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  • Rialto Jeans – Art Recycled

    Rialto Jean ProjectIts strange how a small hand painted denim brand born one year back in 2013 ,with a totally non-conventional production concept , can be featured on Vogue and be a favorite of large number of models, musicians and fashion editors. Born in 2013 and 100% hand-crafted in Venice, California, Rialto Jeans (RJP for Rialto Jeans Project)  denim line has received apt media coverage.  Featured in Vogue’s, Need It Now: Jane Herman Bishop from Vogue says “Maybe it’s because 20 years have passed already since Kate Moss wore a pair of Calvin Klein paper-bag boyfriends splashed with bold, acrylic colors in Vogue that the heavily painted jean feels ripe for a revival? Or, perhaps it’s that painted jeans are just the most natural next thing, after printed ones.”

    Each pair of RJP jeans are unique. Vintage and contemporary styles are sourced from flea markets and hand painted by Erin Feniger– Founder & Designer of the project in her garage at home in Venice.CA. Feniger sources vintage denim from reputable brands such as Levi’s and hand paints them in her Venice, California studio. The result is an entire line of artfully paint spattered jeans. Erin found herself picking up a paintbrush as a form of therapy when diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that makes her extremely sensitive to heat.  Their motto Denim doing good is substantiated as for every pair sold (jeans are $200 ; jean shorts are $100) $40   goes toward art therapy programs at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. So its the deadly tri combination of Art , Recycling and Philanthropy that forms the base of the RJP.

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    Rialto Jeans AW`14

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    Rialto Jeans AW`14

    With jeans available in several cuts, colors and styles -from classic blues to whimsical pinks, from popular flares and skinnies to comfortable boot cuts and boyfriends, and from a vintage distressed aesthetic to a crisp clean-cut style, there seem to be a lot of options for  RJP customers. Its USP of having a unique jeans made from purchased vintage items should appeal to the customers. However, its USP  can also be its weakness as it might be difficult for RJP to expand itself given the limitations of its base garment sourcing as the production of same is not directly under its control- but maybe another reason for its customers to be happy as their jeans will not be seen on many legs !.

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    Rialto Jeans AW`14

    RJP offer six hand-painted styles in every cut and shade of denim, ranging from distressed to clean-cut, and available in a rainbow of colors and assortment of styles.

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    Rialto Jeans AW`14

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    And of course, jeans are not the only thing that RJP hand paints !

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  • Oyuki Denim – Selvedge Denims For Kids

    Selvedge Denims are a prized possession for most adult denim aficionados , many of whom treasure it like their life ! . So , should kids have selvedge denims, who would not understand what it really is  and could abuse it to their will ?

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    Guido Kerssens from Netherland thinks so .  He created the “OYUKI DENIM”  – a selvedge denim brand from Netherland  for KIDS Only.  We were surprised to hear about this brand and got curious to know the story behind it .  Guido Kerssens gave us a detailed account of why he created OYUKI DENIM and why it will always remain a “Children’s Denim Brand’. He explains in detail:

    “In the Spring of 2012, in a combined holiday and research trip, I visited Japan with my wife Kitty and our 9 year old daughter Oyunaa. Oyunaa is a Denim fan and she was always looking for a jean just like Daddy’s.

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    One day we visited the Momotaro production facility in Kojima and were shown around by Hiroki Kishimoto. Oyunaa was really exited about the product and at the end of the tour we visited the Momotaro store. There she found ‘her’ Jeans in her size. In my opinion, the price was way too high for a kids Jean, with the expectation to see the raw selvedge Denim being abused while playing football, mountain biking, skating and all that stuff.

    So I promised her to make her 1 or 2 Selvedge Jeans myself. I developed a straight fit selvedge Denim with the selvedge on the back and coin pockets. They gained quite some interest from friends and colleagues, so I decided to make a few more.

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    After experimenting with fits, different Denims and random ideas, it finally lead to Oyuki Denim. Oyuki Denim is in production at Denim Manufacturer EROGLU GIYIM in Turkey. They produce for some of the big names in the business like Tommy Hilfiger, Zara, H&M. I got really lucky with this. I have been visiting the company with students on Production excursions for the last 10 years. Eroglu liked the Oyuki Denim concept so much, they made an exception for this very small production.

    The name OYUKI is a contraction of my daughter’s name, OYU-naa and my wife’s name KI-tty. Also, Oyuki is a Japanese fairy tale about a Spirit. I re-wrote the fairy tale for the Oyuki Denim Facebook page.

    After experimenting I decided to have the final version like this:

    · Oyuki Denim is meant for cool kids of about 8 till 14 years old Sizes go from 140 up to size 164. Later this Spring the sizes 128 and 134 will be added for the 6 and 7 year olds. If the collection needs expanding the only option will be different fits (or smaller sizes), but as for now there are no such plans.

    · Oyuki Denim will NEVER be something else then a kids Selvedge Denim. Quote: OYUKI DENIM – Even your parents might want one- BUT THEY ARE NOT GONNA GET IT!”

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    Guido Kerssens mainly uses Isko Selvedge stretch denim 13oz for his label and some of the fine accessories.  For the quickly growing children , “there is some extra length so that the jean can be worn a bit longer” he says.

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    About
    Guido Kerssens is a  lecturer-coordinator at AMFI,  Amsterdam Fashion Institute part of the Amsterdan University of Applies Sciences and has been teaching production and development, with a strong focus on Denim

  • Junya Watanbe Spring/ Summer 2015 Collection

    As a part of the Paris Fashion week held recently , the Japanese designer Junya Watanabe presented his forthcoming Spring/Summer 2015 collection . The collection was a visual treat as the designer used exaggerated patchworks, 50s inspired coifs to , mostly, slouchy and cropped jeans. Denim Patchwork jackets  incorporate a mix of fabrics including florals, stripes, plain cotton fabrics to create that ,one of the most , subtle patchwork looks seen in such designs. That Denim on  denim trend is strong , can be easily understood from his collection. Sashiko Stitching and geometric patterns in sewing  can be predominantly viewed   on many of his  jeans . The collection was ALL BLUE with either denim on denim aspects or indigo dyed t-shirts combined with the jeans.
    This retro-modern collection revives 50s styles  embraces the versatility and durability of the most well known modern textile material – denim .

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  • Calik Denim Aw’ 15/16 Collection

    Calik (Turkey) came out with their latest AW’15/16 collection at Denim by PV , Barcelona. The main component of this collection was a range called DENIM SCIENCE.  Denim Science by Calik is a range of performance denim fabrics. Consisting of 10 articles, Denim Science fabrics are available in rigid, stretch and super stretch in various shades of indigo and black.

    By using advanced technology fibers such as Outlast, Miyabi and UHMwPE with denim, the range offers thermal regulation, strong durability, extraordinary abrasion resistance, moisture management with natural touch, combining function and fashion.

    Outlast is a technology developed initially for NASA to protect astronauts from extreme thermal changes, and Calik  claims it is one of the first denim weavers to use this technology.

    UHMwPE is the world’s strongest fiber, 15 times stronger than steel, lighter than water and extremely durable. While protecting against cuts, abrasions, tears, punctures and slashes, the fiber is light, thin and flexible as well as with a high level of heat conduction.

    Miyabi is a recent development by Mitsubishi Rayonand and is  used by Calik in this collection to create fabrics that are soft, smooth, comfortable to wear while keeping warm with anti-pilling attribute.

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    Other features of the new AW15-16 focus on the following themes:

    1. A color story: Indian Blue

    a. Calik Denim introduces new shades of indigo for the AW14-15 season: Nippon Blue is an almost black, very dark shade of indigo, that can be washed down easily for bright and clear contrasts or can be used raw for customized, personal indigo shades. Hunter Blue is another special shade of deep indigo with a very sublime green cast.

     

    2. A construction story: Denim Armor

    Over-constructed denims with luxury yarns, smooth and dense surfaces provide a refined look and feelings of security in smart denims of dark and medium indigo.

    3. A heritage story: Noble Selvedges

    For the coming AW15-16 season, Calik Denim launches a collection of selvedge denims under the Noble Selvedge concept. An urban collection of vintage and modern selvedges, comfort stretch selvedges in pure black and ecru are a new interpretation of the genuine denims. Colored weft selvedges are another modern interpretation to give a refined edge. RTD selvedges offer a rich color option and pure, deep shades of indigo in red and green casts provide an original but upgraded look in classical selvedge fabrics.

    4. An advanced comfort story: Easy Mode

    High performance in fancy structures where denim look meets second skin property in the same product. Fancy weaves, broken twills and double face denims in high elasticity and super soft handles maintain an excellent growth and provide fashion and comfort.

    5. A super stretch story: Fix-Fit

    In the popular FixFit collection of super stretch and power stretch denims, Calik introduces modal denims in stay-black and stay-blue colors for ultimate comfort, softness, color performance and fit retention. Use of advanced fiber technology such as DualFx and Sorona all provide improved and stabilized recoveries of these highly elastic denims with an elasticity range of 50-85%. Overall, this season’s FixFit denims offered by Calik combine body shaping, natural softness and feeling luxurious.

    6. A unisex urban denims story: Manticore

    For unisex denim use for authentic constructions and masculine looks, Calik continues to offer new denims under Manticore. This season’s novelty in Manticore denims are the addition of power stretch denims with authentic constructions suitable both for menswear and women’s wear. This new addition offers ease of move but maintains the genuine denim look. Furthermore, Manticore continues to offer comfort stretch denims with finer looks, resin finishes and overdyes for smartwear denims.

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    7. A sustainable denims story: Botanical Sense

    Calik Denim continues with Botanical Sense, the sustainable collection and this season, introduces denims with recycled polyester and Crailar flax in addition to the existing organic cotton, recycled cotton, BCI cotton and natural fiber denims range. Crailar flax is a high performance fiber that requires much less water and chemicals during growth, and has remarkable dimensional stability, moisture wicking property and strong dye uptake, making it a very good replacement for cotton. Additionally, Crailar fiber has irregular slubs for more authentic and natural looks. As for the use of recycled pes, one meter of fabric contains 7 big bottles, adding meaning and fashion to the denim fabric.

     

    Calik is in an exclusive colloboration with Crailar Flax for developing denims made from this sustainable new fiber.

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  • Paige Denim F/W 2014 Women’s Lookbook

     Adam Geller – the creative director at Paige Denim – came out with the Fall Winter ‘14 women’s denim collection with a well travelled girl in mind.  The design team played around with  with angular seams, moto-esqe stitching, and innovative fabrics to create multi-dimensional garments . The central theme in their denim pieces seems to be patchwork , ultra distressing , and mixing multiple fabrics. Not the best collection yet from Adam Geller , but still interesting !

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    Paige Denim Fall Winter 2014 Women’s Lookbook

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    Paige Denim Fall Winter 2014 Women’s Lookbook

     Paige Denim Fall Winter 2014 Women’s Lookbook

    Paige Denim Fall Winter 2014 Women’s Lookbook

  • Arvind Denim Autumn Winter 15/16 Collection

    Arvind  (India ) has come out with some interesting concepts in their AW15/16 collections including multi fiber fabrics for strength and comfort , Neo denims with sustainable dyeing processes , Cord denims and more. We give here a brief synopsis of their Fall Winter 15/16 line in the words of their PD team.

    Cord  denims

    Corduroy has always been popular as a format winter wear but never explored in other dimensions. Arvind presents corduroy denims that fade as you wear and wash down with every wash. Cord denims include a vast pallete of forest shades and blues with  neo dyeing.

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    Neo Denims

    Our latest innovation- Neo Denim- offers a saturated dark blue shade that washes down and gradually and offers great contrast at every level making the jean look super rich. It is a new way of dyeing which is much more sustainable and does not waste any water in the process of dyeing and maintains a deep dyed look at the same time.

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    Knit Denims

    Since knits mould to fit body shapes and give comfort, a new amalgamation has been created by us – combining two methods of fabric construction to give a “ denim effect” using knit structures.

    Boomerang Denim

    A breed of highly stretchable fabric with extra softness and volume and high shape retention property making it bounce back into shape every time its being worn . The incorporation of special fiber and treatments impart extra suppleness and stretch for skinny jeans making it a highly fashionable product.

    Soft and Easy Stretch

    A new breed of stretch denim with soft feel , high and easy stretch and a better recovery. The incorporation of special fiber and treatments impart extra suppleness and and easy stretch for skinny jeans. Cotton- viscose blends provide extra luster and softness.

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    Performance Denim

    Multi filament tough fabrics ..

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    Sustainable Denims

    As a part of Sustainable Apparel Coalition , Arvind implements a number of sustainable technologies in various processes of production to bring out its sustainable collection. From Organic and BCI cottons to using natural indigos to advanced denim system for water conservation or using linens , Arvind follows a multi-pronged strategy to contribute towards eco sustainability.

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    Classic Men

    Stretch denim with improved high recovery and retains the looks of non-stretch rigid denim without de-shaping. This is a high performance product with poly spandex and cotton combination with clear twills , giving a clear texture.

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    Classic Women

    All season products  where they form the core offering of all brands.

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  • Wrangler Australia Fall Winter 2014 Lookbook

    Australia is very fashion and trend conscious nation when it comes to denims. We see small and big brands experimenting with latest fabrics, designs and styles to appeal to their dedicated customers.

    Wrangler Australia, in their AW14/15 look book focus on and use  bright and light  blues in their jeans and jackets both for men and women, coated shinies, and light shiny chambrays for shirts . Indigo knits have been used in abundance to create tees . Distressing is limited except on the boyfriend jeans for women. A sparkling of selvedge denim is used for men but jackets in  – trucker, sherpa and howlin vest styles dominates the men’s collection.

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    Strangler Ramble Blue Cherokee Shirt

    Wrangler Fall Winter 2014 Lookbook - Strangler Ramble Blue Cherokee Shirt

    Faded Navy

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    Chambray Blue

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    Indigo Tee and Tyler Jean

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    Rider Jacket

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    Sherpa Jacket and Selvedge Jean

    Wrangler Fall Winter 2014 Lookbook - Sherpa Jacket and Selvedge Jean

    Howlin Vest

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    Massacre Denim Jacket

    Wrangler Fall Winter 2014 Lookbook - Massacre Denim Jacket

    Stomper in Indigo Worn

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  • Vicunha AW-15/16 Denim Collection

    Vicunha, the famous denim group from Brazil  with production  distributed among five manufacturing facilities in Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina , brings out their AW15/16 denim collection. The collection has some interesting concepts including brilliant coatings (Carbolumen), denim for athletic purposes and super power stretches. We bring here a summary of their main concepts.

    SUPER POWER STRETCH

    Shirt weights, satin weaves, chambrays as well as 4×1, 3×1 and 2×1 weaves are part of the SUPER POWER STRETCH program that became one of the basis segments with a fabric elasticity of up to 67%.  The weights are mainly   between 7 and 10 oz. Alongside colors and washes, optics and structure play the leading role: “high density denims” with a clean look and a soft and comfortable feeling prevail which, according to Vicunha, are important menswear as well. Consequently, the highlights include light denim qualities produced from cotton or mixtures of Tencel for blue denim shirts, as well as in women’s fashion for jumpsuits, overalls and skirts. Thomas Dislich , marketing Director says :

    “In general, there is a strong trend towards fine, combed yarns, comfort yarns and polyamide: a soft, casual feeling is the most important issue.Thus, the SUPER POWER STRETCH remains a front-runner, not only for slim shapes, but also to guarantee the authenticity of form and best wearing comfort.”

     

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    ATHLETIC DENIM

    VICUNHA presents its ATHLETIC DENIM for the autumn/winter 2015/16  with an elastic stretch content of 76% for maximum comfort, elasticity and fit. It is a mixture of urban denim look on the outside and workout outfit feeling on the inside.

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    Vicunha - Athletic Denim

    Vicunha - Athletic Denim

    CARBOLUMEN

    Carbolumen is a finishing highlight which presents highly brilliant coatings, natural leather looks and qualities with a cool touch and recognizable denim identity thanks to progressive technologies. Besides brilliance, structure and high quality, the primary focus is on comfort,  fit and breathability. A sophisticated softening treatment ensures succinct effects and a  contrast of glossy and matt surfaces.

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    Vicunha - Carbolumen

    Vicunha - Carbolumen

    ECO-D

    ECO D are authentic colored jeans line made of warp dyed yarn and the fabric consists of 100% recycled polyester obtained from recycled PET bottles and 100% BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton.Each meter of fabric uses about 3 plastic bottles . Even for the dyeing process the normal water consumption is  reduced by approximately 80%, as claimed by the company- besides reusing about 70% of the remaining small amount of water.

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    PRINTED DENIM

    Animal prints , polka dots, baroque or tropical patterns for part of the printed collection.

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    METALLIC GLAM

    Glamour stays! Shine and glitter effects created through micro-particles applied on the fabric surface ensure exciting metallic looks. In addition to the characteristic black and silver, this season Metallic also strikes with strong colors such as royal blue and grass green. About 100 washes are guaranteed by the company for the high resistance and durability of the product.

    TRANSFORMING DENIM

    TRANSFORMING DENIM “turns“ blue denim into a  piece of art, which is mixed up with bright colors. The shades of color depend on the grade of chemical treatment, for instance, by the use of permanganate spray during the washing process. The creative diversity due to the various color shadings – from soft to vivid – allows a wide range of options for the production of unique, exclusive pieces.

  • Orta Anadolu AW 15/16 Concepts

    Orta , Turkey, brings out few interesting concepts for their Fall Winter ‘15/16 denim collection including the ‘Whites’  inspired by Aviation clothing , ‘Rebel Blues’  inspired by jeans worn by iconic figures like Marlon  Brando and James Dean etc. Here are the details of their denim concepts.  Orta define in their own words the idea and design behind each concept below which they are launching at Denim by PV.

    Arctic Whites

    “Capturing the golden age of aviation in the 1920’s and 30’s, and the spirit, elegance and romance of the first female pilots that took to the skies. The courage and style of heroines such as Amelia Earhart and Amy Johnson became Orta’s inspiration. This concept brings together original antique aviation clothing from The Vintage Showroom’s collection with Orta’s fabrics to create a wardrobe fit. Arctic Whites uses the shades of glaciers of the Arctic Ocean. Beautiful stone wash finishes, dirty off whites and greys capture the drama of this landscape of shadow and light while perfectly showcasing the fabrics chosen for the concept.”

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    Body Science

    “In this concept, Orta used science to create a kind of denim that fits for everybody’s desire.  With high stretch and great recovery, it’s flexible to your needs and has the endurance to keep up. Incredibly soft to the touch and luxurious against the skin, it offers you the comforts of home no matter where you go and what you do. Body Science knows how to keep you happy. With a dressy silhouette, impeccable drape and uncommon luster, it helps you look your best and lets you shine like the star you are.”

     

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    Comfort Squared

    “A new stretch technology developed by Orta for men to feel good to look good. Comfort Square creates a better range of motion for active men who require both form and function simultaneously in their daily wardrobe. Prorating the total 40% stretch in both warp and weft direction ensures good elasticity, whilst maintaining a denim look.”

     

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    Fitswell

    “The concept of Fits Well is devoted to an active lifestyle,comfortable and stylish enough for long days, and sharp enough for the nights that follow. Developed for both men and women, FitsWell yields freedom of motion. The highly engineered constructions are designed for a super slimming effect, whilst pampering your skin. Lift technology, defines the silhouette and retains its shape throughout the day. The micro PES fiber features amazing fluidity as well as incredible softness and moreover, Fits Well is a performance plus denim concept thanks to duo-core technology.”

     

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    Rebel Blues

    “From Marlon Brando to James Dean, Ginsberg to Kerouac, the legacy of the 1950’s rebellious spirit still stands strong. The legacy of the rebellious  youth is still very much with us everywhere from classic cars to motorcycles, basket houses to dive bars. Rebel Blues shows the heritage fabrics in Orta’s collection and their roots in this era. Playing with iconic 50’s biker rebel figures whilst reinterpreting classic silhouettes with vintage inspired washes to showcase the fabrics.”

     

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    Round Midnight

    “Round Midnight is a modern nod to the rock icons of the 60’s and 70’s. The 60’s and 70’s were a time of great change in the world, particularly in fashion. This change is personified by the rock icons of the time. From classic front men like Morrison, Jagger and Hendrix to punk bands like The Clash and The Ramones. ‘Round Midnight is a modern nod to these musical innovators.Developed for both men and women, it is a mix of breathable comfort underneath, with bold and sleek coatings on top. There are three new coatings: Glaze (soft feeling with a leather-like shine), Haze (smooth matte for a smart casual look with clean twill lines) and Craze(subtle, natural shine which develops a unique character with wear). This collection, designed by Serdar Uzuntas, is as wild and fresh as its inspiration.”

     

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  • G-Star Fall Winter 2014 Women’s Lookbook

    It’s Dark, Darker and Darkest !!. For Autumn/Winter 2014 women collection, G-Star is putting a spotlight on dark denim. Women’s pieces in deep blacks are offered in a range of coatings and finishes. By varying black textures and materials, timeless style is easy to achieve – as per G-Star. The dark denim have also been complemented by refined lustrous denims made from fine yarns in compact constructions. G-Star have always been great at handling dark denims and giving that refined classy look while using a wide variety of washing techniques on these denims. What we like about G-Star is their ability to make even an odd style like wide legs to come out looking elegant.

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    Note : US Denim import export data updated for March’ 14.

  • Capsule Denim Collection By Philip Lim

    Phillip Lim, a young designer from New York, introduces new line of 12 unique denim styles that seen to add a touch of elegance to the collection. Drawing upon the concept of a clean and minimalist aesthetics introduced by a number of high end designers like Chanel, Valentino, Tommy etc. the capsule collection is priced from $195.00 for a briolette top to $895 for a bold trench. The collection includes 12 non traditional denim pieces including tailor pants, classic coats, blazers etc. These non traditional boutique items have often been brought out by designers but have yet to attain critical acclaim and popularity. But nevertheless  it’s a bold and innovative attempt to give denim a completely different look.

     

    3.1 Phillip Lim Denim Capsule Collection

    3.1 Phillip Lim Denim Capsule Collection

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    Note : Check out our updated macro denim trade figures in the reports section

  • Levis Made and Crafted Fall Winter 2014 Lookbook

    Levi’s Made & Crafted showcase their Fall/Winter 2014 Lookbook . The collection takes inspiration from“tensions visible in the pacific Northwest” as well as the natural landscape of the area (you are free to interpret the meaning) . Levi’s Made & Crafted produces iconic clothing with a contemporary twist. The brand uses influences from traditional workwear, sportswear and military uniform styling, giving the premium line  a more considered approach to classic denim and outwear.

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    Levis’ created the Made and Crafted brand to evolve a premium label bringing together the best in denim and other apparel. The concept behind the label is summarized in their words:

    “Levi Strauss invented a simple blue jean that would forever change the way America, and the rest of the world, dressed. Levi’s® Made and Crafted™ builds on this legacy by designing tomorrow’s classics using today’s best materials and construction techniques."

    Claims for a superior product by the company is backed by focus on minute details that they have on their jeans and other garments. 

    • Our buttons are made from compressed cotton, bone and wood
    • The Levi’s “Arcuate” is stitched behind the pocket–gradually apearing with wear
    • We use real indigo and other natural dyesOur denim is carefully hand finished by the best laundries in the world
    • Every garment is cut, sewn and finished using the best methods available. Some items take a few days to make.
    • Our premium quality denim is woven in the USA, Japan and Italy
    • Our hand waxed leathers come from Italy..

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