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  • Junya Watanabe SS 19 Collection

    Junya Watanabe SS 19 Collection

    Famous Japanese Fashion Designer- Junya Watanabe, has recently unveiled its SS’19 collection which has very artistic flavor and has been beautifully aligned with contemporary denim fashion. It juxtaposes 90’s of rock n roll fashion with classic & vintage fashion of late 50’s. The patchworks and asymmetric denim arrangements which are somehow forte of every Japanese Fashion Designer, can be seen in Junya Watanabe’s collection with some very amazing artistic approach. Junya Watanabe is known for his innovative and technologically advanced designs that show an appreciation of avant-garde cutting. Watanabe has been called a ‘techno couture’ and is renowned for keeping pure lines and stark shapes.

    The collection featured funky patchwork dresses and top coats, ‘50s-inspired circle skirts, deconstructed ball gowns and lingerie slips sewn into denim overalls and classic white tees along with the asymmetric use of different fabrics along with denim, differentially washed denim pieces in a single garment construction and colorful non-denim patches.

    Watanbae’s collection is going to hit the showrooms very shortly, in meantime,checkout some our favorite pieces from the collection below:

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    Images Courtsey : Junya Watanabe Brand

  • Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019 : Denim World

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019 : Denim World

    One of the most inclusive collection in Milan Fashion Week this year, Dolce & Gabbana succeeded in attracting audience in its own style.Its line-up included different shapes, sizes , ages and ethnicities. The veteran Italian actors Monica Bellucci and Isabella Rossellini, the plus-size model Ashley Graham, and Emma Weymouth, the first black viscountess in Britain, were included in a model line-up that celebrated glamour beyond the catwalk norm . Instead of ‘D&G’ this year the duo displayed a new description for their Spring/Summer 2019 as ‘DNA’. These letters flashed up on backdrop screen with the names of all 151 women, men and children there who represented Italian life on the runway.

    “The most important thing at this moment is the human touch,” explained Stefano. “It’s true that we live in a digital era and this is not haute couture. But it’s about clothes hand-worked and then put in a machine.”. With hashtags like #MeToo and #WhyIDidntReport, womesn’s rights continue to dominate the spotlight. The collection included Sicilian funeral procession, church bells pealing as veiled, black-clad women. The procession of the most sexiest widows’ was seen by Italy for the first time. The moment of fashion show was treated as a theatre with different colors, patterns and stunning designs wore by different celebs.

    Let’s have a look at the  denim part of the  collection that was showcased. It included a wide array of styles and designs – from most basic washes/distresses to complex patchworks / fabric mixes and heavy embellishments .

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

    Dolce & Gabbana SS 2019–Denim World | Denimsandjeans

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  • Christian Cowan SS19 Collection

    Christian Cowan SS19 Collection

    Christian Cowan ventured his work as “Inclusion Line” which included athletic T-shirt dresses that meshed with his updated cropped and bedazzled sweatsuits , oversized logo T-shirts , paillette-covered hoodies and playful mini dresses. The designer also targeted the celebrity lovers by dressing various celebrities viz. Cardi B and Lady Gaga with his dresses.

    “I was really inspired by the women who have supported me since day one,” Christian Cowan said backstage after his spring show.

    From baggy denim trousers to checkered body suit , a part of his collection targeted the denim industry as most of the designers are doing currently. The support of Vogue Fashion Fund proved to be very crucial for designer’s brand growth ,

    “Not only did it give me a drive to work harder, but it really made me assess every element of my business to creative. Also, the spotlight has been drawn on me and the advice from the judges and other designers has been amazing as well.”. With a goal of expansion,he recently posted a clip from the hit 80s TV show Dynasty featuring Dominique Deveraux portrayed by Diahann Carroll where she declared “I don’t sleep in my clothes, nor do I sleep with them. I require one bedroom for my wardrobe, and one for myself.”

    A young British designer, Christian Cowan ,born in England, marked the fashion industry 2 seasons ago. He studied at Central Saint Martins & London College of Fashion . Before graduation he could count Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus as clients, with editorial coverage in Elle, Vogue and i-D. He started commercializing his collections from SS’18

    “SS18 was all about translating my vibrant, high impact look, into a more commercial setting whilst remaining true to the brands DNA” . He symbolizes his designs with a brightness in day to day life, ”I design with the same intention as music, it’s there to take you on a journey, sometimes people need a break from the real world and their day to day lives, my designs are here to brighten up your day to day”.

    The SS19 collection showcased by him in New York Fashion Week attracted a great audience with fashion lovers around the world.

    The Christian Cowan denim coupled with  shimmering stones stealth the show at NYFW for elegance.

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    Bumble and dumble themed golden watch design patterned suit attracted a great amount of audience worldwide.

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    The soft colored depicted in the checkered suit for a perfect look. Not exactly denim but almost !

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    Denim Collared Dress

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    A beautiful mash up of Silver Jacket and the multi color paneled denim.

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    A simple blue aesthetic suit designed as a fashion for moms.

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  • Vetements SS19 Denim Collection

    Vetements SS19 Denim Collection

    The unpredictable french designer label – VETEMENTS has once again come up with some interesting and some outlandish denim pieces on the launch of their latest SS19 collection. The brand has been in news ever since they launched in 2009. Headed by Georgia born designer – Demna Gvaslia – the brand has been bringing out collections which stand apart and are stocked from Pret-a-porter to Nordstrom. Almost all the designs, dominate the street style genre . The designs are aggressive and featuring the designs which includes top stitch , ripped , baggy , patches , denim on denim and differential washed leg panels. We bring some of the pieces from his collection below for savoring.

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  • Nudie Jeans – Some Latest Products

    Nudie Jeans – Some Latest Products

    Always a brand to watch out for, we analyze some of the latest offerings from Nudie jeans in this post in this weekend post !

    GudrunCamo Denim

    Jacket made in denim that’s been allover printed with a camo pattern and washed down to a worn in look. It’s closed with a heavy coil zipper and a customized puller in antique silver. Inside it’s lined with offwhite, organic cotton twill. One inside pocket. Navy 2×1 ribs at sleeve opening and bottom.

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    RonnyDry Cross

    Denim jacket made in dry comfort stretch with a red cast indigo shade. This fabric seems to have a lot of character with it’s coarse, grainy surface and obvious cross hatch effect. Nudie believes it will break in beautifully if you give it time to develop and get that personal look.

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    BillyJoakim Replica

    Denim jacket made in rigid,Italian selvage with unbleached weft for a vintage feeling. You know, it actually takes even longer to break in a denim jacket than a pair of dry jeans. This one is a replica of one of the authentic broken in jacket.

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    Skinny LinWorn Indigo

    Jeans made in power stretch denim dyed with natural indigo, and produced in a way that saves water. By using dyes and chemicals that require less water usage, Nudie mentions that 23 liters of water are saved/meter fabric. This means the brand has saved 55% of the water that is normally required. Not bad. The look of these jeans is what Nudie calls first step worn in. They have not been washed but worn for a while so the indigo has been rubbed off at the ridges of the 3D front moustaches and back knee honeycombs, creating electric blue abrasions.

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    Tilted TorDry Indigofera

    Jeans made in dry, comfort stretch denim with serious break in potential as per Nudie. The fabric is again produced in a way that saves water. By using dyes that require less water usage, 23 liters of water are saved/meter fabric.

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    KennySalvatore Replica

    Denim jacket made in rigid denim with a deep, dark, red cast indigo shade. It’s made with twisted yarns that give a nice salt and pepper effect when washed. Well, the dark shade is long gone. For various reasons, breaking in a denim jacket normally takes much longer than a pair of jeans. It is an original broken in jacket inspired replica.  The wash includes a lot of wear and tear with local breakage allover.

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  • AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM

    Dutch Premium Denim Brand- DENHAM has recently unveiled its AW18 Collection which is inspired by Jason Denham’s own heritage in the Northern English countryside, from the steel foundries of Sheffield to the rolling Yorkshire Moors. Designs fuse classic workwear references with indigo fabrics and technical details. They channel the spirit of British country pursuits — think hunting and hiking at historic manor estates — while reflecting DENHAM’s signature utilitarian aesthetic.

    The collection features several types of prints which are inspired by the work of William Morris, an iconic textile designer and key influencer  in the English “Arts and Crafts Movement” of the late 19th century. Graphics combine ornamental floral motifs with playful brushstrokes and Japanese influences, for a true reflection of DENHAM’s  “East meets West” mantra. The autumnal color palette is filled with rich tones like merlot, gold, burnt caramel and deep seaweed.

    Crop Loose Carrot Fit Jeans – GRS

    Golden Rivet Seoul (GRS): Cut from 12oz, comfort stretch denim with a vintage wash, subtle tint, blanket stitch patches and heavy repairs. The style features golden rivets; they’re a seal of premium quality and are used only on denim made by Candiani, the renowned Italian mill. Candiani is known worldwide for its innovative, sustainable approach to denim manufacturing. The Crop has a dropped crotch with a looser fit at the seat, a carrot fit through the thigh, and a straight fit through the knee. It has a cropped hem that’s designed to be worn rolled-up, above your ankle.

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    Ransack Indigo Shirt – TIS

    Textured Indigo Shirting (TIS): Classic indigo that’s been specially rinsed for extra softness. The Ransack Indigo Shirt was inspired by a selection of indigo work shirts found in the DENHAM Garment Library, a collection of 1,500 pieces used to inspire design team of DENHAM. It’s designed to be worn as an overshirt, with a jacket-style collar, larger buttons and side pockets. Cut a little bigger for a slight dropped shoulder look, this shirt utilises the reverse side of the fabric in panels on the body and arms. The style puts a modern spin on the traditional aesthetic.

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    Bolt Skinny Fit Jeans – LHL

    Left Hand Lisbon (LHL): Cut from 10oz, left hand indigo denim, with a subtle wash and matching threads. The comfort stretch fabric has just a little bit of stretch added, for improved wearability and movement. The Bolt is the brand’s modern take on a classic: a five-pocket jean designed with a tight fit. This sleek and sharp silhouette fits close to the body through the thigh, knee and ankle.

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    Pursuit Top – CTD

    Cotton Tencel Denim (CTD): A supple, lightweight fabric that moves with your body and gives off a subtle sheen. The Pursuit Top is crafted from a cotton tencel denim for supreme softness and wearability. It’s been dyed in a rich shade of indigo and finished with an authentic look. The design team included tonal elements like grosgrain detailing and an exposed zipper to add unique texture.  The flattering drape of the tencel fabric, together with the rounded neckline and dramatic trumpet sleeves, create a playful and feminine piece that’s a step up from a simple tee on a night out.

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    AW18 Collection: Indigo Manor By DENHAM | Denimsandjeans

    Downtown Jacket – VAD

    Velour Aged Denim (VAD): Cut from premium Italian indigo denim, this fabric has tactile velour bonding on top, which has been subtly washed and brushed for a lived-in finish. An update on the classic Western denim jacket that has been reimagined with a looser, oversized fit.

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    Adventure Dress – SIT

    Soft Indigo Tencel (SIT): A supple, lightweight fabric that moves with your body and gives off a subtle sheen. This dress has been crafted from a super feminine, indigo tencel fabric with their seasonal petal ditsy print. The print takes inspiration from Japanese calligraphy art, and the British rose. The rose’s petal is created with an organic, minimal brush stroke, and the petals are repeated in an abstract design for relaxed wearability.
    The tencel ensures beautiful drape on the body, while the addition of a fabric belt allows extra definition at the waist . The silhouette was inspired by a vintage piece found in the DENHAM Garment Library.

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  • PRPS–Fall 2018 Collection

    PRPS–Fall 2018 Collection

    PRPS recently unveiled their F/W’18 collection which is full of new developments, innovations, washes including PRPS signature jeans. The F/W basket has mainly bottoms and denim jackets in different shades and designs. PRPS’s signature waggish style, Cooing Jeans are some of the pieces which might catch your eyeballs however the collection features Jeans having variety of washes including stone wash and  light wash with bleach stains . Denim Pieces having uneven bleach, Zigzag embroidery, Camo Light wash with bleach stains seem interesting.

    Windsor – Piquant | USD 228

    Slight rips on dark denims backing provide the lived in feel.

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    City Scapes Denim Jacket | USD 298

    The  transitional Summer to Fall denim jacket in an of-the-moment light wash with bleach stains and huge rips. The back is the highlight, featuring a graffiti-inspired print.

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    Basic Jean Jacket | USD 248

    Cameo is just a very basic look. But PRPS can make it look special with their dyeing and washing processes. Beyond versatile, it works as a shirt or a jacket due to its lightweight construction and in a new navy tone, it takes camo to the next level.

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    Le Sabre – Enchanted | USD 268

    For the guy who like pieces with personality , Enchanted jeans might be the thing you are looking for.  With a slight feminine touch and  a clean light wash , the rips and grindings and dyed to match zigzag embroidery.

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    Le Sabre – Calculate | USD 228

    Since bleach seems to be the in thing, PRPS uses them in uneven way in Le Sabre to come out with a slight blue/grey stone washed tone, perfect for pre winter looks !

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    Le Sabre – Abhorrent | USD 198

    The side stripe trend continues into Fall with Abhorrent Jeans. 3-toned side tapes and the perfect stone washed black color create a military meets hip hop vibe.

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    Le Sabre – Cooing | USD 278

    For an art inspired look for the men rips and colored stitching adds a little art-inspired edge.

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    Le Sabre – Waggish | USD 228

    A PRPS signature, Waggish style has that lived in feel with  heavy stone washing, slight rips and grindings.

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  • Resort 2019 Denim Looks

    Resort 2019 Denim Looks

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    Bringing the denim looks from Resort 2019 from Just Cavalli and Chanel below  . Some exciting stuff !

    JUST CAVALLI

    Bi color washing gets stronger as more and more brands try their hands at it . Just Cavalli too jumps the bandwagon and brings out some cool and sexy jeans , skirts and jackets !

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    BURBERRY

    Denim is but an addition to the whole collection of Burberry. But green cast jeans do add their own value the entire looks.

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    CHANEL

    Distressed jeans always echoed a message of rugged fashion. But the distressing that Chanel has displayed under their naval theme echoes that distressing can be as beautiful as a rainbow at the ocean. Hats off to the guys who created these patterned distresses . Beautiful ! .

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  • Dry Selvedge Jeans By Nudie

    Dry Selvedge Jeans By Nudie

    DRY JEANS – another name for a new range of selvedge jeans by Nudie . The collection has some deep indigo red casts , deep indigo blacks and other traditional shades. One piece which stands out in its innovation  is the laser printed selvedges. It would be interesting to see how these jeans would break in and contrast with the laser print. Nudie Jeans recommends to wash these jeans only after 6 months of use to get great break ins.

    Fearless Freddie Dry Yoke Embo

    Jeans made in rigid denim with a pure, deep, red cast indigo shade. It’s special because the back yoke is made in one piece and stitched with a big back pocket embroidery all over.

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    Grim TimDry Ink Selvage

    Jeans made in pure indigo selvage denim from a Japanese micro weaver. It’s a beauty.

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    Lean DeanDry Deep Dark Comfort

    Jeans made in a dry comfort stretch denim in a deep, indigo black shade. Black threads for all seams add extra darkness.

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    Tilted TorDry Dark Surface

    Jeans made in a lightweight comfort stretch with open construction and flat, cool surface. Finished with black threads and antique silver trims and you’re up for an allover clean, dark, and smart look.

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    Dude DanDry Deep Dark Comfort

    Jeans made in a dry comfort stretch denim in a deep, indigo black shade. Black threads for all seams add extra darkness.

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    Lean DeanLiberty Dry

    A dry, 12.7 oz. comfort stretch option limited to a total of 348. The print is lasered on and as you break the jean in the print will fade and the contrasts will become a lot more subtle. Each style is strictly limited and comes in a special box lined with the pattern on the inside.

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    Skinny LinDry Deep Orange

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  • Naked And Famous Denim and Capcom Collaborate To Create A Capsule Collection Featuring The Arcade Classic Street Fighter 2

    Naked And Famous Denim and Capcom Collaborate To Create A Capsule Collection Featuring The Arcade Classic Street Fighter 2

    In a unique collaboration to make the Jeans more peppy and trendy , Naked & Famous Denim and Japanese video game developer Capcom  have come together to create a capsule collection of jeans featuring the arcade classic Street Fighter 2. This is going to be a classic treat for the Video Game Fanatics as it will add more zeal to their games as well as in style . For this collaboration, jeans featuring the characters from Street Fighter 2 were made using custom woven Japanese selvedge denim fabrics each one designed to embody the persona of the character they are based on. Made in Canada,  the jeans were woven on old-fashioned shuttle looms in the Okayama prefecture of Japan. The brand has released six pieces under this collaboration .

    RYU “HADOKEN” SELVEDGE

    Made with custom developed 12.5oz Japanese stretch selvedge denim to represent the persona of Ryu. The fabric is woven with an uneven bumpy texture representative of the rugged toughness of Ryu. Stretch was added for increased comfort and mobility. Inside the jeans, the interior weft yarns are dyed pale blue symbolizing Ryu’s Hadoken fireball technique. The famous Hadoken icon is embroidered on the back pocket. At the cuffs and coin pocket is a Hadoken colored metallic-blue selvedge edge. A natural vegetable tan leather patch is sewn on the backside of the jeans and features a highly detailed embossed illustration of Ryu performing a Hadoken in blue-foil. Hidden inside the jeans are blue pocket bags screen-printed with Ryu in his Shoryuken dragon punch action pose. Included with each pair is a holofoil pocket flasher featuring eye-catching artwork from Udon Comics.

    Naked & Famous Denim and Capcom Collaborate To Create A Capsule Collection Featuring The Arcade Classic Street Fighter 2 | Denimsandjeans

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    GUILE”SONIC BOOM” SELVEDGE

    Made with custom developed 12.5oz Japanese Selvedge denim woven from Texas Cotton, which symbolizes Guile’s American roots. Guile’s iconic Sonic Boom is embroidered on the back pocket. At the cuffs and coin pocket you’ll find a Sonic Boom colored metallic-gold selvedge edge. A natural vegetable tan leather patch is used, and features a highly detailed embossed illustration of Guile, along with his Sonic Boom stamped in gold foil. Hidden inside the jeans are fun details like a camo lining and camo pocket bags printed with Guile’s portrait. Also included is a holofoil pocket flasher featuring eye-catching artwork from Udon Comics.

    Naked & Famous Denim and Capcom Collaborate To Create A Capsule Collection Featuring The Arcade Classic Street Fighter 2 | Denimsandjeans

    Naked & Famous Denim and Capcom Collaborate To Create A Capsule Collection Featuring The Arcade Classic Street Fighter 2 | DenimsandjeansNaked & Famous Denim and Capcom Collaborate To Create A Capsule Collection Featuring The Arcade Classic Street Fighter 2 | DenimsandjeansNaked & Famous Denim and Capcom Collaborate To Create A Capsule Collection Featuring The Arcade Classic Street Fighter 2 | Denimsandjeans

    AKUMA “RAGING DEMON” SELVEDGE

    The jeans are made from a heavyweight 18oz Japanese selvedge denim with an extreme slub texture representative of the rugged toughness and dark persona of Akuma. The jeans are solid black, dyed on both the warp exterior yarns and weft interior yarns. The all red Selvedge ID and back pocket embroidery are symbolic of the Shun Goku Satsu (“Instant Hell Murder”) also known as the “Raging Demon”, a technique for which Akuma is most famous for. A natural vegetable tan leather patch is sewn on the backside of the jeans and features a highly detailed embossed illustration of Akuma performing a Shakunetsu Hadoken in red-foil. Hidden inside the jeans are red lining and pocket bags screen-printed with a portrait of Akuma. Included with each pair is a holofoil pocket flasher featuring eye-catching artwork from Udon Comics.

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    BLANKA “ELECTRIC SURGE” SELVEDGE

    The jeans are made using a custom developed 12.5oz Japanese Selvedge denim with a greencast dye to symbolize Blanka’s green skin.  This denim starts off dark indigo, but over time with wear and wash, the jeans will eventually fade and become greener.  Blanka’s iconic electrocuted opponent is embroidered on the back pocket. The savage character’s wild orange hair is represented by an orange hair-on-hide leather patch, which features a highly detailed embossed illustration. This theme continues at the cuffs and coin pocket with orange colored selvedge edges.  Hidden inside the jeans are fun details like orange pocket bags printed with Blanka’s portrait.  Also included is a holofoil pocket flasher featuring eye-catching artwork from Udon Comics.

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    CHUN LI SILK “LIGHTNING LEG” DENIM

    The jeans are made using a custom developed 12oz Japanese denim made using a blend of cotton and Chinese Silk to symbolize Chun Li’s Chinese roots.  This denim has a neppy surface and also contains stretch for added comfort and mobility signifying Chun Li’s extraordinary flexibility.  Chun Li’s wrist cuffs are embroidered on the back pocket. A natural vegetable tan leather patch is used, and features a highly detailed embossed illustration of Chun Li performing her trademark “Kikoken” projectile stamped in blue metallic foil.  Hidden inside the jeans are fun details like blue pocket bags printed with Chun Li’s portrait.  Also included is a holofoil pocket flasher featuring eye-catching artwork from Udon Comics. ​

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    M. BISON “PSYCHO POWER” SELVEDGE

    ​The jeans are made from a 15oz Unsanforized Japanese Selvedge denim embodying the persona of the character M. Bison.  The denim is rough and full of character, representative of the toughness and dark persona of the character.  The denim is indigo dyed on the warp (exterior) and dyed purple on the weft (interior) which represents M. Bison’s infamous “Psycho Power”. The red + black Selvedge ID is symbolic of the characters uniform.  The back pocket embroidery features the Shadaloo insignia, the criminal organization headed by M. Bison.   A natural vegetable tan leather patch is sewn on the backside of the jeans and features a highly detailed embossed illustration of M. Bison performing a Psycho Crusher in purple-foil.  Hidden inside the jeans are purple pocket bags screen-printed with a portrait of M. Bison. Included with each pair is a holofoil pocket flasher featuring eye-catching artwork from Udon Comics.

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  • DENHAM x Atelier Reserve : 10th Anniversary Collection

    DENHAM x Atelier Reserve : 10th Anniversary Collection

    In the year 2010, for the first time Jason Denham and Alljan Moehamad came together to create the first DENHAM collection. Moehamad, who goes by the artist name of “Skulljan,” created 10 special edition skull paintings that incorporated DENHAM’s scissors logo. The motif was printed on tees, scarves and inside jackets. In Spring 2018 the pair will fuse their creativity once again – this time through Moehamad’s new label, Atelier Reservé, which he co-owns with designer Deyrinio Fraenk. They work with vintage garments and fabrics, and reconstruct them into new pieces to give them a fresh, new life.

    “The collection includes vintage bleach jeans, a denim jacket and a kimono. The garments incorporate tiger and skull embellishments, embroideries and lasered artworks, fused with the signature DENHAM DNA. This project is a perfect example of a collaboration, bringing creativity together. We’ve used authentic designs, special fabrics and damaged washes to create a unique collection.”, said Alljan Moehamad

    The brand has completed 10 years recently and to celebrate this , both have come together again to create a special collection on the eve of this event with a judicious mix of laser prints, distresses, patchwork, hand stitching, frayed edges   Let’s check this out .

    Atelier Réservé Forge Relaxed Fit Jeans – LV | €349,95

    This men jean is based on their Forge fit and is embelished with laser artworks, a skull on the back pocket and a tiger on the back leg. It’s finished with a vintage wash recipe and tear-and-repair details.

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    Atelier Reservé Alex Loose Crop Fit Jeans – SVBP | €299,95

    This women jean is based on their Alex silhouette, with lasered artwork on the side panel and fire-embroidered, raw edge back pockets. It’s finished with raw hems and hand-painted details.

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    Atelier Reservé Kimono Jacket – LHTM | €499,95

    This unisex kimono is inspired by the classic Japanese silhouette, and finished with laser tiger artwork on the back. The style is cut from the fabric of Italian mill Candiani’s left-hand, comfort stretch denim.

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    Atelier Reservé Amsterdam Jacket – SBV | €379,95

    The Amsterdam is their classic Western jacket, now reimagined with Atelier Reserve paneled sleeves and double back strap adjusters. It has a cropped body length and is finished with lasered tiger embellishments. Perfect for both men and women!

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  • H&M Loses Some Steam In Q1 2018

    H&M Loses Some Steam In Q1 2018

    Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) is a Swedish multinational clothing-retail company known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers and children. H&M and its associated companies operate in 62 countries with over 4,500 stores and as of 2015 employed around 132,000 people. It is the second-largest global clothing retailer, just behind Spain-based Inditex (parent company of Zara). The company has a significant on-line presence, with on-line shopping available in 33 countries.

    H&M has not really performed well in the first quarter of 2018 with over 2% fall in revenues and Karl-Johan Persson ,CEO , was forthcoming in accepting the same.

    “The rapid transformation of the fashion retail sector continues. As communicated previously, the start of the year has been tough. 2018 is a transitional year for the H&M group, as we accelerate our transformation so that we can take advantage of the opportunities generated by rapid digitalisation. Weak sales in the fourth quarter, partly caused by imbalances in the assortment for the H&M brand, resulted in the need for substantial clearance sales in the first quarter. The high level of clearance sales combined with unusually cold winter weather had a negative impact on the sales of the spring garments. In the first quarter the H&M group’s sales were unchanged in local currencies. Many of our ongoing initiatives are giving good indications and results, even though they have not yet been implemented at a large enough scale to have a decisive effect on the overall results. The weak sales development combined with substantial markdowns had a significant negative impact on results in the first quarter.

    1. Sales In Top Ten Market: Countrywise

    The shares of almost all markets in H&M sales list showed some decline and USA was the highest among them losing over 10% compared to Q1 2017 sales. The table below shows the sales of H&M for  different countries  for the first quarter of 2017 and 2018, Germany contributes the largest share of about usd 1,010 million for the first quarter of 2017 and with a change of –3% the sales went down to about usd 976 million in first quarter of 2018. The positive change in sales of H&M was seen only in the countries like Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, and Others, where the change was 5%, 2%, 4%, 3%, respectively.

    Countries

    Q1|2018

    (Million USD)

    Q1|2017

    (Million USD)

    % Change
    Germany 975.96 1009.56

    -3
    USA 723.84 814.8

    -11
    UK 403.44 407.4 -1
    France 374.40 402.48 -7
    China 308.52 330.6 -7
    Sweden 269.88 284.64 -5
    Italy 250.80 257.4 -3
    Spain 237.72 225.84 5
    Netherlands 198.60 195.6 2
    Denmark 166.92 166.56 4
    Others 2516.40 2435.4 3

    Total

    6426.48

    6530.28

    		 -1

    H & M Countrywise Sales In First Quarter Of 2018

    H & M Countrywise Sales In First Quarter Of 2018

    2. Online Expansion

    The online expansion will continue in 2018 to countries including India, which opened in March, and via franchise partners to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in spring/summer 2018. The plan is to offer e-commerce in all store markets as well as in other markets. New H&M store markets in 2018 will be Uruguay and Ukraine, which will open in the second half of the year. For full-year 2018 a net addition of approximately 220 new stores is planned. Most of the new stores in 2018 will be H&M stores, of which 45 will have H&M Home shop-in-shops, while approximately 90 stores will consist of the brands COS, & Other Stories, Monki, Weekday, ARKET and Afound. In 2018, eight standalone H&M Home stores are planned to open. The table below shows its brands are online in many of the countries where H&M has stores.

    Brand

     

     

    Countries With Brick
    And Mortar Stores

    (In Number)

    Countries With
    Online Stores

    (In Number)
    H & M 69 44
    COS 37 20
    Monki 14 19
    Week Day 9 18
    & Other Stories 16 15
    Cheap Monday 2 18
    ARKET 4 18
    H & M Home 46 38

    Total

    197

    190

     

    H & M Countrywise Sales In First Quarter Of 2018

    3. Stores Count By Brand

    Biggest increase in H&M flagship brand stores happened during first quarter.

    Brand

    Q1-2018

    (Stores Count)

    28-Feb-18

    (Total Stores Count)

    28-Feb-17

    (Total Stores Count)
    H & M 5 4293 4001
    COS 0 231 199
    Monki -1 118 115
    Weekday 0 33 27
    & Other Stories 0 60 48
    Cheap Monday 0 3 3
    ARKET 4 5 0

     

    H & M Countrywise Sales In First Quarter Of 2018

    4. Stores Count By  Region

    The stores count by region shows that, Europe and Africa regions had a stores count of 2885 stores in 28 feb 2017 and it went upto 2988 stores in 28 feb 2018 , however there was a closure if 20 stores in that region for the first quarter  of 2018. Asia &  Oceania had a stores count of 902 as on 28 feb 2017 and which went upto 1062 stores in 28 feb 2018, it is also to be seen that there was 16 stores opened in the Asia & Oceania region . North & South America has a stores count of 606 in 28 feb of 2017 which went upto 693 stores in 28 feb 2018, it also saw an opening of 8 new stores in first quarter of 2018.

    Region

    Stores Count

    Q1|2018

    Stores count

    28-Feb-18

    Stores Count

    28-Feb-17
    Europe & Africa -20 2988 2885
    Asia & Oceania 16 1062 902
    North & South America 8 693 606

    H & M Countrywise Sales In First Quarter Of 2018

    On the whole, H&M is expanding still but its rate of growth has gone down . It needs to create new ways to take up the digitilization challenge which is chipping away its sales and though it has already done that by opening online stores, it remains to be seen how they perform. Some of the new ones, like in India, have taken off quite well !