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  • Orta Autumn Winter ‘13/14 Denim Collection

    Orta Anadolu (Turkey) shall be displaying the Autumn – Winter ‘13/14 collection at the Denim by PV this week.  As always, Orta comes with some unique fabrics and collection  and we are presenting here some of the highlights of the same.  The collection comes under four headers – Vintage Nature, Glitter, Slow Fit and Homeward.

    Vintage Nature

    Immortal spirit of vintage continues to inspire the Autumn Winter ‘13/14 collection of Orta . But this time its in more heavy constructions revived with classical shades.

    Vintage nature will appeal to denim purists who are looking for the Raw feel with heavy denim weight champions in 13-15oz . The Alchemy finish on the fabrics makes the colors richer and handfeel softer.  The colors range from Toffie, Caremal , Rosehip, Burlywood and Army green.

    Orta Vintage Denim Fabrics

    Orta Vintage Denim Fabrics - Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Vintage Denim Fabrics - Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Vintage Denim Fabrics - Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Vintage Denim Fabrics - Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Vintage Denim Fabrics - Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Vintage Denim Fabrics - Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Sharkskin

    Sharkskin suits were a staple of the 1960s fashion. These suits had a certain shine which made them more appealing to the vintage suit lovers.
    Orta sharkskin concept is driven from the idea of that fashion look which is achieved by fabric coating with different hues and hand feel basically on womens and mens stretch constructions. The concept comes in two flavours :

    • Angelshark : in bold and smooth with a thin layer of coating in green, bordeaux , grey , brown , navy and other colors.
    • Reefshark : where the strong look of denim is visible.

    The Orta sharkskins provide a beautfiul sheen with hot press !

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Glitter

    Motown fashion can be best symbolized by women eveningwear with full length maxi dresses, evening trousers or glamorous halter neck catsuits which oozed Motown glamour.

    Orta glitter revives this glamour with a permanent coating technique that keeps sparkle shiny on lightweight denim and flat stretches even after homewash.

    Glitter : The Temptations
    Temptation as a coating has  silver palette to give a glittery effect on the surface . The glitter is durable to rinse wash.

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Glitter : The Supremes

    Supremes is colored shiny coating technique with a palette of gold, blue , black  and ice.  It is also durable to rinse wash.

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Slow Fit

    Body concious silhouettes have become a major key trend in the market and there is always need for improving quality . Consumers are interested in purchasing jeans that offer a lasting fit which holds the shape after repeated wear and washes.

    Continued from last season, Orta takes these fabrics to a higher level with the Dual core technology  and choice of fabrics specially in sateen and new flat constructions. Weights range from 7 to 11 oz and unique treatments like I-core , Slow fit collection once again offers a great versatility with different blends of PES/ Viscose , Tencel, T-400 and fine combed yarns.

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Sharkskin Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Homeward

    As a company that incorporates emerging trends and fashion in its denim production, Orta collaborates with artists , designers, vintage dealers and trendsetters in order to share its ever expanding know how.
    Capsule packages are the outcomes of this vision. ‘ Homeward’ is the prequel to ‘Journey’ collection of last year and focuses on the 1950s Navy, shore leaves, tattoos , workwear themes and more.  This collection has been created in collaboration with the Vintage showroom , London.

    Orta Homeward Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Homeward Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Homeward Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Orta Homeward Fabric Collection Autumn Winter 2013-2014

    Autumn Winter 2013/2014 Denim Collections by Orta

    For more information on Orta’s  A/w  2014/15 collection, contact them at this email address

  • G-Star Autumn / Winter 2012 Collection

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    G-Star , as always , comes out with some great denim products . G- Star Raw  collection has the following differentiating characters this Winter….

    • Key Style – this season key denim style is the Radar, due to its lowered pockets,this denim has a low slung look while actually not being worn low.
    • Washings – DeepTonesâ„¢, G-Star’s new and unique molecular treatment causes  denim to hardly fade when washed; making sure that dark denim stays dark for those denim freaks who love dark denim…
    • RAW Essentials – the top range of G-Star’s denim line, with tailored hand finishing and innovative washes applied to the finest European and Japanese selvedge denims.
    • RAW Correct Line – mixes formal wear tailoring with street wear details to create a dynamic, elegant and modern wardrobe.
    • Laundry Army – offers clothing that is comfortable and functional with military inspired details to give you a look that is cool and confident.

    We are presenting the collection here in two presentations  one each on Men’s and Women’s . This collection can be viewed online here :

    G-Star Raw Women’s Winter Denim Collection 2012

    G-Star Raw Men’s Denim Autumn Winter Collection 2012

    Here are also some pictures from the collection.

    3D Chino tapered G Star Jeans3D Chino tapered G Star Jeans

    Modernist Army Radar G- Star Jeans

    Modernist Army Radar G- Star Jeans

    Attac Low Straight G-Star jeans

    Attac Low Straight G-Star jeans

    G-Star 3301 Slim Jeans

    G-Star 3301 Slim Jeans

    Raw Essentials - re Tacoma , G Star

    Raw Essentials - re Tacoma , G Star

    Raw Essentials - re new 3301 G Star

    Raw Essentials - re new 3301 G Star

    New Radar Tapered G Star

    New Radar Tapered G Star

    Raw Essentials - Re new Arc 3D loose tapered G Star

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    raw essentials tapered women G Star jeans

    raw essentials tapered women G Star jeans

    Raw Essential Re Arc 3d Tapered Women G Star

    Raw Essential Re Arc 3d Tapered Women G Star

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  • Color Denim Splash By Uniqlo–Spring/Summer 2012

    Uniqlo Jeans - Color Denim

    It seems that most of the  denim brands  have decided to paint the world with rainbow colors. With almost every brand worth the name coming with colors this season, Uniqlo from Japan was not to be left behind.UNIQLO announces a new line of Color Skinny Fit Ankle Jeans for spring/summer 2012 . Available in eight of this season’s trendiest colors, the jeans are ankle fit .

    SpriUniqlo Jeans - Color Denimng/summer 2012 is all about color, with pastel colors dominating the runways of fashion shows around the world. Starting with the Color Parka, UNIQLO has rolled out a range of new lines offering women all of ages colorful new options for their wardrobes this season. The range is available in 8 colors. The eight colors included in this new line were selected after a meticulous testing process to ensure they complement a wide range of hair colors and skin tones. Similar to the color schemes used in cosmetics, the line features natural hues that can match any look and style.

    Uniqlo Jeans - Color Denim
    The skinny fit design and just-above-ankle length beautifully accentuate the line of the leg and offer a slimmer look. The length of the UNIQLO Color Skinny Fit Ankle Jeans is slightly shorter than conventional jeans, a design feature that makes it easier for women to create a balanced, color-coordinated look that flatters rather than overpowers.
    This spring, UNIQLO plans to offer new lines of T-shirts, cardigans, scarves, belts and accessories designed to perfectly compliment colored pants.
    To celebrate this focus on color, UNIQLO has launched a new TV and online campaign calling on women of all ages to “lead colorful lives!”  Here is the video …

    lead colorful lives–Uniqlo

    About Uniqlo :
    Working with over 100 factories throughout Asia, UNIQLO is distinctive in that it combines the quality and craftsmanship that is synonymous with Japanese culture with the ability to manufacture in high volume, thereby offering consumers affordable everyday products with exceptional attention to every detail.

    Image credits: Telegraph.co.uk, Japantoday.com etc

  • Levi’s Fall/Winter 2012 Denim Looks

    On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, , The Levi’s® brand launched its first ever global collection during New York Fashion Week at SoHo’s landmark Mercer 82 event space. During the event – a hybrid between custom-made vignettes featuring pinnacle products from the line and a runway show – the Levi’s® brand showcased the key looks from its Fall/Winter 2012 collection.
    Here is a nice video from Stylesight – leading online trend forecaster- who took an interview with Jonathan Cheung, Levi’s VP Global Men’s Merchandising; Jill Guenza, Levi’s Women’s Global Senior Design Director, and Miles Johnson, Levi’s XX Design Director.

    “Levi’s® has always been about embracing the energy and events of our time. Today, fashion is more democratic and accessible than ever, making New York Fashion Week the perfect moment in time for the Levi’s® brand to launch our first global collection,” said Len Peltier, Global Vice President of Creative Direction.

    The Levi’s® Fall/Winter 2012 collection is based on a more refined and tailored look, for both men and women. The designs were inspired by the idea of craftsmanship, honesty and authenticity – honoring tradition while defying convention, redefining the norm and re-crafting and re-creating iconic Levi’s® styles.

    Fall/Winter 2012 Denim Collection

    Steeped in the authenticity and craftsmanship that the brand is known for, the collection is built around classic and refined styles with sharp clean aesthetics, which have been tailored to perfection.

    The key trend for men this season is the tapered look, for a great flattering fit that sits just below the waist, is slouchy on the top and has a slim tailored leg. The colors of indigo seem to have gotten lighter, brighter and shinier  . The stitching threads were normally non-contrasting and going along the same shades as the denim or even white. So the focus is “Formal and Crafted Wear” taking their denim collection  away from the distressed looks and washes that we have been seeing for years. Also could be seen bike messenger length pants ,

    For women, the key look for the season is the Bootcut Skinny, which the Levi’s® brand claims to have completely reinvented. As per Levi’s , this look is

    “..no longer your mother’s bootcut denim, this season will see the launch of this new take on a classic – a sexy, modern skinny fit making you forever think differently about the bootcut.”

     

    Levis.Fall2012 Denim Jeans Collection For Women

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    Here is a video from the runway ….

    Here is a description of some key from  the show(denim and others) :

    1. repurposed tailored sack coat
    indigo-striped highway trucker shirt jacket
    cinch back pantaloon…………….
    2. tailored chambray workshirt
    melton wool military jacket
    508™ sta-prest™ khaki short…………..
    3. bonded parka in rifle green-safari
    1950s khaki twill sports coat…………….
    513â„¢ sta-prestâ„¢ slim in harvest pumpkin
    4.electric blue plaid flannel workshirt
    oversized engineered blue and yellow striped tee
    repurposed vintage performance trucker jacket
    511™ sta-prest™ cropped skinny in olive…………
    5. made & crafted wide leg chino
    made & crafted custom type 2 suede trucker jacket….
    6. hooded commuter trucker jacket in olive twill
    engineered striped cardigan with contrast buttons
    commuter workshirt……………………………..
    508â„¢ commuter cropped taper in charcoal
    7. commuter workshirt in white
    heather grey sweatshirt
    511™ sta-prest™ cropped pant…………
    8.coated indigo tencel low-slung dungaree
    crisp white french cuff button down…………..
    9. coated indigo tencel pleated tap short
    crisp white french cuff button down……………
    10. coated minimal zip front trucker jacket in jet black
    coated cotton workshirt………………………..
    505® commuter straight cropped in carolina blue
    11.coated indigo tencel pleated prairie skirt
    crisp white french cuff button down…………
    12. heather grey heritage tshirt
    sta-prestâ„¢ trucker in braveheart twill
    japanese indigo checked plaid jacket.
    511â„¢ sta-prestâ„¢ skinny electric blue pant
    striped yellow and blue d ring belt
    13. natural canvas trucker shirt
    engineered 3-pocket work vest
    engineered type 2 trucker jacket
    cinch back engineered carpenter pants….
    14.tuxedo shirt in indigo tencel
    re-crafted tailored flare…………………
    15. red & blue color-blocked ripstop vest
    red & blue color-blocked hooded track jacket
    black fishtail parka jacket……………….
    508â„¢ sta-prestâ„¢ taper in khaki
    16. levis® curve id skinny bootcut     with customized
    tencel godets.    coated indigo tencel dress shirt
    cropped single button rinsed denim blazer……….
    17. oversized workwear jumper with asymmetrical pockets………………………..
    18. commuter workshirt in black poplin
    black bomber in melton wool & canvas
    extreme drop taper pant…………………
    19. diamond stitched indigo bomber
    dip-dyed indigo dress shirt.511â„¢ skinny raw denim pant
    black belt………………………….
    20. gypsy print legging crisp white french button down
    21. coated indigo tencel a-line duster skirt
    wool herringbone blazer crisp white french cuff button down
    22. lvc 1920s sunset henley in dark grey melee
    lvc 1930s twill britches
    lvc 1915 striped suspenders
    lvc 1912 blanket wool mackinaw coat
    23. lvc 1950s shorthorn checked flannel shirt
    lvc 1920s chinos
    24. lvc 1918 women’s all-in-one freedomalls
    25.lvc 1920s wool sack coat
    lvc 1920s wool buckle back trousers
    lvc 1950s shorthorn blanket striped flannel shirt
    26. lvc 1960s 519 sta-prestâ„¢, burnt henna 812 corduroys
    lvc 1930s button-neck sportswear sweater
    lvc black and red woven leather belt
    27. made & crafted yellow blanket lined sack coat
    made & crafted striped print trucker jacket
    lvc 1920s corduroy trousers
    28. made & crafted ochre drill cotton linen chino
    made & crafted cotton linen, bright blue, shawlcollared sack coat made & crafted wool herringbone checked workshirt
    29. made & crafted tailored indigo sack coat…………..
    made & crafted indigo flannel sailor trousers
    made & crafted short shirt in golden yellow and mazarine blue
    30. made & crafted wool checked trucker shirt
    made & crafted rigid sack coat
    made & crafted striped wool type 2 vest
    made & crafted cinch back carpenter pants
    31. made & crafted type 1 indigo wool jacket with striped weft made & crafted hi-rise cropped five pocket wool pants
    32. made & crafted aztec lambswool v-neck
    made & crafted suede type 2 jacket customized us military jacket lvc 1920s teal chino
    33. u.s. navy shirt (vintage)
    508â„¢ sta-prestâ„¢ short in harvest gold
    34. trucker shirt jacket in japanese indigo blue and white hemp vest .505® bedford cord
    35. french awning striped hemp jacket double-faced engineered workshirt cropped selvedge carpenter jeans with leather -backed hammer loop
    36. selvedge wool denim slim jeans diamond stitched herringbone sack coat diamond stitched wool waistcoat
    grandfather tailored shirt 37. clean rigid button down with articulated pockets clean rigid high-waisted a-line skirt
    38. soft-constructed two-button blazer modern chambray workshirt  562â„¢ loose creased with tailored cuff
    39.520â„¢ overall in japanese selvedge twill, charcoal grey ,japanese selvedge twill two-button snap front tailored blazer,japanese selvedge twill tailored shirt with hidden placket

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  • Nudie Jeans : Spring / Summer 2012 Denim Collection

    “Rather than doing the conventional trend spotting , we find inspiration in other cultural fields such as movies and music. We also find it in the inexhaustible history of denim , and we get it from all the dedicated users wearing our dry jeans until they fall apart . The Swedish work culture and the melting pot of modern Scandinavia culture also meet and merge in the collections.”

    This is what the Swedish denim brand Nudie Jeans have to say about their collections. They do not go for any trend spottings and follow their own instincts and derive inspiration from culture and history to make the new collections.
    The Spring Summer 2012 denim range is divided into Dry, Worn and Worn Authentic – simply after the amount of washing treatments given at the laundry.
    The Nudie Jeans Indigo tops range is a selection of indigo dyed knitwear , shirts, T-shirts and washed denim jackets – a range where indigo shows its diversity in shades and intensity.

    1. DRY

    dry selvedge denim nudie

    Dry Flat Selvedge : Dry Italian 13.25oz selvedge denim with a little red cast. Its compact and regular with a smooth flat surface.

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    12oz Dry Selvedge Italian denim . It has a very open construction allowing weft to shine through. The surface is dry  and flat, shiny with a little bit of streakiness.

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    Dry Orange Selvedge :

    Made of 13.5oz japanese denim , the warp has been dipped in 13 indigo baths on top of sulphur to create a green cast . The fabric is slubby and with a tight weaving. For an authentic look, the weft has a beige shade. And by the way , buttons and rivets are made of silver !

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    Organic Dry Twill : 11.5oz organic Turkish power stretch. Clean flat surface and dry hand feel and  low red cast

    Organic dry selvedge denim nudie

    Recycle Dry Navy : 11.5oz power stretch denim from Turkey made with both organic cotton and recycled cotton. It’s a red cast with tight construction , smooth shiny surface and is neppy. 68% Organic cotton, 29% recycled cotton and 3% elastane.

    Organic Recycled dry selvedge denim nudie

    Black Black :
    12oz Turkish power stretch with super blue indigo overdyed with black .
    Black Black Denim

    Dry Black Coated:
    The core Nudie jeans denim jacket in a dry black coated denim. Black back pocket stitching at back yoke. Twin needle stitches in black all over and customized copper buttons. 98% cotton , 2% Elastane.
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    2.Worn:

    The worn concept emulates the qualities of worn in dry jeans in many aspects. A shortcut to breaking in own jeans !
    Worn Look : Nudie Jeans

    Worn Look : Nudie Jeans

    Worn Look : Nudie Jeans

    Worn Look : Nudie Jeans

    3.Worn Authentic

    Giving a pair of jeans looks of at least having been worn for one year. The creases on the thighs and the back of knees have to be exactly in the same places. Folded sandpaper with the right grit is used to create streaks on denim . Rasps are used to carefully create holes, which are patched after washing.

    Madde Replica: 12oz denim from Italy . The original was broken into to create this look . The jeans has very natural worn in look , mending, great honey combs  and moustaches.

    Worn Authentic Look : Nudie Jeans

    Lab 32
    A pair of well worn jeans by a photographer in Stockholm inspires this great looking jeans in a 13.25 oz Italian denim.
    Worn Authentic Look : Nudie Jeans

    Color denim collections

  • Edwin Jeans : Spring Summer 2012 Look Book

    The denim  from Edwin range has been extended again for SS12 with a couple of new products  worth mentioning including the a light organic jean  and the ED-55 (available for the first time in red-listed selvedge).

    Shirting is designed for a free and easy lifestyle – chambrays, linen, stripes are the order of the day..

    The riders were outfitted in Edwin denim,: including covetable RV selvage denim jacket., black chambray shirts,  Red Listed selvage and  Rainbow Listed selvage jeans.

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

     

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

     

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

     

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    Edwin - Spring/ Summer Denim Look Book 2012

    About Edwin’s History:

    Mr Tsunemi had a passion for denim, which inspired him to import them directly from the United States as no denim was manufactured in Japan at that time. Used, worn-out and dirty denim which had to be laundered and mended by hand in order to sell on to his customers. In 1951 domestically manufactured denim was available for the first time in Japan. This product was expensive and of inferior quality compared to its American counterparts. Mr Tsumeni was driven to create his own denims, with greater sophistication in fits, washes and quality. From this point on in Edwin denim , quality, craftsmanship, innovation and integrity have been paramount to the ethos and aesthetic for the brand. In 1961 Mr. Tsunemi crafted the first pair of Edwin denim jeans. Utilising the letters D, E, N, I & M (reversing the M creating a W) he created the brand name ‘Edwin’. By 1963 Edwin had produced the world’s heaviest(at that time) ringspun denim jean (16oz), featuring the famous three-colour rainbow selvedge, which is still being used today. In the 1970’s Edwin were the first company in the world to develop ‘old wash’ designed to replicate denim which have been worn from its rigid, unwashed state traditionally designed for workwear due to its durability. In the 1980’s Edwin invented ‘stone washing’ which revolutionised the entire denim industry and was a pivotal moment in the evolution of denim manufacturing, thus influencing, every denim company in existence today. In the 1990’s Edwin created the ‘new vintage’ denim concept, which encompasses the subtle beauty of hand replicating vintage washes from archive references pre-dating 1947.

     

     

  • Evisu Boxpark Shoreditch And Other Denim Looks

    Evisu Jeans

    In celebration of 2012 – Year of the Dragon, a limited edition hand painted RYU (Dragon) Jean were released exclusively at the new EVISU London Boxpark Store.

    Available in limited supply of 30 pairs only at £300 each, EVISU artists once again pushed  boundaries on raw denim, expertly painting traditional Japanese dragons together with its famous Seagull, creating this unique and one-off range of customised denim especially for the arrival of the Year of the Dragon.

    The 2012 RYU Jeans were be personally customised and skillfully hand painted by EVISU artists at its London Boxpark Store on Sat,January 28th 2012 from12:00 GMT. Each jean will have the option of a personalised colour scheme together with the RYU 2012 print on the leather patch authenticating the jeans exclusivity.

    Evisu Jeans

    Here are some more looks from the latest denim collection from Evisu.

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    Evisu Jeans -2012

    Evisu Jeans -2012

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    Evisu has always been a little different from most other denim brands using motifs and paintings as an integreal part of their denim jeans . Of course , it does not appeal to all , but there are some die hard fans of the brand – though the brand is nowhere near its peak of popularity in early 2000’s

    About :Evisu or Evisu Genes is a Japanese designer clothing company that specializes in producing premium denim wear through traditional, labor-intensive methods. It is a premium denim brand founded in 1991 in Osaka Japan, named after the Japanese god of prosperity.EVISU was considered  the first true collectible denim brand in the world, introducing casual denim wearers across the globe to connoisseur-quality Japanese selvedge denim and custom distressing.

    In 1991, YAMANE HIDEHIKO founded EVISU in Osaka Japan. YAMANE was trained as a tailor but his love for vintage jeans and his disappointment with the mass-produced modern version led him firstly to the vintage clothing import business and then, revolutionarily, to start putting together the elements required reproducing vintage-style jeans. This needed the gathering together of all the various bits of machinery, none of which had been produced for the last 40 years, which are required to make authentic vintage jeans. The initial production line allowed about 14 pairs of jeans a day to be produced and each of them was lovingly hand-painted with the now famous seagull logo by YAMANE himself.

  • Paige Premium–Spring / Summer 2012 Denim Collection

    Paige premium is the jeanious of former fit model turned denim designer Paige Adams-Geller. With over ten years of behind-the-seams experience, Adams-Geller has parlayed her denim expertise into her own eponymous collection of men’s and women’s denim. Created on the foundations of fit, fabric and finish Paige Denim has become the go-to denim house for celebrities such as Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and many more.

    Though the USP of Paige has been ‘FIT’ , it has never lost sight of the need to use great fabrics coupled with latest wash trends . The Spring/ Summer 2012 Denim Collection for women and , in some cases, even for men , is a splash of rainbow colors – though we have already  seen in some other denim brands. The collection is full of fun colors ,   tie-dyes etc.  For women, the colors include oranges, pinks, reds, and a wide variety of other colors in lightweight sateen and super stretch denim and of course jeggings are quite visible alongwith flare fits.

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    The men’s denim collection has soft washes in the Doheny range while bold colors are offered in Normandie slim fits.

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  • Silk Denim From Naked And Famous

    Our attention was caught by these great looking jeans from the Canadian denim brand – Naked and Famous. Made with 67% cotton, 30% silk and 3% elastane, these ‘Made in Japan’ 12oz fabrics have been stitched into some great jeans in Canada by the brand.

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    Slim Girl Silk DenimSlim Girl Silk Denim

    Boot Girl Skinny JeansBoot Girl Skinny Jeans

    About : Naked & Famous is a denim brand from Canada. It claims that it uses only the most unique and rare denim fabrics from Japan.

    In their own words

    “ The prestigious mills in Japan, from which we import all our fabric, are committed to producing only the best (and most expensive) denim in the world. Throughout each step in denim production (weaving, dyeing, finishing…) the mills use a combination of old school and modern methods and practices. So much culture and history is poured into the fabric so that it can be appreciated by the denim purist. We keep all our jeans raw and simple. No washes, no embroidery, no gimmicks… just the best fabric in the world combined with modern fits. We have eliminated these costly (and in our opinion unnecessary) after-effects, and have stripped down our jeans to the core essentials. Now true denimheads and newcomers alike can enjoy these special fabrics at a reasonable price.

    What’s in the name ?

    “The brand name Naked & Famous is a satire of our celeb-obsessed culture. We aim to poke fun at “Hollywood” and “Glamour” brands that sell jeans for $300 and up solely because they are celebrity endorsed, and not because they are higher quality.”

     

  • Guess Women’s Spring 2012 Denim Collection

    For Spring 2012, GUESS, the American lifestyle brand famous for its trend setting denim and unforgettable campaigns, introduces a women’s with classic American style that has always been synonymous with the brand. The line delivers trend-setting, versatile pieces with vibrant spring colors and unique washes. The core theme of the collection is COLORS COLORS AND COLORS ! .. The trend-defining styles and innovative denim treatments that make up this collection continue to position GUESS as an iconic fashion brand.
    The women’s spring collection is broken down into three main deliveries.

    • The January delivery is dominated by red and indigo colored pieces and introduces bold stripes and retro dots into the collection. This delivery stays true to the classic chic look with bright-colored skinny jeans, coated jeans, corsets, and contemporary blazers.
      Denim Collection Guess Women's 2012
      Denim Collection Guess Women's 2012
    • The women’s February delivery is filled with vibrant pieces and a strong use of color blocking is seen throughout the entire lifestyle collection. Contemporary stripes and patterns are seen in new ways with the incorporation of playful animal prints and beautiful florals.
    • As the temperature begins to rise and the spring season goes into full swing, the March delivery features romantic bohemian-inspired fabrics and details, with a strong use of lace and crochet throughout the line. Flowy, light-weight textiles, soft pastels, tribal prints, and sheer high/low skirts and shirts dominate this delivery complimented with the use of bleached denim for total look.

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    Previous collections from Guess :
    Guess Men’s Denim Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
    Guess Women’s Spring/Summer Denim Collection 2011

  • Custom Bespoke Denim Can Cost Upto $15000 !

    bespoke denimGetting the right fit in a jeans is normally a pain and for many body shapes  it is still more difficult as manufacturers try to concentrate on most common shapes to achieve volumes. And on top of that if you want your jeans to have silver buttons  with your name engraved or a specific thread color and a specific patch on your back pocket and the jeans should also help accentuate your body curves,  then there is no way you can buy a jeans from a store . Custom Bespoke Jeans are the answer.

    Celebrities try to differentiate themselves from the crowd and with even premium denim becoming common among the slightly well off , only custom jeans can provide the exclusiveness they need. And it is for this reason that Mychael Darwin (who started a bespoke denim business when his wife could’nt find the right jeans which could flatter her curves ) can sell a denim outfit for as much as $15000 !  As he explains to Forbes in an interview

    “I once had a woman client who wanted me to make her a complete denim and leather outfit,” says Darwin, whose jeans are a favorite among the Hollywood A-list. “She wanted sterling silver buttons, and she wanted her name engraved on all the buttons. She wanted really expensive Japanese denim. The whole thing cost her $15,000.” He starts chuckling. “But, hey, she could afford it.”

    Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans feature exclusive Japanese Dry Denim and Dry-Wash Japanese premium denim fabrics. These vintage denim fabrics are made on original looms machines made in the 1950’s. These beautiful rare and superior denim fabrics feature a dry-stone washing technique from the early days of making original dry denim quality jeans.

    And then , there is Loren, an intimate clothing boutique situated in Brooklyn . With jeans ranging from $500 to $10,000 , they are able to cater to a clientele which is very wealthy.

    The 3×1 concept store from Scott Morrison – one of the persons credited with introducing the luxury denim in US-  is a bespoke denim which is more affordable. At $295 to $1200 , these jeans are not exactly cheap but we can use the word “affordable” since we have been talking about $10,000 to $15,000 kind of prices !  .

    Besides these , we have many online sites offering unique fits for individual clients with prices as low as $100  from sites like  Indicustom, Makeyourownjeans and many other similar ventures .

    The idea behind all these ventures is a growing client base who “Want Denim Their Size And Their Way “.
    But what happens if your exclusive and expensive jeans get torn or are not wearable. Worry not, you can always go to places like Denim Therapy and get them repaired in a jiffy !!!

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  • Pajama Jeans – Sleep In Your Jeans !

    The ever growing popularity of denim helps in the growth of other related products which hitch hike their way to success  on the bandwagon of denim .
    We had previously written about the Denim Abstraction Collection – which enabled a Japanese company to produce vintage looking jeans from fleece products.
    There is now another pileon (no pun intended) on the denim bandwagon.
    These are the Pajama Jeans …

    Pajama Jeans

    What are these and why they may be special  ?Pajama Denim Jeans

    Despite the name, these knickers have as much in common with denim blue  jeans as a blue bath towel. They’re more  like drawstring waistband loungewear with faux five-pocket detailing including contrast stitching, back-pocket embroidery and rivets rendered in a stretchy knit that’s a blend of cotton and Spandex (DormiSoftâ„¢ fabric) and has the same fleece-like backing you’d find in a pair of standard-issue sweatpants.

    However, what is special is the consumer interest that this product is generating. The LA times reports that the Pajama Jeans may crack the 2 million piece mark in sales by the end of this year.  This is a huge figure for a product which is actually a pseudo denim ..

    The price range at $39.95 (including a tee)  is quite easy compared to the denim prices , but not very cheap for a pair of sweats. 

    Lesson For Denim Marketers

    The popularity of  Jeggings , stretch and psuedo denim from fleece  and other similar products should leave no doubt in the minds of the denim makers that the consumers are :

    • Still very high on denim  and would like to use other products which imitate denim looks.
    • They want COMFORT.. Comfort is the key mantra.   And it is driving the whole industry !
    • There are still market segments which many may not have thought of . Eg , these Pajama jeans for women gives them a great flexibility to look great the whole day and complete all their chores  comfortably . And this is is at a reasonable price…  A cool combination to create a new market niche ..