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Ellus Fall Winter 2014 Collection

Brazil is one of the most denim fashion conscious country in the world. With a per capitaÂ consumption level that exceeds that of the US, Brazil has some novel jeans brands that have been existing for ages.Â One such denim brand is the Ellus. The Ellus was created in 1972 by Nelson Alvarenga and has a class of its own.

Visionary, entrepreneur Nelson Alvarenga invested in Jeanswear market yet when it came to creating this market in Brazil . The eraÂ of the 70s wasÂ a time when the young generation fought for freedom of expression and, in this spirit, the Ellus was born in 1972.

Five years later, the five pockets denimÂ brand became an object of desire. Then came other hits, such as canvas jeans, colorful and stone-washed, “the stone washed jeans the”Â and these were brought to Brazil by Elus. Today, Elus is synonymous with bold and authentic Jeanswear. Present throughout Brazil, the brand is also distributed in Europe, Middle East, Latin America, the U.S. and Asia.

Some images from their past collections

We are giving herebelow some latestÂ F/Wâ€™14 looks from the brand. What is interesting is that the double denim looks dominate . Dark deep dyed denims, subtle grays , formal styling and some intensively creative and differentÂ looksÂ Â are the key features from the collection .

November 17, 2013
Diesel SS 14 Women`s Preview

Diesel brings out the preview for their SSâ€™14 Womenâ€™s collection. The focus is on Jogg jeans â€“ the super comfortable knitted denims (Jogg Jeans) , multi layering to get mutated colors besides the essential denims for everyday and DNA Indigo, the iconic denim washes from Diesel. The collection show the dark and multi colored character of denim apart from some prints, colored backs etc.

JOGG JEANS

JERSEY+DENIM=JOGGJEANS. These are the hybrid denims. A unique fusion of design and new fabric that mashes the durability of denim with the comfort of sweatpants. Cutting edge, these are crafted with a unique fabric that weaves together the style of denim with the versatility of jersey whose offspring is an activewear denim.

DNA MUTATION

These are the seasonal showcase of Dieselâ€™s most avant garde innovations in denim treatment. They developed multi-layering technologies to colour and decolour the fabric, creating colours never seen in denim. Diesel claims

â€œOur top secret recipes create a constantly evolving third dimension, enhancing the garment and giving birth to unseen mutations of colourâ€.

ESSENTIAL DENIM

Everything you would expect to find in a diesel denim collection. The washes you expect, no, demand to find in any denim collection worth its salt.

â€œTruly a denim for every occasion. From clean to treated. From dark to light. A denim for everyday . For everyhow. But not everybodyâ€.

DNA INDIGO

Diesel describes their DNA Indigo collection :

â€œThe seasonal showcase of our most iconic blue denim washes; the true origin. Adopting our most refined and new techniques to achieve a true, but never seen before vintage look.this season we have new washes, new fabrics and new details. Each denim goes through many stages of handcrafting in order to guarantee a vintage look on the most comfortable of fabricâ€.

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November 16, 2013
SS’ 14 Looks from Cheap Monday
For Spring 2014, Cheap Monday playsÂ with the idea of hubris and makes inflatable egos visible through an exaggerated silhouette and narcissistic graphics. The collection is confident with an in-your-face aesthetic and kick-ass attitude, channeling bold artists from the 90s.

A decisive street look from that time period emphasizes this new direction. Patchwork has an important place in the collection.Â Seasonal key colours are black, white and grey marl, where prints play an important part. Spring/Summer 2014 certainly has a subdued palette with emphasis on such colors.Gone are the bright pastel colors that marked previous SS collections.Â The cut is a lot more relaxed whilst maintaining the clean lines that the brand has come to be known for. The Spring 2014 Collection consists of three themes;
- Exaggerated Silhouette
- Fragmented Reality
- Buffalo Riot.
Exaggerated Silhoutte features egocentric prints, intarsia text, fat stripes and contrasting silhouettes. Fragmented Reality is defined by collage prints, prints on prints, patchwork looks, cut-outs, large details and gold.
More is more is the motto for the final theme, Buffalo Riot. Tribal style lettering in prints and graphics, a bright palette and color coatings make up the themeâ€™s cartoonish aesthetic and strong street vibe. As a whole, the Cheap Monday Spring 2014 Collection makes no apologies and embraces the narcissim of our age, while it at the same time pays homage to the orginal mes, myselves and Is.

About :
Cheap Monday was born in order to offer an alternative for people who wanted fashionable jeans but didnâ€™t agree with the increasing prices of the brands which were popular at the time. The first 800 pairs with the characteristic skull logo hit the market in 2004. Since then, the production has reached a new level in terms of pieces as well as in product range. Today Cheap Monday can be found in more than 30 countries, in about 1 600 stores around the world.
November 4, 2013
Citizens of Humanity Spring Summer 2014 Women’s Lookbook

For their spring / summer collection 2014 put Citizens of Humanity at three pioneering styles:Â Maritime details take on a touch of 70’s bohemian , which is mainly the combination of fresh white and rich red and blue colors , in classic Navy tradition lightweight coveralls, as well as the return of flared jeans reflects. We can also see the vintage wash and flare. Military influences and references to the nomadic life found in cargo fits of newly developed materials and a color palette of rich earth tones. Irregular faded washes and patterns, such as the Thalia Jacket, or Charlie Flare, consciously play with the longing for distance and unlimited freedom. As a supplement to the main collection operates the premium vintage line which offers luxurious and contemporary nostalgia. Meet on non-tree-lined materials to create exceptional vintage washes and hand-made details to create an authentic, sophisticated denim distressed look. Specially made â€‹â€‹labels and hangtags give the line its unique exclusive touch.

October 29, 2013
Denim by PV Shanghai Show Oct 2013

The third edition of Denim by PV Asia will be held at Shanghai on 22nd and 23rd Oct. Over 25 companies from the denim supply chain will participate in the show.Â The show will also feature an open table conference on â€˜Responsible Creationsâ€. This conference is organized in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S â€“ an Italian forum .The speakers will include Luca Galvani (Sustainable and compliance manager ), Georgio Armani, Enrique Silla from Jeanologia and others. Different companies and mills will showcase their products including Isko which will showcase their XMenâ€™s , Reform and other products, Soorty which will show their Natureâ€™s Beauty , Candy Floss and other looks, Kassim denim from Pakistan will bring out their sustainable collections etc .

I shall be visiting the show and will be available at this local Chinese number +86-13825178026

October 20, 2013
Evisu Hand Painted Jeans

Evisu (Japan) has always had a distinct persona as a denim brand. They have always followed their own trendsÂ . This effect of hand-painted denim cannot be duplicated and replaced by standardized manufactured jeans, adding a unique personal patina to the pair of jeans.

The famous hand-painted EVISU “Seagull” logo on the back pocket was reminiscent of American vintage jeans during World War II, which at the time had to be printed instead of sewn due to restrictions on thread and other materials essential to the war effort. Over time, the hand-painted logos chipped and faded as the denim would distress- each jean becoming an individually distinctive, and collectible, vintage item in the process. At first, EVISU only managed to produce fourteen jeans a day using its antique looms and insisted to hand-paint the brand’s seagull logo on every single pair of jeans produced.

Today, EVISU still continue to express their obsessive attention to details, having hand-painted jeans service at selected stores. As EVISU uses water-based paints, painted pockets and patterns will gradually fade and the paint will crack naturally after washing and wearing. This effect of hand-painted jeans cannot be duplicated and replaced by standardized manufactured jeans, adding a unique personal patina to the pair of EVISU jeans.

Dirt effect

Crinkled with hand brushed dirt and creases Hand-sand effect around the thigh area Dirt colored effects and scattered bleaching patterns painted

Handbrush effect

Crinkled with hand brushed creases Hand-sand effect around the thigh area Dirt colored effects painted

Ripped effect

Hand-stitch crinkles effects near the waistline, front pocket and the leg-open Dirt colored effects painted on the area around the knees

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October 17, 2013
FDMTL Japan |FW’13 Collection
FDMTL â€“ with a long complete name ofÂ Full Agreement Luxury-
is a denim label from Tokyo, Japan which aims to be differentiate itself from other brands in Japan. While most brands in Japan focus on Raw denim, FDMILâ€™s main emphasis is on distressed denims. They also work out interesting and not so regular looksÂ with their denims. We spoke to the founder and creative designer Tsuyoshi GakuÂ to know more about the label.
When we asked him about the concept behind his label and its long name, he described :

â€œFUNDAMENTAL AGREEMENT LUXURY” produces mainly denim garments which are made in the world-wide manufacturing capital for denimÂ Okayama, Japan Their uncompromising products are carefully made with such incredible detail that is difficult to obtain by mass production means.The brand name is derived from the literal interpretation of its words. FUNDAMENTAL AGREEMENT = having a basic agreement with our customers to provide them with quality product. Our promise. LUXURY = suggests that our product is a cut above the rest in every wayâ€

To stress further the make of the brand , he further said :

â€œFUNDAMENTAL AGREEMENT LUXURY denim is “JAPAN MADE”. This includes the fabric, sewing and manufacturing. The vast knowledge and experience from skilled workmen is put into each product, resulting in detailed special product that you can ‘ t achieve through mass production.

Check out their video on jeans manufacturing here

When we wanted to clarify with him the reason for focusing on distressed denimÂ while most Japanese brands tend to be oriented towards raw denim, he said:

â€œI like jeans because i think jeans is an industrial product just like TV, iPod etc ,but at the same time, jeans are more like creatures ,because they change…depending on the shape of the person who wears etc…i like the distressing process, and this is why iâ€™m making distress jeans, but i would say it’s an aging jeans jeans in which you can feel the background. And our customers are quite comfortable in distressed jeans. â€¦..All our jeans are hand made, we use small machines too, but work withÂ hands too. For the sewing process, we use vintage sewing machines too â€“ Union Special machines.Â And the distressing is done by hands and not large laundries.

For itsÂ FWâ€™13 collection, FDMTL follows two concepts –
- Bi color
- Military
Putting 2 or more kinds of fabric together and trying to show new feeling of fabrics is what is the focus for this collection as per Tsuyoshi Gaku . He further says

â€œi like making clothing only with denim fabric, but for the current season most items are made with the combination of some kinds of fabricsâ€¦â€.

Looks from part of his collection follow . The bi-color and bi-fabricÂ combinations are particularly interesting in some of them especially where military fabrics have been conjoined with the denim fabrics. Distressing on some of the jeans is quite intricate and the hard work appreciable. The retail price point ofÂ FDMLÂ range from $150-$350 .
October 4, 2013
Joe’s Jeans Fall Winter 2013 Collection

The Joeâ€™s Jeans fall 2013 lookbook brings out some very cool garmentsÂ and combos and play around with fabrics, wash and stylingÂ to create some very desirable looks . The brand explores Plaids, Camoe motifs, different prints and lot of waxed denim. Choose between preppy accents, bohemian vibes or even sporty chic ensembles with a classy twist . And the accessories to go with the denim are not forgettable either â€“ whether its ankle boots, trendy metallic oxfords, chic pointy toe pumps, cool metallic bracelets . The women clothing are grunge inspired and for those who love edgy and urban garments.

With 1990s inspired looks, the label plays with dark and deep shades of denimÂ – other than pure indigo. The waxed denim , prints (also for men!) , motifs â€“ all add color to the collection .

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About Joeâ€™s :
Joe’s Jeans products are the creation of Joe Dahan, the founder and president of Joe’s Jeans, Inc. Joe grew up in Casablanca. A place that fed his eyes with contrasting elements. From attending a private French school, in the colonial period of all white buildings, to walking through what he terms “uncivilized markets”, with wild animals.After leaving Morocco for Los Angeles, and keeping with his rebel spirit, Joe made his initial impact on the fashion world with a menswear line called “Joe the Hun”, casual body-enhancing bohemia wear, offering guys freedom from the Wall Street “American Psycho” prototype.

September 30, 2013
AW13 Evisu Collection

Japanese denim specialist EVISU infuses core elements of traditional Japanese denim wear with modern touches to create itsÂ 2013 Autumn Winter Collection. The collection is presented in a series of advertisements shot across multiple locations in Tokyo that best capture the spirit and style of the brand.

EVISU Private Stock Collection

Traditional Japanese denim wear is at the core of the EVISU brand and the EVISU Private Stock collection, the brandâ€™s flagship line, showcases the essence of Japanese culture at superlative levels of quality and craftsmanship. The entire collection is crafted in Okayama, Japan, the home of Japanese denim. Using sophisticated, specially crafted looming machines, the premium quality unsanforized selvedge denim, KIBATA, undergoes more than 30 steps to dye it the famous indigo blue color. A handful of recognized master craftsmen then hand paint the EVISU Seagull logo on the back pockets in separate layers. TheseÂ jeans are an example ofÂ Japanese commitment to perfectionistÂ craftsmanship.

EVISU Heritage Collection

â€œClassic with a Twistâ€ underpins the design direction of the EVISU Heritage collection. Fusing new-age design elements with traditional denim wear, the collection offers a sophisticated and stylish look. This season EVISU integrates the ever-popular camouflage print and other outdoor gear elements into the collection, which makes the pieces easy to complement with a variety of styles, offering a different and more mature side to denim wear.

EVISU Genes Collection

The stylish EVISU Genes collection is a core line within the EVISU brand. It stands out from the other collections by being designed specially for the street. This new-age, pop-colored denim package is inspired by Tokyoâ€™s unbridled buzz and presents the fun-loving face of Japan to the world. Suitable for all ages, the collection features elements such as patchwork and colorful prints that are used to update classic designs such as MA-1 and varsity jackets. The bright color palette for slim and skinny denim adds a more modern touch to the entire collection.

Womenâ€™s Collection

Denim may highlight the masculinity of men, but it has the opposite effect on women. A slim silhouette of denim showcases feminine curves, while the right pair of shorts can bring attention to a womanâ€™s youthful vitality.Â Evisu tries to pep this up !

Some cool looks from the collection shot at different locations in Tokyo..

September 27, 2013
Vicunha SS’ 15 Denim Trends

“It’s a denim reboot!” Thomas Dislich, Director for Europe and Asia, succinctly sums up Spring/Summer 2015! “The blue gold is back on top as the protagonist in all collections. Denim is once again a fashion dynamo, and will significantly impact the shape of the market.” “Real denim” with cross-effects and irregular thread structures will play an important role. Discreet lines will more likely be in the background, while vintage is unmistakably at the fore!

VICUNHA is known worldwide forÂ collections and production volumes â€“over 100 different items per season and about 14 million meters produced per month â€“ and even better known for its pioneering role in South America. The denim powerhouse meets the highest international standards in terms of environmental protection, social responsibility, recycling and the sustainable, clean production of cotton. For years, VICUNHA has worked exclusively with cotton farms in Brazil and the USA whose business and employee policies meet the approved standards. In addition, the company is one of MARKS & SPENCER’s “Plan A” partners.July 2013, BCI’s South American debut took place in the VICUNHA showroom n SÃ£o Paulo.

SSâ€™15 – DENIM REBOOT

DENM REBOOT is VICUNHA’s general seasonal theme for Spring/Summer 2015.Itâ€™s also the name of this group of highlights, which includes some ofÂ the most fashionable items. Here are some select denim fabrics from Vicunha for SSâ€™15 from the â€˜Denim Rebootâ€™â€¦. Gradient The Gradient line is striking thanks to its distinctive cross hedging and very lightweight 10-oz weight. It’s ideal for vintage effects in inner linings, as well as for distressed jeans and the used look. Blaine Blaine is eyecatching with its 11.5-oz weight, conspicuous cross structures and stronger ring slubs in a beautiful indigo. American vintage with iconic James Dean allure! Also perfect for dark dyeing! Â Â Jordan This cool, unusual green-cast vintage look in an authentic 12-oz weight counts on relaxed texture and open weave cross hedging.

Tango

Tango is oriented towards Japanese denim, in 12-oz and a summery dark blue. Strong irregular threads with ring effects and heritage-inspired slubs catch the eye.

Sendai II

This is the resurrection of a VICUNHA classic, one of the big favorites from 10 years ago. The 11-oz heritage line is experiencing a brilliant comeback through the use of new technologies, and gives commercial trends just the right twist.

Kiroshi

Comfortable stretch for men and women is essential. Especially this robust 12-oz line with strong textures in special dark blue indigo. CORE LINES The 100% cotton CORE LINES are strong all-round items made for function, with dense textures, and â€“ depending on the wash â€“ a more unobtrusive look. A quieter alternative or the ideal complement to the DENIM REBOOT trend highlights. Jackson The 12.75-oz Jackson features close-ups and fine interpretations with fashionable cross hedging. Its wearing comfort makes it an excellent choice for comfortable yet fashionable styles geared towards middle-aged customers. Marvin The 11.5-oz Martin is great for authentic, robust, non-elastic boyfriend jeans, equally beloved by fashionable girls and stylish male teenagers. Ridge With a weight of 11.8-oz, this all-round item is suitable for all washes and product lines.Ridge is especially beloved and purchased in large amounts by the major international verticals. CORE STRETCH/MOOVE Super stretch and power stretch are still essential components. In women’s denim,body-hugging sexiness without tightness is essential for both boutique and mainstream businesses! VICUNHA claims to have developed high degrees of silkiness through satin weaves and the use of fluid twisted threads. Andaluz In a light 8.4-oz weight, specially combed and twisted threads yarns charm with a fine, silky feel. Polyester blends make for excellent recovery, in order to ensure perfect fit over the long term. Caprice This 9.8-oz light cotton satin luxuriates in poetic shades of silky soft blue denim in summer colors.

Some moreÂ Looks from Vicunha denim collection

September 15, 2013
Paige Denim Fall Winter 2013 Women’s Lookbook

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

Play with luxury in a wondrously whimsical world where haute hues of green and rose bloom alongside our intoxicating indigos and moody blues. Paige denim brings out some exotic looks complementing indigo with other hues like green and rose, a sprinkle of prints . Paige premium has always been strong on their fits and this collection looks no different.

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WONDROUSLY WHIMSICAL

Paige ultra dip ultra skinny has an amazing play of multiple colors in the jeans â€“ through fabric and wash innovation.

A real cool jacquard woven short look shorts seemingly extended into a ripped jeans . Very different !

Just some very cool play of light blue on dark indigo achieved in washing process in the Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinny jeans.

MOODY BLUES

BLOOM
Ripped, ripped, rippedâ€¦Paige skyline skinny jeans

A cool denim jacket of light stretch denims paired with printed denim.

About : Paige Denim 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 menâ€™s and womenâ€™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. Paige Denim, PPD Jeans for Men, Paige Maternity, and Paige Petites are available at Paige Boutiques in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York and at fine retailers nationwide.

September 9, 2013
Diesel Fall Winter 2013 Women’s Denim Lookbook

We had previously posted the FWâ€™13 lookbook of Diesel Menâ€™s Denim . The cool collectionâ€™s central characteristic was dark and grey colors, other colors â€“ color mutations as Diesel calls it and some classic indigo redesigned. The womenâ€™s lookbook is also directed on similar lines with Black and Gray mutations, color mutations and some vintage pieces created with different indigo looks. Of course, the women collection is more girlish , though seemingly no-nonsense looks.

Diesel Fall Winter 2013 Denim Collection from Denimsandjeans.com

Black and Gray Mutation :-

The black and gray mutations bring out the darker and grey cast colors for women as well. Light greys, stripes , laser prints are all part of this collection.

COLOR MUTATION : –

Mutation of colors brings out some bright reds, purple, dark turquoise and some cool mixes of browns/beige color with greys at the seams.

INDIGO & VINTAGE :-

The Indigo vintage seems to be the collection on which Diesel seems to have worked very hard. They say

â€œ.OUR BLUE DENIM, WORKED, TREATED AND HANDCRAFETD TO CREATE A UNIQUE VINTAGE PIECE. FOR TRUE DENIM (OBSESSIVE) LOVERS, THE PROVERBIAL CRÃˆME DE LA CRÃˆME OF THE "CLASSIC BLUE" INDIGO WORLD. DESIGNED WITH A CLINICALLY INSANE PASSION, THESE HAVE BEEN CRAFTED WITH OUR MOST COMPLEX WASHES AND QUINTESSENTIAL DESIGNâ€¦..â€

August 31, 2013