerie, American Eagle, artist fit, Boho style, boot cut jeans, fall 2013, fall style, flare leg jeans, press preview, skinny jeans
Festival season is upon us! That means it’s time to stuff your leather fringe bag full of camping-essentials, pile on the arm candy, and pick out a pair of denim cut-off shorts to wear as your summer 2013 uniform. Festival style means carefree and edgy, and Guess has a capsule collection that takes care of those elements nicely. Aptly named The Festival Collection, we had a sneak peek at this collection last November. Rocker tees, free-spirited accessories, and lots of destroyed denim in the mix. Shop our favorite picks below.
1. High-waisted sequin denim shorts 2. Pavilla Hobo Bag 3. Fringed Shield Necklace 4. Pendleton Serape Blanket
Shop the full Festival Collection here.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Boho style, festival fashion, festival style, fringe bag, fringe shorts, guess denim, leather fringe, pendleton blanket, sequined denim, serape blanket, what to wear festival
The free-spirited boho clothing brand Free People, party of Urban Outfitters Inc., is announcing the launch of their newly expanded women’s denim line this morning, with a customer street style gallery. There are over 100 new styles to choose from including a relaxed boyfriend fit, stovepipe skinnies, and shredded cut-off shorts. Fans can upload photos to the gallery via Twitter or Instagram using hashtags associated with 17 specific styles or to the overall campaign hashtag: #MyFPDenim. Check out some of our favorite styles below!
1. Vermejo Embellished Boyfriend Jean
Shop Free People for effortless boho summer style and be sure to browse their expanded denim collection.
Tags: Bohemian style, Boho style, boyfriend jeans, cut off shorts, free people, Urban Outfitters
You can’t get more summery (and stylish) than the combination of denim and boho jewelry. We’re taking inspiration from And That‘s lookbook, featuring their spring/summer collection–a series of pieces awash in feathers, fringe, Navajo influences and, yes, even denim–paired with hippie flares and worn-down, washed-out shorts from Siwy. Check out the full lookbook below, plus our recommendations on how to channel this chill, SoCal vibe!
1. And That Asymmetrical Cross and Chain Earring 2. Siwy Jeans Anita Flare in Spirited
1. And That Navajo Landing Necklace 2. Siwy Jeans Camilla Shorts in Loveless
1. And That Denim Leaf & Feather Hairclip 2. Siwy Jeans Alex Cut Off Shorts in Love Song
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: and that jewelry, Boho style, boho-inspired fashion, denim cut off shorts, flare jeans, Siwy Denim, summer fashion
Ashley Tisdale stepped out in Minkpink Slasher Flick Shorts recently, sporting a boho look that makes us long for summer, short-shorts sans-tights, and breezy jackets. She paired the destroyed denim with a sequined top and beige mid-calf rise boots, along with the “celeb in hiding” uniform: oversized sunglasses and a beanie hat.
—Jackie Racer
Tags: Ashley Tisdale, Bohemian style, Boho style, celebrity denim, denim shorts, destroyed denim, MINKPINK
We told you about this exciting collaboration between MiH Jeans and ShopBop in Denim Dose this morning, and now we’ve got the lookbook. This resort 2012 collection, inspired by 1970s Morocco, is denim through a jet-set lens. The daywear separates have soft silhouettes and light earthy colors, while the denim is frayed and features saturated, colorful embroidery that turn the whole set into a bohemian dream. Whether you’re planning to jump on a plane and escape this winter (or just wear some luxe jeans around the house), you’ll want to browse this gorgeous line for yourself.
The collection retails from $187 for the Marrakesh Short to $238 for the tie-front collarless Francoise Shirt. Other items include the classic Marrakesh mid-rise kick flare for $205, the Cap Ferret denim tunic for $229, A sheer Oversized shirt for $205 and cropped flare Monaco jean for $194.
Shop MiH Jeans at Shopbop.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Boho style, capsule collection, cut-off denim shorts, MiH Jeans, morocco inspired, resort 2012, Shopbop, white denim
From what we saw while previewing the Blank NYC spring 2012 line, the brand intends to keep it rock’n'roll with destroyed denim (we loved their super-short white shredded cut-offs) and even some whimsical, skull-shaped studs. They showed us a pair of black jeans with destroyed back pockets and ghastly little faces partially lining the contour (the missing studs are intentional and create the look of worn-in-beat-up). The cut-offs were adorned with boho belts, and in a more preppy turn of aesthetics, pastel denim was abound. Two picks we adored were the pastel denim pencil skirts. They also showed classics like basic washes in your standard styles and a covetable denim workshirt.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: blank nyc, Boho style, destroyed denim, enk coterie trade show, pastel denim, skull studs, spring 2012, studded denim, studded jeans, studded shorts
While some of us relish in making snow angels and hurling icy handfuls of slush at our friends all winter long, many of us will be setting sail for a warmer climate once the New York winter sets in full force. If you’re one such lucky lady, you’ll be happy to know there’s one brand that has all of your holiday & resortwear dressing needs on tap—New York based Charley 5.0. If you’ve read our previous reviews on this line, you know there’s more to their game than jeans. They specialize in innovative ways to work denim and chambray into the wardrobe with fashion-forward styling in mind.
Underlined by a rich selection of colored skinny jeans, denim shorts, and chambray fashion separates, you can sink your teeth into the urban bohemian goddess look far sooner than summer heat waves creep up on the weather map. Check out these seven fierce looks below that will compliment any warm weather vacation you’re planning in the coming months.
Look 1. Boho babe.
This Tencel Denim Tie Front Blouse is an easy-on, easy-off compliment to the gorgeous Washed Silk Long Tank Dress in Aztec Print. The outfit is topped off with a floppy hat and wooden beaded necklaces for some serious boho flare. Put this outfit on, and you’re practically on vacation already.
Look 2. Beach bum.
The “The Long & the Short of It” denim deep v-neck top in “Cool Blue” says you’re ready to have some fun on the beach (or wherever the winds take you), and these Salt Women’s Premium Denim Cut-Off Shorts in Blush add a bit of flirty fun to the mix. The oversized pendant and sunnies lend an aura of laid back worldliness (and let’s face it, that’s what the stylish strive for, even when they’re taking a break from the world).
Look 3. Margarita!
If you’re looking for something with overt feminine appeal, the Washed Silk Button-Down Blouse in Golden Leopard Print is a promising pick, and the Salt Women’s Premium Denim Cut-Off Shorts in Lime are just the squeeze of citrus you need to take this fresh look from day to night in a snap.
Look 4. Tribal Beats.
Matching the first look in terms of bohemian flare, yet far more of the “I’m a professional vacationer and I will never go back to the office for the rest of my life” persuasion, the Washed Silk Fly Away Tank in Aztec Print is the ideal match for our favorite piece: the Tencel Denim Hippie Skirt in Faded Sky.
Look 5. Wild one.
A gorgeous, whimsical Washed Silk Basic Tee Shirt in Butterfly Jungle Print looks awesome against contrast Salt Women’s Premium Denim Skinny Jeans in cobalt blue. The navy wooden beaded necklace and hot pink turban add a few more flecks of resort-luxe to the mix.
Look 6. Tranquil & chic.
For something more subtle, go for the Washed Silk Button-Down Blouse in Cream, paired with the Salt Women’s premium denim skinny jeans in Light Coral—a color scheme that’s both tranquil and alluring with a spritz of turquoise and metallic around the neck. The best part? The fit of these jeans = smooth as butter.
Look 7. Sun Worshipper.
Finally, Washed Silk Tank in Cream makes for a perfect sunset separate when paired with the Salt Women’s premium denim skinny jeans in Lemonade, with delicate whisker fading. A red wooden beaded waterfall necklace brings the whole look together.
Ready to book your flight and pack a suitcase full of gorgeous? Check out Charley 5.0 online—we’ll let you know when these perfect holiday & resort pieces hit the racks.
Photos by Raffael Flores-Contreras, styling by Michelle Christina Larsen.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: aztec print, Boho style, Charley 5.0, ethnic print, holiday, resortwear, tribal print, what to wear on a cruise, what to wear on vacation
Welcome to your morning dose of denim news, links, sales, and everything else we couldn’t help but share. Check out what’s happening (and totally not happening) in the world of denim now. Got a tip you think we should include, a sale you want to share, or a style you just saw and can’t live without? Email us!
1. Back to denim school! Hudson Jeans lays out the terms on selvage denim and explains how it’s made. Get schooled and then shop their awesome men’s denim collection.
2. The anticipated Italian Jeans book by Maria Luisa will launch on February 2nd, 2012. From Amazon reviews:
“After emigrating from Italy to America in the middle of the nineteenth century, jeans came home after the Second World War bringing with them the image and values of the American dream. Prosperity, opportunity, a feeling of liberation, hope: the myth seemed to have been cut out of the same indigo-dyed cloth…”
3. Gap 1969 Denim invites you to take a trip to downtown LA and walk through their studio, to see where the magic happens.
4. PPQ and Lee Jeans are joining forces for a 10th anniversary capsule collection, debuting during London Fashion Week. On the menu? Skinny jeans and embellishment.
5. Any dudes looking for a more bohemian approach to the traditional chambray top, this one’s for you! The “Nonnative Wanderer Shirt” will go with darker wash jeans or khaki-colored bottoms and give you just the right touch of “whatever.”
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Boho style, chambray shirt for men, denim blogs, denim news, downtown LA, gap 1969 denim, Hudson Jeans, italian jeans by maria luisa, London Fashion Week, Nonnative Wanderer Shirt, PPQ and Lee, Selvage Denim
Kate Moss was seen looking less bad-ass and more adorable for once, trading in her typical Brit-chic biker babe appeal for some light-hearted prettiness (polka-dot scarves included). She was in fact running errands in London wearing her Siwy Denim Hannah Slim Crop in Fall In Love all rolled up to be able to dig her feet into some grass (it’s very odd to see her wearing ballerina flats as opposed to her biker boots or stilettos). She paired her jeans with a double black and white and blue and white scarf, a cropped striped tee, and a flora print bag. We love the mix of prints & colors—it’s a cute look!
—Jackie Racer
Tags: Boho style, hannah cropped jeans, Kate Moss, kate moss in siwy denim cropped jeans, mixed prints, Siwy Denim
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