AW’ 16 Denim Trends – DENIMSANDJEANS

Pharrell Williams Unveils His First Campaign For G-Star Raw | Fall 2016

Sandeep Agarwal — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:56:32 +0000

Since February 2014, After the announcement made by Pharrell Williams about the collaboration between G-Star Raw and his textile company Bionic Yarn called “RAW for the Oceans,” a collection of denim made from recycled plastic that is found in the ocean, everyone was eagerly waiting to see his creations and now , the wait is over ! Pharrell Williams has finally unveiled an exclusive first look at its Fall/Winter 2016 campaign — the first to be conceived under Pharrell as the company’s Head of Imagination. Interesting thing is that , he is himself appeared in the new collection’s family portrait which showcases a cool range of denim wear for both men and women .

For the campaign, Williams came out in front and center, answering the question “What is raw?” to promote the new G-Star Raw collection in the following video .

We will be looking at more experimental threads from Pharrell Williams in the coming seasons as he tries to give some of his touch to the brand and its products.

Indigo Tops From Naked And Famous – F/W 2016 Collection

Sandeep Agarwal — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:29:04 +0000

Breaking the stereotype and going out of the box every time is what Canadian Brand – Naked And Famous tries to do everytime. No washes, no embroidery, no gimmick, just the best fabric in the world combined with modern fits in their collections.The Canadian Brand has recently launched its Fall/Winter 2016 Collection. The brand is known for using only the most unique and rare denim fabrics mainly from prestigious mills in Japan.

From checks to selvedges to flannels and terries , the shirts are mainly unwashed or just rinsed and bring out the special character of these indigo variant fabrics.

Real Indigo/Red Plaid – Boyfriend Shirt

Composition 100% Cotton Color Indigo/Red Fabric Origin Japan

Indigo Dobby Denim- Bomber Jacket

Composition	100% Cotton
Color	Indigo
Fabric Origin	Japan

Real Indigo French Terry – Hoodie

Composition	100% Cotton
Color	Indigo
Fabric Origin	Canada
Weight	12Oz
Fit Description	Slim fit through body and arms

Indigo Selvedge Ripstop- Selvedge Shirt

Composition	100 % Cotton
Color	Indigo
Fabric Origin	Japan
Fit Description	The Selvedge Shirt is a slim long straight fit with an extended back with selvedge detail on the hem.

Indigo Selvedge Chambray With Plaid – Selvedge Shirt

Composition	100 % Cotton
Color	Indigo
Fabric Origin	Japan
	The Selvedge Shirt is a slim long straight fit with an extended back with selvedge detail on the hem.

Real Indigo Flannel Indigo Black -Regular Shirt

Composition	100 % Cotton
Color	Indigo/Black
Fabric Origin	Japan
	More room in the body and arms with no back darting.

Indigo Selvedge Birdseye -Selvedge Shirt

Composition	100 % Cotton
Color	Indigo/Black
Fabric Origin	Japan
	The Selvedge Shirt is a slim long straight fit with an extended back with selvedge detail on the hem.

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Tommy Hilfiger Ad Campaign F/W ’16 – Hailey Baldwin and Lucky Blue Smith

Sandeep Agarwal — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:52:16 +0000

Tommy Hilfiger announces its Fall/Winter 2016 Hilfiger Denim global advertising campaign, 24/7 Hailey Baldwin & Lucky Blue Smith, which follows the two models and influencers on a 24-hour adventure through Los Angeles, California. Hailey Baldwin is having a great run as she was also part of the Guess Campaign . The two models front the 2016 Fall campaign, which was shot by Devyn Galindo and the collection includes frayed denim, jean jackets , skirt overalls and slim fit silhouettes. In this Ad Campaign , the 19-year-old is posing up a storm with Utah-born hunk Lucky Blue Smith, 18, modeling the designer’s Hilfiger Denim line. The campaign is “a 24-hour adventure captured through Los Angeles.”

Fall 2016 Ready To Wear–Part I

Sandeep Agarwal — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 11:29:32 +0000

For the Fall 2016 looks, we bring the collections from 4 well known designers – each of whom gives a totally different taste and interpretation to what denim would look like in Winters for them. Lets savor their flavor !

Off-White

OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOHâ„¢ is a fashion label rooted in current culture at a taste-level particular to now . With all its garments made in Milan, the brand tries to play around with denim aesthetics – using not so uncommon fabrics and using color combinations, embellishments and unique styles.

Paul & Joe

Paul & Joe goes for clean and suit cuts for its Fall 16 Denim looks. Medium dark light slub flat finish fabrics add to the formal looks created by the designer.

Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren loves the hi-fashion looks to go with denim. Denim is made over with highly fashionable silver foil prints to go along with velvet jackets and accoutrements .

Kenzo

Kenzo is always looked upon as an inspirational brand brining new paradigms to most of their collections. Though not minimalist as previous ones, the Fall 16 collection draws inspiration from fifties housewife staples, such as cigarette pants and pumps and bring out the collection with high colored mini dresses , floral prints and motifs besides nautical influences. Overall, a different type of collection than what we have seen before .

Chanel Fall Winter`16 – Ready to Wear

Sandeep Agarwal — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:52:07 +0000

Chanel FW16 collection has a decent sprinkle of denim – once again emphasizing that denim is ‘Hi-Fashion’ clothing for some of the top designers around the world . Karl Lagerfeld uses the , once workwear fabric, together with some of the most bright girlish colors – pink and purple – and further topping that with a piles of pearl necklace thrown in . Innovative use of denim in hats , boots , gloves, purses further adds to the glamour !

Diesel Black Gold Puts On More Glam For Fall 2016 !

Sandeep Agarwal — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 03:08:38 +0000

Diesel Black Gold adds on further glam to remain attractive to enable the DBG clientele coming back ! Adding a bit of razzle – dazzle to the collection, the collection makes extensive use of Lurex jacquard and metallic leather besides playing with design proportions. Lurex, shiny leathers , cropped denim inset with jacquard and velvet helped elaborate the nightscape theme the brand took.

Velvet printed jeans were one of the most attractive pieces from the collection. Though a technical possibility for quite some time, new dimensions are taken on when Diesel uses it. Velvet had been printed , in 3D, onto the surface of jeans either in full or in patterns. Mottled patterns were eye catching while the allovers had more glam effect. The jeans were paired with lurex turtlenecks to create that perfect party night out looks.

Niche Labels – Pre-Fall 2016 Trends !

Sandeep Agarwal — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 11:15:50 +0000

As denim gets more hauteur , a number of niche designer labels start using denim into their collections with increased frequency. This leads denim to the Hi-Fashion highway . We bring some looks from some of the designers, who are not so denimish , to see how they are using denim and hence the possibilities of denim trends being influenced by them.

Cédric Charlier

Cédric Charlier won the Moêt Hennessy Fashion Award in 1998 and subsequently worked at the House of Céline in Paris for two years under the creative direction of Michael Kors. He then joined Jean Paul Knott’s studio for two other years. His usage of denim has been simple but effective. With unisex loose pajama styled denim lowers, dark collared light jackets, the designer used denim to merge into his collection of kilt skirts, fisherman knits, double breasted coats etc. Slip dresses seem to be back in style.

6397

6397’s luxe fabrications continue to set them apart from the bulk of its peers. Pre-Fall had a number of these: denim Mao jackets, slinky ribbed knits , simple washed denims with those tomboyish looks .6397 has been offering slip dresses since its earliest collections and it does not fail to bring them back again in denim !

Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel creates a mystique with her collections which reflect a certain amount of whimsy .It could be further seen with her denim jacket and high-rise, button-fly flares, both covered in patches, denim pajamas or denim one pieces.

Alexis Mabille

Sailor styled skinny jeans with large nautical buttons, sequined tuxedo, frilled denim were the highlights of the collection from Alexis Mabille .

Creatures of the Wind

Chris Peters and Shane Gabier presented the Pre-Fall collection for Creatures of the Wind. Crisp denim skirts and dungarees in white and black were visible. The raw unwashed look of the fabric was accentuated with bold stitches. The feeling was of clothes that have “been lived in and had fun in, and related to 70s era.

Karen Walker

Karen Walker ,from New Zealand , has always had a taste for pop culture and that reflects in her collections. Echoes could be felt in the ribbed cuffed jeans and elasticated-waist miniskirts and dresses and suggest affection for sports and movement.

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson has been focusing on “Deconstructed luxury” as her theme . She takes artisanal route to creating some high end collection with all kinds of hand-touched details—hand-embroidery, hand-smocking, hand-pin-tucking etc. Acid washed denim is used to create dungarees, dresses and pajamas.

Red Valentino

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli bring a lean ’70s silhouette, with flower and bird embroideries and to the midi-length skirts and jeans. It was embroidery all the way for Red Valentino.

Belstaff

Some cool Pre-Fall biker denim jackets by Belstaff !

Mugler

Clean tailored jackets , super stretchy leggings and some acid washed jeans were a part of Mugler’s denim outfits for Pre Fall. Focus was on clean looks without much ado .

Rebecca Minkoff

Flared jeans and denim minis from Rebecca Minkoff

Emilio Pucci

The denim looks from Emilio Pucci were exuberantly sequined. Evening dresses had a louche ’70s air reminiscent of Pucci’s leisure-loving clientele, which included very pretty flowing dresses with capelike bodices.

Givenchy Pre Fall 2016 Denim Trends

Sandeep Agarwal — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:47:30 +0000

Worker denims, leather paneled jeans and jackets, new and reprised print motifs and couture like embellishments, including delicate floral embroideries crawling over flight jackets were the highlights of denim part of Givenchy Pre Fall 2016 Collection.
The same could be said for most of the collection, which eschewed street style shock value for nuanced elegance.

Daniel Silverstain Pre-Fall 2016

Sandeep Agarwal — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 12:06:10 +0000

Daniel Silverstain, an Israeli designer based in New York City exploring textiles and natural forms in an era of hi-technology and industrialism, expanded on his premise of multi-functionality. His designer apparels prominently focuses on the future which is very apparent in her creations. Daniel’s creations aim for innovation, essentiality and futurism.

A silver puffer and denim coat, for example, featured removable denim sleeves, while a jacquard top had an adjustable hem — wear it as a micro-mini dress or a tunic. Still in its infancy, the two-year-old label’s future depends upon developing his relaxed utilitarian aesthetic beyond adjustable garments.

Rajby Men’s Collection AW16/17

Sandeep Agarwal — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 02:22:17 +0000

Rajby (Pakistan) bring out their AW16/17 collection with a special focus on Authentic vintage fabrics – a revival of classic constructions , colors and red tones ,Burberry bikers – special sheen multi color coatings on comfort stretches- targeted for the biker community and the rough and tough ones, High street fashion super dark denims . The product development team of Rajby mentions that their new collection uses special color combinations with unique dyeing methods and refined finishes . The company is a vertically integrated operation from yarn to garments and produces 20 million mtrs of denim fabrics and 18 million denim garments p.a. and provides washing and design support to their buyers alongwith in addition to selling fabrics and garments.