Denim
The Olsens' Jeanious '70s Style
Now that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have their high-end line, The Row, and sassy sportswear collection, Elizabeth and James, the two decided to create a line with the throwback tomboy girl in mind. Their latest designer endeavor, called Textile Elizabeth and James, was inspired by their own jean collection and focuses on '70s-inspired denim with styles like the Hendrix, Stevie, and Joni. All of which were inspired by their music muses.
G-Star Expands, Nabs Liv Tyler For Ad Campaign(s)
G-Star wants to get bigger and better in the US, and what better way to do that than with Liv Tyler. The Dutch brand has enlisted the all-American beauty to be the face of its denim-centric campaign for Spring and Fall. "We believe that she has a level of sensuality and this is very important for how we want to position G-Star within the women’s context," said global brand director, Shubhankar Ray.
Ten Hot Skinny Jeans for Under £100
Over the past few weeks, I have rediscovered my love for skinny jeans. It might just be because of the cold weather, but something about this by-now classic denim shape really appeals to me. I've been wearing mine with lace up ankle boots and heels to make them more flattering, and teaming them with vintage t-shirts or chunky knits.
Trend Alert: Denim Biker Jacket
Top of my fashion wishlist right now is a denim biker jacket. The vintage look item is perfect for the current '80s revival and is a great, light weight alternative to it's leather counterpart.
There are several different versions available on the High Street right now in varying shades of denim.
Trend Alert: Biker Jeans
Every season needs a pair of jeans and this Spring I have noticed an increasing amount of motorcycle jeans on offer. This is the legwear that is made of hard denim with knee pads (possibly quilted) and a skinny leg.
Topshop have a great selection in this style including this bleached out pair (£48) which are perfect for the warmer seasons.
Trend Alert: Paint-Splattered Denim
Check out this cool trend alert from the OnSugar blog DHo Style.
The term "painter's jeans" has got a whole new meaning this season. Big denim brands such as J Brand, Paige Premium Denim, and 7 For All Mankind have been embracing the paint-splattered look on their jean selections. While this is a great DIY project, these brands have taken the time to give their denim a whole new makeover. Although the paint splats are tricky to pull off, I'm totally digging the more subtle paint detail. Would you wear this trend?
J Brand Cut Off Painted Boyfriend Short in Envy
$191.00 by J Brand at Singer22
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Trend Alert: Patched Up
Since we've had our hurrah with ripped jeans, let's embrace a new kind of denim in 2010. Might I suggest patched up jeans, a la Chanel's Spring '10 line? This funky look is all about DIY-inspired patches, skinny cuts, and bad-to-the-bone attitude.
Vivienne Westwood Gets Punky With Lee Jeans
We're always on the hunt for cool denim happenings, so imagine our excitement when we heard that the queen of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, has joined forces with Lee jeans. The new denim line, called the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and Lee collection, will run the gamut: skinny jeans, microshorts, and bondage cuts dipped in metallic gold and copper-infused hues. Starting next Fall, you can purchase a punky pair for $128 to $320 at Vivienne Westwood boutiques and selected retailers.
On Our Radar: Victoria Beckham's New Denim Line
Last month, it was revealed that Victoria Beckham would relaunch her denim collection under her own fashion label. Today the pieces have gone live on Net-a-Porter with a video which shows off the flexibility of her designs. The new range are skinny or slim fit and include denim leggings with prices starting from £180.
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