If you’re anything like us, then chances are you have a mad crush on anything Balmain. Bold shoulders, studs, leather, super-skinny jeans, and a killer rock n’ roll attitude—aside from the hefty price-point, what’s not to love? Well, lucky for us the French fashion house is introducing Pierre Balmain, a younger collection for both guys and gals that promises to keep enticing us with rockin’ designer duds for a lot less. And by the looks of it all there’s a whole lot for us to crush over from a two-toned dip-dyed denim skirt to killer zipper-laden denim trousers. Needless to say we can’t wait to see what the full collection has in store for us. We’ll definitely keep you posted!
Images via Style.com and WWD.
—Sandoval Gomez
Tags: Balmain, Balmain diffusion collection, denim skirt, denim trousers, dip dyed denim skirt, Pierre Balmain, two-toned denim skirt, zipper-laden denim trousers
“The Hangover Part II” actress Jamie Chung was recently snapped wearing the David Kahn Katharine denim trousers in Monaco Blue, with a Sunner Classics Compass Tunic in Rustic Floral. We love her effortless L.A.-chic feminine ensemble. The trouser jeans made Jamie look sophisticated and the elegant floral blouse breathes life into her ensemble. Do you want to mix it up with some florals? Throw on a statement necklace to match your hair color, wear a bright lipstick, and you could pretty much rock the look all summer long. Want to get Jamie’s look? We have a few ideas for you to try!
2. We think these dark-washed wide leg jeans would be a sophisticated and slimming alternative. David Kahn Jeans Wide Leg Stretch Jeans ($168) – buy it at Nordstrom.
3. The key to Jamie’s look is wide sleeves. Try this red number! Zara Floral Kaftan (on sale for $39.99) – buy it at Zara stores.
4. Boatneck blouses not for you? Try this v-neck floral top! It will go with just about any jean you have. Weston Wear Languid V-Neck To ($68) – buy it at Anthropologie.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: celebrity fashion, david kahn jeans, denim trousers, Hollywood fashion, Jamie Chung, The Hangover 2, The Hangover Part II, trouser jeans
Two words well technically four words that we believe should be never put in the same sentence are Tye-die denim trousers. But apparently Thomas Maier felt the complete opposite when he produced his stylish and quite exuberant spring/summer 2012 Menswear denim line. It was said that Maier creativity, came to him from the 2011 Arab’s spring, which explains why the line would consist of such stylish, eye popping pieces. For the Bottega Veneta line, it seems as though an avant garde approach was taken, as oppose to the traditional style most of us are accustomed too. Denim pieces for the line were treated in a variety of fabric treatments incudling washing, creasing, over-printing, over-dyeing, dip-dyeing. We love the crazy over the top approach, but we’re also not quite sure how this line will play out in the real world. But in fashion the possibilities are endless, we’ll just have to wait and see.
Images via Denimology
— Ashlee Mellowes
Tags: Bottega Veneta, denim trousers, menswear denim, spring/summer 2012, Thomas Maier, Tye-die
Gwen Stefani isn’t just a rockstar and super-mom. She’s repeatedly proven herself to be a legit designer that bangs out products we to covet. She was spotted rocking a pair of Diesel Black Gold boyfriend-style jeans. They rode low on her hips with a thick leather belt, cuffed at the bottom to reveal some great python strappy sandals. We love the casual, cozy feel of this outfit that the cropped, baggy charcoal hoodie provides. Gwen’s cute tomboy flair always seems to balance her feminine charm, but she’s always fit in well with the guys, from her early days in No Doubt to her current life with husband Gavin Rossdale and sons.
—Jackie Racer
Tags: boyfriend jeans, denim trousers, Diesel Black Gold, gavin rossdale, Gwen Stefani, L.A.M.B.
On sale right now: Acne Jeans made a statement when they created these denim trousers. Wear your denim to work! No, they aren’t jeans. It’s a different take on workwear. They are a very polished, tailored pair of trousers with all the traditional details you would find in a pair of slacks, except it is made of denim. Get them now at Gilt Groupe while the sale lasts.
– Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: Acne, denim trousers