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For those in NYC, check out Rogan (yes, the CFDA award-winners) from Nov 30 to Dec 3 for 30-70% off the archives and the current fall collection. They'll even have mulled wine to warm your belly.
Check it out:
Rogan
91 Franklin Street
New York, NY 10013
Hitting shelves March 1, 2008 is one of the most exciting collaborations we've seen in quite a while. The Jordan Levi's Collection brings together two American icons, the Levi's 501 and the Air Jordan. The men's only collector's set, called the 23/501 collection, features not only a co-branded jean, but also Air Jordan Retro 1 sneakers and a signature t-shirt. Best of all, you won't have to worry about tracking down each piece of the trifecta as they will only be available in a limited-edition set wrapped in co-branded packaging.
The jeans are classic 501's constructed in premium selvage denim and lined in signature Jordan Brand elephant print. We're most excited about the sneaker protector at the cuff to keep the Retro 1's free of indigo transfer. Additionally, there will be a gold metallic button fly and the Jumpman logo embroidered on the pockets with the Jordan Brand name on the signature leather waistband patch.
Pretty hot, but as hard as it is to believe, it gets even better with the sneaker. The Air Jordan Retro 1's are constructed of Levi's denim and printed with the traditional elephant graphic design.
Mark your calendars and hit up Levi's in SoHo, NYC, San Fran, Santa Monica, and Chicago's Michigan Ave store to ensure you get one of the limited sets. They'll also be available online at levi.com. More of a Nike fan? The set will be available at select Niketown stores as well.
Level 99 is one of our favorite "under the radar" brands. Founded in 2005, they've managed to keep their quality high and trends at bay. As you know, we're big fans of classic, clean jeans and Level 99 provides just that. There's no forced celebrity endorsements and no sparkle and fade hype. Instead, the collection features timeless jackets and pants ranging between $108-$205 and can be found at stores such as Anthropologie, Fred Segal, and Neiman Marcus in the US. For those outside the US, '08's going to be a good year for you! Level 99's jumping the pond and launching distribution in Europe and Japan.
If they sound familiar, you might recognize them from features in Lucky, WWD, and Life & Style where we helped their readers find the perfect side seam jeans.
For more info: Level99
We apologize for our very lengthy Thanksgiving holiday. To hopefully win some cred back, check out this offer from Chip & Pepper. From now until Dec. 31, print out the coupon above and present at any Chip & Pepper store for 20% off your purchase. Not too shabby, eh?
Our favorites, Kip and Sonja of Rubin Chapelle are jumping on the sample sale bandwagon this week. Stop by today until Saturday to check out their Meatpacking District shop and up to 70% off the Rubin Chapelle collection as well as their STELLAR denim line, 192 Doves.
Check it out:
Rubin Chapelle
410 West 14th Street
Thurs-Fri 12-7pm
Sat 12-6pm
Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Tis the season! Check out the sample sale at the News Nov. 14-16 for discounts on brands such as Band of Outsiders, Vena Cava, and even cheaper Cheap Mondays.
Normally we're only jealous of people living in San Francisco because they get to enjoy chowder in sourdough bread bowls and tour Alcatraz whenever they'd like. But, now that the Vault, Levi Strauss & Co.'s permanent, public exhibition of artifacts from the company's Archives is open, we have a third.
Located in the first floor of their corporate headquarters, the 900 sqft space showcases everything from company catalogs to 19th Century Original 501(R) blue jeans. While you're there, we recommend checking out the clothing rack timeline of Levi's apparel, the poster collection, and the documentary on preserving vintage denim.
Keep your eyes pealed for our denim crush, Lynn Downey, Levi's company historian, as she and the Archives staff handle these unique pieces everyday in preservation of the next generation of Levi's wearers.
Check it out:
The Vault
1155 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Seven days a week, 9am-6pm
PHOTOS: Hangauer/Kissinger
The site features a full range of products including apparel, denim, accessories, and underwear as shown on 3D models twisting and turning to allow the customer to see how the fabric moves, and how styles look on a body, not just a mannequin.
Wilbert Das, who you may remember from the amazing hologram runway show project, also oversaw this creative endeavor with the in-house Diesel Creative Team. To guarantee exceptional service and customization, Diesel paired up with YOOX Group, famous for their designer outlet, YOOX.com.
Check it out at: Diesel.com
This week we've been packed with denim sale invites and of course we want to share them with you! Check out all the info below and let us know what your favorite scores have been.
Earnest Sewn, Nov. 5-9
819 Washington Street, Street level
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Cash, Amex, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Traveler's Checks
$22-75 for men, women, and kids
Owl's Lab/J Brand, Nov. 10
20 East 12th Street
Sat 1-6pm
15% off all J Brand jeans for women
Ben Sherman, Nov. 13-16
Clothingline
261 West 36th Street, Floor 2
Tues & Thurs 10am-6:45pm
Wed & Fri 10am-5:45pm
Cash, Amex, MasterCard, Visa
up to 50% off men's and women's clothing
Evisu, Nov. 13-16
Clothingline
261 West 36th Street, Floor 2
Tues & Thurs 10am-6:45pm
Wed & Fri 10am-5:45pm
Cash, Amex, MasterCard, Visa
up to 50% off men's and women's clothing
Start London, Nov. 16-18
20% off all fall and winter stock for men and women including PRPS and Earnest Sewn
For all those in NYC, stop by Owl's Lab this Saturday, November 10, from 1-6pm for 20% off all J Brand jeans. As you can see in the Denim Diaries below, all of Hollywood's starlets are raving around these amazing fitting jeans. They'll have a J Brand specialist on hand to make sure you find the perfect fit and popcorn and cola to snack on. (perfect for bored boyfriends too)
Owl's Lab
20 East 12th Street (btwn University and 5th Avenue)
212-633-2672
With the help of our favorite people at FashionWeekDaily.com, check out the Denim Diaries below. Keep your eyes peeled for everyone from Whitney from the Hills to Juliette Lewis.
For move videos: FashionWeekDaily.com
We were cruisin' one of our favorite sites, Jezebel.com, and saw this amazing photo of Kate Moss. Sure, she can do no wrong, but with all the skinny jeans, wide-legged jeans, high waist jeans, it's nice to see a good ole pair of dark wash bootcuts.
What do you think? Is it time to return to the basics?
Photo: SOURCE
We already clued you in to the new Levi's book penned by Lynn Downey(left,) the brand historian for Levi Strauss. This time, we were lucky enough to bend her ear for a bit for our Five Questions for Five Pockets series.
1. What was your first pair of jeans?
I think it was a pair of Levi's For Gals beige jeans covered with orange flowers. That must have been about 1968 or something. I eventually graduated to 5-pocket denim, though when I entered high school in California in 1969, girls were not allowed to wear pants to school. We could wear pants in our senior year, 1972, but not jeans. So I would get home from school and jump into my Levi's jeans. I'm the third generation (at least) of my family to wear Levi's jeans.
2. Who do you think is the ultimate denim icon?
Well, I think I'd have to say....Levi Strauss! Anyone who invents a product that people are still wearing more than 130 years later has earned icon status in my book. Other than Levi, I would have to name the anonymous working man of the 19th century as the ultimate denim icon: our first customer, the man who made Levi's jeans part of the DNA of America.
3. What are your current favorite jeans?
Ooh, my 525 boot cut jeans. Love these jeans, they are a fabulous fit, especially on my 53-year-old body. I also love my Levi's Capital E "Swank" jeans.
4. What denim trend do you wish would go away?
You know, I like all denim trends. That's because I love how versatile denim is, you can do so much with it, and I love to see how creative people get with denim, whether it's design, finishing, or packaging. As a historian it's a treat for me to work all day with vintage Levi's jeans, and then go out on the street and see the modern interpretation of the original.
5. What's your number one rule for denim?
Wear it everywhere!
PHOTO: Hangauer/Kissinger
After cruising the floors at Bloomingdales a few years ago, we were pleasantly surprised when we came across Gustto, the casual-chic handbag line. With their supple leather and oversized rivet details, they were the perfect unstructured, structured bag. Today we learned they will be expanding their collection to feature denim when it hits shelves this coming spring.
Gustto Denim Couture will retail for $280-$360 and has already been picked up by Kitson and Revolve.com. The collection features three groups named after towns in Sardinia . Cervo will target more fashion-forward girls, Pevero is a bit more casual, and Romanzzion features a higher waist and wider leg.
Agathe Planchon, Gustto's founder, spent over a year working with Japanese denim mills to create gold and silver-flecked denim to distinguish herself from other brands. She notes this is the European in her and she was looking to create something special that other brands don't have.
The cuts we've seen look great, but we're a bit apprehensive of the metallic denim. As you've noticed, we're purists around here.
With so many great denim promotions going on this fall, it's hard to keep up! Check out the latest from G by Guess. They're partnering with Cotton. From Blue to Green, a program that recycles old denim jeans and turns them into housing insulation. Past projects have partnered them with Habitat for Humanity where they've helped to rebuild areas damaged by Katrina.
Here's where you come in. Bring any pair of old jeans to your local G by Guess store and they'll give you 20% off the purchase of a new pair!
Visit G by Guess to find a store near you.
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