KUON is derived from the Japanese words “Kuon”, “Distant past or future” and “Eternity”.The essence of the brand is to pursue a simple, cool, unreasonable style that incorporates the history and culture of used clothes and cloths that exist around the world, but is not bound by its frame and changes over time. The Japanese label highlighted the heritage collection by presenting the Sakiori Weave and Boro Patchwork in the latest SS20 collection. The brand displayed the articles and inspired us by this new look for the season.
The brand is very famous for the Boro work with rags and ran or could be called worn out clothing. KUON is constantly pursuing new fashion and continuing to challenge for new values without being bound by unnecessary nostalgia.The Japanese word sakiori comes from “saki,” which means to tear or rip up, and “ori,” which means weave. “Saki” relates to preparing the fabric by striping it into pieces and “ori” refers to weaving it together.It is the woven art for worn out clothing whereas the Boro textile is the art of patchwork.
Baggy pants, Slouchy layers in denim jeans, jackets and lots more were the highlights in this craft focussed collection. The Spring summer collection elevated the military style attire in the modern world with fascinating patches and detailings. The capsule included lightweight salt-washed nylons, layered boro patchwork, washed denim and shirts and sweats trimmed with sakiori, a historic Japanese rug weaving technique. Very fine details of weavings can be seen in the boro articles and patchworks seems so perfect without any stitch out of place.
We bring you our favourite pieces below! Learn more about the brand’s new concept here.
Swarovski partnered with the iconic brand Diesel to launch the party collection for ladies for their Holiday’19 season. The Italian premum denim brand launched this collection for portraying the party love in your attire.
The capsule is a 5 piece denim collection including, denim bra , belt , cap , jeans and shorts. The collection is embedded with crystals and stones all over to highlight the party mood and taking the fashion to another level of glamour. It also features different texture such as leather, metallic rivets , frayed denim and much more. The crystals surely gives a sparkly looks to the garments making it perfect for the star evening. Perfect for those ladies who want to stand apart from the crowd !
Leading Spanish Apparel Label – Pull & Bear, recently released its latest men’s and women’s denim collection which is named- ‘First Step Denim’, which is a complete incarnation of late 80’s fashion and will take you to your nostalgic roots.
The subtlety and the nostalgia of 80’s fashion is palpable in this collection and is mostly dominated by slouchy trousers with plenty of volume, high waists, and details such as darts, seams, and elasticated waistbands. The collection also features Classic blue jeans with grey texture and vintage dwindle, wide-leg trousers and oversized jackets, all these pieces happened to be a part of 80’s fashion portfolio, are now launched with this collection.
The netizens and the millennials are going to love this reinterpretation as it offers a great blend of contemporary and vintage fashion .
One of the oldest American denim label- Lee®, launches a special women denim collection – REISSUE to pay homage to its 1st edition of Lee garments ever made for the women. The launch has been made on the eve of company’s 130th anniversary and will be available exclusively on Lee.com and in-store at their flagship store in late November, as well as in select boutiques in Europe and the US.
Lee entered the market when denim was, by and large, accepted as a Menswear apparel only. To a certain extended period of time, Lee also belonged to the the same stream of thought. However Lee changed this narrative in 1947 and introduced Lady Lee Riders, “Authentic Cowboy Pants, button-fly, Sanforized, 8 oz. coarse weave denim.â€
Made with the same button-front fly, 5-pocket construction as men’s Riders offered credence to the fact that about Jeans is not only for men . The launch of Lee Riders was one of the seminal ​accomplishments by Lee in the women’s denim fashion. And today we see that it is women who are leading the global trends for denim industry. Lee jeans deserves some credit for this !
Cone Denim® Mills has been one of the longest partners to Lee® and the collaboration produced interesting developments. The USP of REISSUE collection is that it managed to intact the sanctity and integrity of each garment, starting from thread to rivets, the manufacturing process remained the same and replicated as per the original collection of 1947. The only exception is that the conversion of vintage size numbers is according to ​contemporary fits.
“We are excited to reintroduce these beautiful pieces from the archive,” said Betty Madden, VP of Global Design, Lee. “These pieces represent a time when Lee took what was made for men and created jeans made specifically for the female body. They were originally designed and worn by what we call the lovely tough girls: the women who were riding horses, working in factories during the war, who were making things happen and looking cool and effortless while doing so. Today’s REISSUE is still for those same women – the ones who forge their own path with confidence and grace. The women who don’t believe being a tomboy or a girly girl are mutually exclusive – the lovely tough girls who are still making it happen.”
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A brand new drop by the iconic American brand, Tommy Hilfiger , rooted in 90’s nostalgia comes with a 15 piece unisex collection inspired by OG 1997 collection with a modern transformation.This vintage inspired collection showcases the blended sport pieces and tech fabrics with street style denim.
The capsule is the fresh revamp of the conventional sportswear gear with vibrant and bright colors.Its a mix and match style of multiple logos with navy, purple and aqua palettes.The jackets have been revived as a shell with nylon detailing. Hoodies with multi logo pattern surely provides iconic look to the capsule. A cosy fleece with geometric patterns depicts the arriving winter season and street style-inspired accessories including fanny packs and beanies will fulfill the needs and demands in the celebration times of the season.
The capsule is entitled “ Tommy Jeans Sport Tech Denim †and is available at the company’s website worldwide. Surprising thing is that there is nothing like denim in this collection – its either nylon or polyester fabrics with denim looks. The brand seeks to capitalize by merging two categories – Athletic Sportswear and Denim without using cotton or indigo at all . Not a bad idea many would say the way the collection has been flying off the shelf ! We have seen many such pseudo denim looks from the lowest streetwear segments to the most premium and few have been successful too .
G Star has recently released its new collection – Hardcore Denim. The collection features bottoms for men and women which is available in different washes and fits.
G Star has also mentioned the fabric manufactures , chemical and fiber companies from where these have been sourced . The collection has a great sustainability quoteint .
Here are our top picks.
G-JACKPANT 3D MID SKINNY | Price € 119.95
The G-Jackpant skinny is a re-issue of a true G-star icon designed by Pierre Morisset back in 2006. Offering a flattering skinny fit on a mid-rise. The front and back pockets are linked with a binding. A coin pocket is caught in the waistband seams.
Fabric- Elto Black Superstretch
Versatile, high-quality black super stretch with an authentic denim aesthetic, superb recovery and a soft hand feel.
10.2 oz denim
3×1 Right-hand twill construction
Stretch, over 35%
The black is derived from Archroma’s sustainable Diresul RDT dyestuff.
LYCRA® T400® ECOMADE is a sustainable stretch fiber, partially made from recycled and renewable resources. Designed to make garments last longer and hold their shape wear after wear.
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Citishield 3D Slim Tapered Jeans | Price € 149.95
This style is crafted from Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold G-Star Stretch Denim Fabric, a World’s 1st. The Citishield concept zooms in on the urban functionality based on specific needs for modern urban life. This Citishield 3D jeans is cut in a slim tapered fit created by an engineered seam positioning. An additional zip pocket is placed inside the back pocket to keep wallet secured. Along the side seaman extended rubberized zip conceals a pocket for phone.
Fabric- Kir Stretch Denim Organic
Designed by G-Star RAW, this is a world’s 1st Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Stretch Denim Fabric. It is a follow up to the world’s 1st non-stretch Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold denim fabric, which G Star introduced to the market in February 2018.
Developed with RFTPi-Raw for the Planet Indigo-world’s cleanest indigo dyeing process, formulated in partnership with DyStar®, G-Star and Artistic Milliners.
Raw for the Planet Indigo uses 15% less indigo, 70% fewer chemicals, no salts, and produces no salt by-product during reduction and dyeing process, consequently saving water and leaving clean and recyclable water effluent.
98% Organic cotton, 2% Elastane (ROICA™ V550)
Organic cotton fibers are free of toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Growing organic cotton helps to improve soil quality, prevents water contamination and conserves biodiversity. By choosing organic cotton, we can save up to 91% water.
Elastane (ROICA™ V550) is a degradable premium stretch fiber from Japan, which holds a Gold Level Material Health Certificate from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
Fabric chemistry with 0 risks for people and the environment.
Antic Nile Water Protective
Expertly finished with baked-in 3D-wrinkles. A deep denim shade finished with a water-repellant feature. Sustainably washed with 0 water waste and air-dried to save 85% energy.
G-STAR SHAPE SKINNY JEANS| Price € 139.95
Make the most of your curves with these shaping jeans in wonderfully stretchy denim with great softness. Smart tailoring and pocket placement give a flattering fit that defines and lifts. While a taller waistband wraps around the hips to eliminate the gap and complete their flawless, second-skin fit.
Fabric- Legend Ultimate Stretch Denim
The G-Star Shape High Super Skinny Jeans is cut from compact denim with unbeatable stretch and reliable recovery.
This G-Star Shape High Super Skinny Jeans is made with high-quality and durable Legend Ultimate Stretch Denim
Same fabric. The Ryck 3D jeans is also inspired by the animated poses of trumpet playing jazz musicians. Features of leg 3D shaping and coin pocket similar to previous model . The inset pockets are reinforced with G-Star RAW leather-backed rivet.
Fabric chemistry with 0 risks for people and the environment
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Established in 1917, Nihon Menpu Textile is one of the oldest and finest denim producers from Japan. Meet the team Nihon Menpu at the 1st edition of Denimsandjeans Japan Show which is scheduled for September 29-30 at Sunshine City, Tokyo. To visit the show, please register at https://lnkd.in/fGtBBXA . For any information, write to us at info@denimsandjeans.com
Diesel has recently released a few pieces under their Jogg Jeans category, one of their most successful launches, and the collection has been named – MADE TO MOVE. The collection features jog jeans for both men and women and most of the jeans are of carrot fit, especially in the men segment. Catering primarily to the sportswear lovers, this could be a good alternative for your existing Athleisure bottoms.
With the appearance of a casual denim wear, get the feel and comfort of a Jogger. The brand has been trying to reinvent their Jogg jeans in different ways and bringing them as close as possible to a raw denim is one of their goals. Here are some of our favorite picks from the collection – alongwith info on how much damage will be done to the pocket !
Krooley JoggJeans 084AE – $348.00
This black wash is defined by contrasting color spots and a bold dirt finish. It’s extensively hand-treated, with ripped and repaired detailing, scratches, and sponge effects that enhance the used look. The fabric is stonewashed for a soft and comfortable fit.
Featuring a bright, shaded medium blue hue, this pair is characterized by manual treatments that confer an authentic used and worn effect. Abrasions are carefully ripped and repaired, with handmade brush strokes and dirt effects completing the look.
This light blue wash is Made in Italy from stretch denim. The fabric is stonewashed for softness and enriched with whiskering, ripped and repaired details and spots of color. All techniques are carefully handmade to channel a vintage look.
Fabric Composition: 98%Cotton 2%Elastane-Spandex
Krooley JoggJeans 069GN- $348.00
The black wash features tonal micro-abrasions and nuanced detailing. Sponge effects, creases and repaired detailing create a strong 3D finish.
This medium blue wash features a contrasting shaded effect in lighter tones on the front. The workmanship is carefully handmade to achieve different tonal shades from the same fabric.
Wide style with a slightly flared leg and sports-inspired drawstring waist. It’s crafted from JoggJeans fabric for the utmost comfort.This dynamic blue wash is detailed with contrasting multicolor bands and a D logo patch that adds a sporty yet feminine twist to the style.
Boyfriend style with a slightly low crotch, crafted in JoggJeans fabric with twill construction for an authentic denim look. It features a classic construction with a button and zip fly and a streamlined leg from the knees to the ankles.
Featuring a bright, shaded medium blue hue, this pair is characterized by manual treatments that confer an authentic used and worn effect. Abrasions are carefully ripped and repaired, with handmade brush strokes and dirt effects completing the look.
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Established in 1949 in Karachi, Artistic Fabric & Garment Industries is one of Pakistan’s leading premium denim manufacturers with 27000 employees and 16 factories. Meet the team Artistic Fabric & Garment at the 1st edition of Denimsandjeans Japan Show which is scheduled for September 29-30 at Sunshine City, Tokyo. To visit the show, please register at https://lnkd.in/fGtBBXA . For any information, write to us at info@denimsandjeans.com
PRPS RePrps/Artisans Series is a collaborative design program focused on highlighting sustainability while supporting innovative artisans and makers. The series features the customized jeans of PRPS which has been made in collaboration with some of the most reputed denim designers including Gala, Atelier & Repairs, MG&HKM.
Here are some of our favorite pieces :
Le Sabre – Rinse Painted
The newest addition to RePrps/Artisans program is hand-painted jeans by Miami-based, artist GALA. GALA repurposed PRPS’s best-selling Le Sabre Fit Jeans, in deep black rinse denim, with an embellishment process that yields dramatic, one of a kind results. Each size in the range is designed to look the same, but small differences will appear as each piece was created individually.
Prps X Atelier & Repairs Re-Purposed Windsor Bleached
Introducing Prps X Atelier & Repairs, the latest collaboration in Atelier & Repairs which is the fashion industry leader in the movement to reduce excess production, one of the core principles of RePrps/Artisans.
The first collaboration between Prps X Atelier & Repairs is a mashup of iconic Prps designs and vintage textiles from the Atelier & Repairs archives. Atelier & Repairs re-engineered and re-designed these pieces into one of kind jeans and sweatshirts, destined to become collector’s items.
The iconic, bleach wash, slim-fit stretch jeans by PRPS have just the right amount of rip & repair, with signature paint splatter details. Atelier & Repairs repurposed them by adding multi-pattern trim down each leg, floral patches, and knee rip backing.
Prps X Atelier & Repairs Re-Purposed Windsor White
The PRPS’s classic, white slim fit, stretch, ripped jeans have been updated with their signature, subtle black paint splatter details. Atelier & Repairs repurposed them by adding camo, indigo and plaid patchwork on the front, stitching on the pockets and back patch details.
Hand Painted Logo Denim Jacket
The second collaboration between Prps and MG&HKM is a mashup of classic Prps and culture. MG&HKM repurposed the iconic trucker jackets by PRPS into one of kind works of art, destined to become collector’s items.
Each jacket was hand-painted and/or hand illustrated using a combination of bleach, sharpie markers, ballpoint pens, spray paint, acrylic paint, and ink.
On the whole, great art applied to existing jeans in repurposing them to create great value.
A new collboration from the iconic denim brand, Levi’s and the sci-fi franchise, Star Wars turned many heads recently. The limited edition collection is a beautiful mixture of force and fashion.Skywalker wrote history in 1977 by wearing the jeans in Star Wars shooting.While Skywalker’s jeans were auctioned in 2013 for $36,000, Levi’s and Lucasfilm have again come together to design a Star Wars theme capsule to commemorate the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga. This collection will mark the release of the conclusion – Star Wars: The Rise of The Skywalker which will hit the theatres in December.
Jonathan Cheung, the senior vice president of design innovation at Levi’s, says “I remember being absolutely gobsmacked, open mouthed, breathless in the cinema when I watched it,†Cheung says. “It must have been 1977? And it remains, to this day, my personally most-watched film in a cinema. I watched it at least five times in its first release.â€
The collection includes denim jackets, hoodies , jeans and tees with the galaxy makeover. Trendy buttons, designs, latest prints with Star Wars Quotes give an unexpected grace to the peices.On the selvedge, a special loom was used to weave “May The Force Be With You†in yellow and black.Pieces in the line also include customized buttons in the same hue as the crawl.One of the many posters in the film is used to print the jacket’s back.The “icon meets icon†collection is one of the most inspiring piece with galaxy print over the denim and jacket.
Cheung says “We were looking to recreate fan-made vintage.There’s a future-vintage flavor to it. You can’t quite place the timeline. It feels very familiar and has that nostalgia but also it’s new.â€
Shop the new Star Wars X Levi’s collection starting November 1 and check out the denim images from the collection below!
Founded in the 1980’s, Scotch & Soda has grown into a global fashion brand where creativity, craftsmanship and an eye for detail reign.Rooted and headquartered along the canals of Amsterdam, Scotch & Soda nurtures a culture of innovation, enthusiasm and hard-work. This dedication to detailed products and service moves beyond the brand’s home as part of the drive found in the many offices and sales points dotted around the globe.
Scotch and Soda primarily manufactures premium and upmarket men’s clothing, women’s clothing under the brand Maison Scotch, boy’s clothing under Scotch Shrunk, girls’ clothing under Scotch R’Belle, denim and urban products under Amsterdams Blauw and a line of fragrances named Barfly. We screened some of their latest hi fashion offerings in denim which include non-stretch denim for women (after a long time ! ) , white jeans , patchworks and more.
Belted Jeans – Blauw Crew
Crafted from non-stretch denim in a mid-blue shade of indigo, these jeans feature pintuck details for a tailored look and a denim belt.
Petit Ami – Regatta White Slim boyfriend fit
Petit Ami is a slim boyfriend fit denims. Crafted from stretch denim, these white jeans feature printed nautical artwork.
The Keeper – Green Sea Mid rise slim fit
The Keeper is a mid rise slim fit denims. Crafted from stretch denim in a mid-blue shade of indigo, these jeans feature patchwork in different shades of blue and water-splash effects at the bottom. The jeans are designed with damage and repair details and raw edges.
Bandit – Blauw Bright Special Boyfriend fit
Bandit is a boyfriend fit denims. Crafted from non-stretch denim in a mid-blue shade of indigo, these jeans feature washed effects, damaged details and a busted knee. The ripped edges of these jeans feature a dark blue layered detail with an unpicked hem.
Dean Plus – Green Waves Loose tapered fit
Dean is a loose tapered fit denim. These dark indigo jeans are made in denim partly consisting of recycled materials. The denims are designed with logo text art at the roll-up.
Lot 22 Ralston – The Chain Hitch Regular slim fit
Ralston is a regular slim fit denim. Part of the denim laboratory of Lot 22, these non-stretch jeans are modelled after a worn-in vintage piece. The denims feature heavy damaging, busted knees and washed effects.
Lee Jeans recently celebrated 130 years of heritage by going back to Kansas, where the brand was born. Honouring the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of its founder, H.D Lee, the brand has collaborated with the new generation of Kansas creatives.
The campaign stars hip-hop artist, Kye Colors, the co-founders of Brasstacks, Kevin and Molly Jarvis, Chef and owner of The Russell restaurant, Amante Domingo, songwriter and frontwoman Kianna Alarid, stylist, Amy Appleton Dreyer, and Paper Planes bass player and record producer, Danny Santell – who also produced the music to accompany the moving image campaign.
Selected for their love of Lee Jeans and Kansas City, this next generation has also been shot on film, speaking about what the city and Lee Jeans means to them. The brand has also used the city itself to help tell the story of its history, with the campaign shot across significant locations. The Crossroads district is the city’s lively arts neighborhood. It makes a perfect backdrop for the brand’s FW19 collection as it was formerly the freight district from where Lee’s workwear would be transported across the country.
Denimsandjeans speaks to Mr. Michael Kampe – Creative Director Of LEE (EMEA) on Its Return To Kansas City and Sustainability.
Q How does it feel to go back to the place where the brand was actually born? Nostalgic?
The choice to go back to our origin to shoot our campaign, especially when it comes to celebrating the 130 anniversary was an obvious choice. We wanted to pay homage to the pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit of Henry David Lee and to the city.
Q You have some stars who are LEE lovers adding their own bit to the campaign. Tell us more about how they involved in the campaign.
For the FW19 campaign, Created in Kansas, we have decided to collaborate with the authentic Kansas community of today, people that represent the new generation of do-ers, makers, builders, and creators. All the profiles we have chosen to work with, share the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our founder, Henry David Lee. So, all the profiles that we’ve selected to showcase our collection are representing the creative and innovative spirit of today’s Kansas.
Q The famous Lee Union-All overalls are also about 130 years plus old and were made first in Kansas only. It must be great to revisit this product in some way.
Being one of the oldest denim and workwear brands in the business means you automatically build a very rich archive. On top of that, with purposeful design in our DNA, some of our original and legendary designs have become iconic and timeless. And we are always going back to our archives for inspiration and search to innovate and revisit our iconic products.
We achieve this by updating the fit, finishing, and fabric we use, making them relevant for today and crafting our icons of the future: take for example this season’s ’Whizit’, based on the Union -All originally, is a workwear classic. Its details are very characteristic and we gave it a more feminine interpretation with an on-trend wide leg and in a fluent draping fabric that pays homage to the original sturdy material it was made in. These pieces are really versatile and work just as well today as in the past or the future, which to us is proof of good design.
Q Sustainability has been focused on during your current season collection using the N-Denim technology of Candiani, BCI Cotton and many other aspects of production. Can you elaborate more on the same?
Indeed, sustainability is a hot topic and together with responsibility, are parts of our main strategies. For FW19 we have several initiatives throughout our collections ranging from recycled denim in some of our Lee 101 items, to sustainable selvedge denim for our best men and women fits and our iconic Rider Jacket. The sustainable denim has been produced by Candiani Mill, reputed as one of the greenest mills in the world, where patented sustainable techniques such as N-Denim, Kitotex, Indigo Dye have been used to dye the fabrics. On top, we have used organic cotton for our classic one pocket Tshirts.
Q Has LEE defined any long-term sustainable goals in terms of water usage, carbon footprints, energy consumption etc?
Indeed, as part of Kontoor, we are committed to respect the company’s global sustainability engagements:
Use 100% preferred chemistry throughout our supply chain by 2020
Conserve 5.5 billion liters of water by 2020
Source 100% sustainable cotton by 2025
Power all owned and operated facilities with 100% renewable energy by 2025
These goals are both ambitious and impactful and we’re proud of where we are on our journey.
Q Now Lee is a separate entity and is under the Kontor Brands, away from Kansas, How’s the new journey altogether for the Lee so far?
VF was home for Lee for more than 4 decades, helping to establish it as one of the most iconic global brands, that is much-loved by consumers worldwide today. The rationale for the separation of Kontoor from VF Corporation was all about giving the companies the opportunity to optimize our distinct capabilities, strategic growth priorities and paths to value creation. Now, with Kontoor, Lee has clear strategic priorities and resources to grow our business and ensure that the brand continues to thrive in the dynamic consumer marketplace and become a unified global brand.
The UK based retailer END collaborated with OFF WHITE for their “Chemical Wash†collection in September. The home washed pieces with sky blue and washed-out black colors showcased the home bleached personalisation inspired by 2000’s trend.The collaboration unvieled the “Chemical Wash†treatment on the selection of the Milan-based label’s iconic luxury streetwear.
Off White is a fashion label founded by American creative designer Virgil Abloh .Its manufacturing is based in Milan with a core value of the brand to be made from the best available and particular opinion regarding fabric, fit and fabrication.End is a global menswear retailer known for its expertly curated edit of luxury fashion, emerging designers and exclusive sport & streetwear.
The collection include denim jackets, hoodies, pullover sweatshirts, tees, jeans a tote bag, socks with signature Off-Whiteâ„¢ print motifs, jacquard knit branding and corss arrow patches.The official END launch program website says its:
“A VISUALLY STIMULATING INTERPRETATION OF VIRGIL ABLOH’S TRADEMARK AESTHETIC, THE INTRICATE WASH PROCESS USED THROUGHOUT THE COLLECTION.â€
