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No...jeans
Posted by Colleen Shirazi, Thursday, October 12, 2006 1:59 AM (Eastern)
I've given up on jeans, at least for now.
Mind you, I used to love wearing jeans. What cheesed me off, was the whole "premium denim" thing; the notion that jeans that don't cost $250 are no longer any good (and they aren't, quality-wise, from what I've seen).
Sorry...jeans should not cost that much.
I've gotten into different kinds of pants...khaki, olive green, basically anything but jeans. I mean I just bought ten pairs of really good pants, for less than I would have had to pay for a single pair of "premium denim" jeans. These are pants that you wash in the washing machine along with all the other "colored" clothes (the same way we used to wash jeans) and throw into the dryer.
I'm not grudging the gals who want premium denim and wear it well. I'm just saying, I'm not wearing jeans until they start making reasonably priced jeans that wear as well--or at least half as well--as jeans used to.
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Dain's picks (Spring 2005)
Posted by Dain, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 2:55 PM (Eastern)
This is entirely a meaningless, wishful-thinking, castles-in-the-air type of post, but it's fun to do, nevertheless. I'm a minimalist at heart (while I can devote endless energy poring over makeup, fashion tires me out, though I do love it), and I try to create a "capsule wardrobe" of about six or so items (read "The Definition of Style" for a fuller picture) each season—six items is miniscule, which forces me to seriously reckon with the wearability of each item (Herculean versatility and sheer adoration, therefore, are required criteria), in the context of what clothes I do own.
a classic Chanel bouclé jacket: In that slinky, belled-sleeve style that always looks so effortless even though it's the "hautest" of the haute. I'm thinking of a muted teal, which is a very unique shade (and entirely in my head, because Chanel is certainly not offering any such outlandish shades), but strangely flatters all the colors in my wardrobe. It's not a perfect match (which is too cookie-cutter for me anyway), but it's the perfect contrast. Just "something" light to throw over jeans, or contrast with vintage tees, or add a conservative edge to flirty skirts, or infuse a bit of eccentric polish to a ruffled chiffon blouse and a pencil skirt. This is merely a figment of my imagination, so let's give the average ready-to-wear price for a Chanel jacket, about $3000.
Viktor & Rolf Spider Blouse ($652): Diaphanous silk chiffon in an austere Atlantean green-grey. Has a high neck, a delicately pleated front, the back leads up to a keyhole with rows of hook buttons (like a Victorian dress), with a crystal spider embellished on the shoulder, and silk bows at the cuffs. Phew! Lots of detailing. Do I own a fancy, secretary-type blouse? High time I did. (This is actually Fall 2004... I think.)
Express Camisoles ($34 or something): If you've got any bent whatsoever to dressing ladylike and feminine, how can you resist a lace-trimmed silk camisole? These may not be Khurana, but you're not paying $275, which seems like a fair enough trade to me! I've my eye on a fresh orchid pink with melon lace, and the black with ivory lace.
Chloé Wide-Leg Jeans ($445): They make so many tight, low-slung bootcut jeans nowadays, haven't you gotten sick of it? Oof. This is wonderfully retro, evocative of the wide-leg (not flares, exactly, which expand out from below the knee, but genuine wide-leg, which start from the thigh) from the 90s (remember that hoodlum skater look?) with the slightly more contemporary update of a fitted waist and butt. I'm all for baggier jeans. The wash is a refreshing shade of sunny denim, evocative of more freewheeling times in fashion (everything's so contrived, these days... just look at what I'm doing!).
Joystick embellished cashmere sweater (~$278): Just something charming, soothing, and pretty, that doesn't require much in the way of highjinks to wear. Can be worn over a pretty buttondown, of course, with stylish trousers. Otherwise, it's the perfect touch of refined whimsy to the otherwise haughty line-up I've arranged here.
GAP Africa Tote ($20): I'm still loving this bag, and I'm still loving this price. The only item I'll probably actually own from this list. ; ) Summery, chic, and very functional.
Dolce & Gabbana zebra flats: I'm usually not a fan of animal prints, indeed, they're a little too "sexed up" and bold for my taste, but what is more austere than a pointy flat? Especially when paired with sober, clean-cut, polished clothing, or even to jazz up a casual outfit with dark vintage-style jeans?
Labels: chanel, chloe, dolce and gabbana, express, fashion, gap, jeans, joystick, personal, shoes, style, viktor and rolf
Blue Cult jeans
Posted by Dain, Saturday, April 23, 2005 6:56 PM (Eastern)
I've not really dabbled in ALL the "cult" jeans, but Blue Cult fits me best. The line came soon on the heels of Earl Jeans, and was soon overtaken in prestige by Sevens (Sevens fit the average body type far better). The line is designed by French designer David Mechaly (who worked on those hip-hugging Charlie's Angels jeans in the 70s) and his wife, Caroline Athias. They tend to be slim fit, so girls with curves should opt for a size up (if the brand's biggest fans are the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz, you might as well figure they're for skinny girls). I size up, anyway, though I'm petite (short legs and a small waist-to-hip ratio). I'm a size 4 and wear 28. They need to be hemmed, but every pair of pants I ever own need to be hemmed, so I don't really mind.
The fit is superb. There's no gapping at the waist, it fits smoothly around the waist, and of course, there's the famous "butt-lifter" effect. Since my legs are so short, I'm not a fan of the shaped, but it also comes in straight styles. The fit is just perfect. I find Citizens and Sevens too loose, Joe's Jeans far too loose, I haven't the legs to pull off Paper Denim & Cloth, etc, etc. The denim is high-quality. It doesn't lose color easily, and it doesn't lose shape, either. A bit of stretch makes it forgiving, but it bounces back to its original cut. There's a variety of novelty finishes as well as more classic finishes (I prefer the latter). They're expensive, but I can usually find them resale for quite a lot cheaper. They're just great... One wears jeans all the time, it's wonderful not having to worry whether they look good. Ever.
Blue Cult denim can be found at:
http://www.revolveclothing.com
http://www.shopbop.com
http://www.activeendeavors.com
http://www.blaec.com
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