What do you know about Levi’s jeans? Online retailer Mr Porter takes us behind the scenes and inside the Levi’s Vintage Clothing brand. Denim heads will appreciate taking a peek inside the archival vaults of 100-year old garments, barely holding together in an acid-free shroud. Design Director Miles Johnson and his team documents vintage garments to faithfully capture “the spirit and heritage of American work wear,” from the San Francisco vaults, and recreates them at the LVC Amsterdam headquarters. You don’t have to go that far to get your hands on a Levi’s reproduction. Mr Porter carries some covetable denim pieces you can wear, now. Scroll down to watch the video.
1950s Suede Jacket / 1954 501Z Shrink to Fit Straight Leg Selvedge / 1955 Bleached Denim Shirt
—Kathy Ng
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Levi’s holiday 2012 line includes festive staples like chunky cable knit sweaters, coated leather jeans, colored red skinny jeans and cropped jackets in vibrant plaids. With these stylish picks, you can’t go wrong this winter! Mix and match our favorites below for a holiday wardrobe to covet.
1. Grab a similar style: Classic Rise Demi Curve Slim Jeans 2. Cable Knit Pullover 3. Sateen Leggings 4. Red Plaid Motorcycle Wrap
Visit Levi.com to shop gift guides and the new holiday collection!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
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Newly-single Robert Pattinson has been seen around town looking ruggedly handsome in his jeans, in between promoting his new film, “Cosmopolis.” His denim street style is quite paired down and comfortable looking, as compared to all the Gucci and Prada suits he wears to Red Carpet events and TV show appearances. We’re not complaining either way. We just like seeing more of Robert, am I right ladies? It sure looks like all that reported drama with Kristen Stewart hasn’t slowed down the Twilight Saga star, as he presses on towards more mature, meatier acting roles.
For some of Robert’s non-TV appearances, he skips the polished suits for something casual but still dressy, thanks to a suit blazer. Paired with a few closet staples, any man can look snappy without trying too hard.
1. Levi’s 510 Super Skinny Grey 2. River Island Fitted Blazer 3. Neil Barrett Distressed Slub T-Shirt
Robert Pattinson images via PopSugar.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
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Let’s face it: men also need options when it comes to jeans. While we agree that not every man should wear skinny jeans, some men can really rock a pair. And, for the slimmer men out there, a pair of skinnies are the only ones that will fit properly on their bodies. So, without further adieu, we rounded up nine pairs of skinny jeans that caught our eyes, both for the washes and treatments, and for the potential to flatter the various shapes of the male form. You’ll be surprised how good you look in them. Whether you’re a musician or a college professor, we think you’ll find a wearable pair of jeans to wear this season.
1. Ksubi Van Winkle in Dull Metal ($245) – buy it at REVOLVE Clothing.
2. Levi’s 511 Dark Indigo skinny ($90) – buy it at SSENSE.
3. Right: ASOS Carrot Fit skinny jeans in Khaki ($90) – buy it at ASOS.
1. Chambers Waxed Overdye Slim Straight Leg jeans in ($132) – buy it at REVOLVE Clothing.
2. Edwin Sen Japanese Red Selvage skinny jeans ($168.58) – buy it at ASOS.
3. Unbranded Skinny Selvedge jean ($78) – buy it at Urban Outfitters.
1. THEM Atelier Magma Distressed Skinny Jeans ($121) – buy it at REVOLVE Clothing.
2. Nudie Thin Finn Blue ($250) – buy it at SSENSE.
3. 1969 Skinny Fit Jeans in red ($69.95) – buy it at Gap.
What, red jeans? Read Denim Therapy staffer Eric Schmidt’s review of his slim fit OPENMARKET jeans in red.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
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If you are one of the increasing many who cycle their way to work, then you’d be happy to know how you can stay stylish, dry and unencumbered via Levi’s Commuter Series range of denim jackets, shirts, pants and jeans in their 511 skinny fit. The line of clothing appears very well thought out, from water repellent fabric to mobile, stretch pants to an extra wide utility waistband to hold your bike lock. And, that’s not all. The neat 3M® reflectivity stripes on the selvedge seams offers a whole new dimension to safe night riding. It’s all practical, functional and very cool. Watch the video and you’ll see what we mean.
To shop the Commuter Series, go to Levi’s online.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
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A new year and a new denim closet revamp is in order, no? Vogue just released their first denim must-haves list of the year, featuring a shortlist of head-to-toe denim gets for under $500. From denim shoes by Michael Kors, Alexandre Birman and SEE by Chloe, to a refreshing take on the jeans skirt by Scully Denim, we’re certain you’ll find some inspiration here. We think 2012 is the year that denim detractors may just be swayed to slip on a pair of jeans. Because, after all, Vogue certainly thinks jeans are lust-worthy.
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If you’ve ever wondered whether the first pair of Levi’s jeans ever made still exists, then watch this video of Levi’s Historian Lynn Downey, who, with white gloves, shows die-hard Levi’s aficionados what the first Levi’s jean–the Levi’s XX circa 1879, looks like during a special in-store exhibition at the Levi’s Japan store in Shibuya. She explains that the jean was called XX because it came from the XX denim produced at the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company (pronounced AM-us-scag). The historic artifacts are so valuable and the jeans so coveted in Japan, that the Levi’s Japan general manager hired a top security company to put the jeans under triple lock and key, not to mention a security detail for Ms. Downey during her whirlwind visit there.
Via Tenue de Nîmes. More at LS&Co. Unzipped blog.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
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Steve Jobs was an innovator and creative genius to many who now are likely reading this blog face down into the iPhone or iPad. He liked his devices clean and simple, just like his wardrobe. Black turtle neck, New Balance sneakers and Levi’s jeans were his trademark workwear. But, just how much did he love his jeans? PR Daily reported Jobs owned over 100 pairs of Levi’s blue jeans. Now that’s a denim lover.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: Apple CEO style, CEO style, Levi's 501, Levi's Jeans, Silicon Valley Style, Steve Jobs
If you’ve been following this blog, then you know that summer is all about the color this season. Guys can get in on the color frenzy, too, thanks to Levi’s jeans cut-offs saturated in rusty “Sunburnt Picante”; “Sunburnt Blue”; and “Sunburnt Saunterne”. Or, if those colors don’t tickle your fancy, try a muddy “Sunburnt Cougar” or any number of distressed or dry indigo denim shorts. From the sound of it, whoever named the colors were in the mood for some hearty Mexican food. Dips and chips, anyone? View some of our favorites here or check out the denim cut-offs at Levi’s online to view the entire collection.
Source: Denimblog. Images via Levi’s.
—Kathy Ng Hassan
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