Here’s a TheCools.com Exclusive: The VEDA “Marten” jacket is the perfect solution to your need for vintage denim with an updated twist. The jacket is made from vintage Levi’s denim, hand selected by the VEDA designer, Lyndsey Butler. She combined the vintage denim with rich textured black leather collar and sleeves, along with new modern hardware in her studio in NYC. The result? Your new favorite piece of outerwear for spring.
Grab the VEDA “Marten” jacket on The Cools right now!
—DT Staff
Tags: denim and leather, Marten jacket, mens denim jacket, thecools.com, veda, vintage denim, vintage Levi's, womens denim jacket
We’ve been daydreaming about spring here in NYC as the temp dips from teasingly-medium to absolutely frigid. We’re looking forward to breezing out the door in nothing but our favorite spring dress and the perfect denim jacket—there’s nothing quite as functional and stylish! While we wait for that moment of bliss we’re shopping around for our favorites, and we’ve saved you the trouble of doing the same by rounding up the best below.
1. Blank Denim Medium-Wash Jacket 2. J Brand Stretch Denim Light Wash Jacket
3. Topshop Moto oversized Acid Wash Jacket 4. Somedays Lovin Corner Store Denim Jacket
5. 7 For All Mankind Destroyed Denim Jacket 6. The Jean Jacket in Storm Cloud Wash
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: acid wash denim, acid wash jacket, denim jacket online, jean jacket, madewell denim, perfect denim jacket, shop for denim jacket, spring 2013, vintage denim
Ashley Tisdale was spotted keeping it casual and cool in a pair of cuffed light wash boyfriend-style drop crotch jeans and a leather jacket in LA, recently—more specifically a pair of All Saints Vintage Kick Jeans. She kept it totally rock’n'roll with a pair of studded sneakers. Grab a similar pair of drop crotch jeans to get her look.
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—DT Staff
Tags: Ashley Tisdale, boyfriend jeans, celebrity denim, cuffed jeans, Distressed Jeans, drop crotch jeans, light wash jeans, vintage denim, vintage jeans
Got a cellphone with sharp edges? Or a cellphone that you’ll use for the next three years? We didn’t think so. But you don’t need either of these things if you’ve got a pair of Earnest Sewn’s expertly distressed men’s jeans. Unlike obvious “artistic” distressing you’ll see in some lines, their jeans have subtle, rugged details like a worn-in cell-in-pocket facade and a bit of ripping near the hem. Denim Therapy may be in the business of fixing holes in jeans, but we’re no less impressed when a brand creates good, authentic distressing for the sake of style.
Visit Earnest Sewn to shop men’s denim.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Denim Therapy, distressed denim, Earnest Sewn, hole in denim, jeans for men, project show, vintage denim
We went to see the Japanese Indigo: Boro exhibition at Mondo Cane last night and snapped some photos of the gorgeous (and for sale!) vintage indigo-dyed denims and textiles collected by photographer Eric Kvatek (known for shooting the lookbooks of brands like PRPS and Kapital). We were blown away by the textures, stitching, and huge size of some of the pieces. Check out our snaps below!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: eric kvatek, Japanese denim, Japanese Indigo: Boro, nyc, vintage denim, vintage textiles
Denim Therapy had a chance to interview Big Star USA‘s women’s designer Miki Flores on the summer lookbook, the brand’s latest happenings, and what’s in store for next season. Go behind the scenes with this exclusive Q&A!
Denim Therapy: We’re in love with the Summer 2012 campaign/lookbook. What was the inspiration behind it?
Big Star: We used “Road Trip” as our theme for the Spring look book. A bit of a laid back bohemian vibe, which fit perfectly with our collection that included vintage denims, neon shorts and easy fitting jersey dress.
DT: Who is the Big Star customer right now?
BS: Our customers are independent and confident individuals who take youthful and modern approach when it comes to styling their outfits.
DT: What kind of washes are being emphasized in the line right now?
BS: We have always focused on bringing authentic denim washes to our customers. For this season, we focused a little more on paler shades and a bit of destruction with a twist of contemporary furnishings.
DT: Does your team have any pre-designing rituals?
BS: We normally take inspiration research trips to Europe or Asia to bring in freshness and also to step out of our daily routines. But doing vintage treasure hunts at flea markets or vintage stores are also very inspiring as well.
DT: Can you give us a hint about what’s next for F/W?
BS: Darker casts in authentic washes, leggings, wax coating, COLORS, prints, cozy cords, and workwear-inspired denims.
DT: How do you see street style/the web/developments in the online fashion community shaping the brand’s interaction (and even its DNA) moving forward?
BS: They play a huge role in shaping trends and what gets accepted at mass level. Most of us are spending more and more of our awake moments online or on our phones and seeing these influencers pushing new and edgier looks is definitely helping trend directions. I believe this plays a huge role on current trends of colors and prints.
DT: Finally, what message would you like to give to denim consumers right now?
BS: Be BOLD!
Visit Big Star USA to view the summer lookbook and shop!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: big star USA, interview, q&a, road trip, summer 2012 lookbook, vintage denim
Refinery29′s month of denim may have ended yesterday, but we’re still having a blast browsing the interviews, reviews, and styling tips. Today we wanted to share their interview with Madewell Denim Designer Jac Cameron, who says she owns 500+ pairs of jeans. Her talk about vintage classics and old school washes will have your inner denim geek developing a big ol’ girl crush.
Our favorite quote:
“Wash is the first thing that attracts me to a pair of jeans. It’s a huge part of what I love about denim. Dark, saturated shades are pretty much what I wear day to day, however washed-out, powdery blues are so pretty, especially as the weather gets warmer.”
Check out the full interview with Jac Cameron here.
—DT Staff
Tags: dark-wash jeans, denim designer, jac cameron, Madewell, vintage denim, vintage Levi's
NYC DJ and certified badass party animal Haruka Salt opened up the doors to her closet recently so Denim Therapy could get a closer look at her style. Her selections included black and white lightening bolt printed jeans, acid wash high-waisted skinnies, and a lot of high-contrast pop accents. She confided in us that she loves mixing up vintage clothing with new, coming up with just as much variation as you’ll find in one of her DJ sets. We hit the street with Haruka in her favorite outfits and took these shots—get inspired below, and listen to one of her mixtapes while you scroll!
Look 1. Acid wash mid-rise skinny jeans with neon yellow tank top & chain-embellished shoes.
Look 2. Tie-dye skinny jeans with black tank and bright yellow heels.
Look 3. Printed light-wash jeans with screen printed t-shirt & oversized earrings.
Look 4. Lightning bolt printed skinny jeans with pastel purple top and vintage lemon earrings.
Look 5. Black denim mini-skirt with logo t-shirt and white fringe leather cowgirl boots.
Inspired? So are we. Stay tuned next week for our video interview with Haruka on her personal style!
Styling & photography by Michelle Christina Larsen.
—Michelle Christina Larsen & Sarah Greene
Tags: acid wash jeans, dj, female dj, haruka salt, nyc, skinny jeans, Street Style, vintage denim, what to wear
The weather is finally warming up (fingers crossed!) and we’re looking to grab inspiration from the coolest girls on the street. We’ve rounded up some pics of rad ladies styling jean cut-off shorts, which you can check out below. And FYI, if you have a fave pair of jeans you’re looking to make into shorts, try out Denim Therapy’s cut-off shorts service to get the perfect length!
Sadly, we can’t get our hands on these Levi’s shorts (they were thrifted!), but you can substitute Forever 21′s high rise destroyed shorts. In this transitional weather, it won’t be weird if you pair a cropped sweater with short shorts. Seasonal confusion? Nah!
Take a cue from Connie, the blogger behind K is for Kani, and grab an electric blue pair of cutoffs, like these J Brand Cutoff Shorts in Blue Bonnet. Roll ‘em up for a more polished edge.
This girl does denim on denim while wearing her fave pair of shorts, and we’ll gladly follow suit with our light summer tees, high-tops, and faded cutoffs (check out these Siwy Camilla shorts).
Style blogger Anouska Proetta Brandon got these true-blue jean cutoffs from Camden Market, but here’s a great pair of vintage cut off shorts from 7 For All Mankind that you an snag sans heavy searching. Top knot optional.
The plain white tee and jean shorts combination is a classic, but this look gets edgy with ragged tights and tons of statement bangles. Australian blogger Morgan got her pair from One Teaspoon, but we’re also loving a similar short from the brand, One Teaspoon’s Original Bandits style.
—Brie Hiramine
Tags: bright colors, denim cutoff shorts, frayed denim, Street Style, vintage denim
We’re full blown ready for spring to arrive, and we’re stocking up our closets accordingly. One of our favorite things to do is search Etsy for vintage and pre-owned denim (one of our nyfw wardrobe staples was a vintage Levi’s orange tab jacket we got at Indian Vs. Indian), and it just happens that right now, the pickings are particularly amazing. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites so you can get clicking—but don’t hesitate, this stuff goes fast!
1. 1980s LA Gear Jean Jacket ($75) – buy it at Zwzzy.
2. Vintage 80s Floral High-Waisted Denim Shorts ($33) – buy it at Spun Sugar Vintage.
3. Vintage J Crew Denim Jacket with Serape Back Patch ($69) – buy it at Indian Vs Indian.
4. Vintage high-waisted denim shorts in rainbow stripe ($32) – buy it at In The Hammock Vintage.
5. 70s HANG TEN vintage denim overalls ($72) – buy it at Passé Nouveau Vintage.
6. Vintage chambray soft denim shirt ($40) – buy it at Capricorne.
Note: Remember to check seller feedback and read all information before buying any used or vintage clothing on Etsy!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: Chambray Shirt, denim jacket, Denim Overalls, denim shorts, floral denim, high waisted denim shorts, LA Gear, Spring Denim, vintage denim, what to buy
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