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A denim dimension definition

20 Friday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in agender fashion, denim, denim-wear

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agender fashion, Ashish, Aula, denim, denim fabrication, denim on the runway, denim wear, DRESSEDUNDRESSED, Marques'Almeida, R. Shemiste, Rocket X Lunch, Supercomma B

 

From its humble origins as sturdy clothing

to its use as high fashion material

denim wear has been elevated to a whole new plane.

 

 

As evidenced in several Renaissance paintings-

denim wear has its fashion roots grounded in

Western European.

 

Today, in partically every corner of the world-

denim wear garments

are solidly de rigueur, agender attire.

 

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Denim wear:

a fashion global phenomenon

a fashion common denominator

a fashion unifying element.

 

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Denim wear on the runway

 

 

Seoul Fashion Week

for s / s 2016

from Rocket  X  Lunch

It’s in the details

  ombre effect, multiple button rows, fringe to trousers

denim wear, tiered, rough edge, ombre effect, ladies, korea, rocket

denim wear rocket_lunch

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from Supercomma B

Agender agenda

denim wear, agender, supercomma B, s16

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from  R.  Shemiste

denim suiting

jacket with asymmetric lapel

wide leg trousers with frayed hem

denim wear, r. shemiste s16

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high waist skirt with front slit

denim wear, r. shemiste, skirt s16

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Tokyo Fashion Week

For S / S 2016

 

from DRESSEDUNDRESSED

boiler suit, window pane pattern, bleach effect

denim wear, men, s16, boiler suit, window pane, bleach effect, dressedundressed_ss16_

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from Aula

maxi length cover with textural effect yoke

 buttery sleeeves, large pockets

frayed ends to sleeve and cover hem

denim wear, tokyo fashion week, aula_ss16_

 

 

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London Fashion Week

For S / S  2016

from Ashish

culotte with train

denim wear, ashish, s 2016_

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Colour burst set

jacket / bucket hat / oversized, wide leg trouser

denim wear, ashish, s16

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Marques ‘ Almeida

‘Taking it to the max’

maxi – length trench

denim wear, marques almeida, trench, lady, s 16 _ALM0480_426x639_1

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“Japanese Denim” a made in Japan, inspired by the U.S. , styled in Japan fashion story line

17 Tuesday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in "Japanese denim", denim, denim-wear, fabrication, jeans

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"Japanese denim", classic denim design, denim, denim as fashion wear, denim fabrication, denim wear, John Bull Jenas, made in Japan, Oni Jeans, Samurai Jeans, selvedge denim, Visvim Jeans

 

 

From its humble beginnings as durable material for work-wear

to its evolution as high status fabrication for designer clothing

denim is lauded for its versatility:

for use in the creation of

an array of garments from head to toe (hats to shoes)

to a symbol of fashion democratisation, accessibility for all.

 

 

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Then … workers’ wear

levi strauss, RR workers in strass overall, levistrausshd.yolasite.com

Denim overalls

working on the railroad

(image from yolastie.com)

 

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Now … worn by all

jeans, democratization, hands up in the air, urbandarlin

Denim democratization

hands up in the air for denim!

(image from urbandarling.com)

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With its appearance on the American clothing scene

in the mid-19th century

 

 

(thanks to the entrepreneur Levi Strauss

who established the first company to manufacture jeans

Levi Strauss & Co, San Francisco, California)

 

 

denim wear has been long associated with American fashion

until now.

 

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Iconic denim brand

levi strauss, label. news,nd.edu

Levi Strauss & Co

company label illustrating denim wear as work wear

(image from new.nd.edu)

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Creating singular denim wear has become a particular strength

of a few Japanese design labels

who have become expert in producing denim fabrication

of a vintage quality as inspired by classic Levi Strauss clothing.

The effect is achieved by adhering to traditional denim manufacturing:

producing a raw finish that softens over time as well as using

shuttle looms to produce “selvedge” denim-

tightly woven edges which  prevent fraying.

The look is classic denim.

 

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Selvedge “edge”

in orange stitching

apanese denim, selvage denim, nudiejeans.com orange

(image from nudiejean.com)

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The characteristic features of denim wear produced in Japan

have revived much interest in the

aesthetics of traditional denim attire .

This fashion phenomenon has evolved over the past decade plus and

is sometimes refered to as “Japanese denim”

and by the term more industry-wide recognised-

selvage denim.

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The finished garments are wonderfully “old school” in look and feel.

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A few “Japanese denim” brands

made in Japan, influenced by the U. S.

Traditional look

           Traditonal cut

                                   Traditional fabrication

by Samauri Jeans, Japan

apanese denim, samura jeans, global.rakuten.com

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by John Bull, Japan

japanese denim by john bull, global.rakuten.com

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by Oni Jeans

no fuss, no frills denim jacket

apanese denim, oni jeans, jean jacket, global.rakuten.com

(images by global.rakuten.com)

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by Blue Blue Japan

worker-wear inspired

patchwork jacket

japanese denim by john bull, global.rakuten.com

(image from mrporter.com)

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Some “Japanese denim” labels, such as

Visvim by designer Hiroki Nakamura-

imprint a local stamp on vintage effect denim

creating singular pieces, which integrate

elements of Japanese dress aesthetics

into the finished design.

The resulting look is of intricate detail and silhouette.

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Some added extras

from Visvim

by designer Hiroki Nakamura

modelled by Hiroki Nakamura

japanese denim, visvim, denim shawl worn by visvim creative director, wgsn.com

Denim shawl of print and pattern

(image from wgsn.com)

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japanese denim, visvim, padded jacket, mens Stylesight

Blue padded jacket with tan lining

(image from stylesight)

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The price tag?

Not exactly a “democratizing” feature of this brand of denim wear.

However, the finished pieces are special garments warmly welcomed by

denim wear enthusiasts.

 

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Mark your diary ! : Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) presents a new exhibition on the history of denim- ” Denim: Fashion Frontier”

12 Thursday Nov 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, exhibitions, fabrication, fashion and history, fashion exhibitions, fashion historic reference

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denim as fashion wear, denim as work wear, denim fabrication, denim wear, fashion exhibitions 2015 - 2016, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), history of denim, museum exhibitions, wide-leg denim trousers

 

 

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), NYC

is a state school of higher education.

Founded in 1944, it remains one of the premier centres for

study in fashion and design.

Renown alumni include, among others-

the designers Michael Kors, Francisco Costa, Nanette Lepore.

 

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The Museum at FIT is recognised for its informative and innovative exhibitions-

well worth a visit for all interested in fashion design-

highlighting historical perspectives and future vision.

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The upcoming show

Denim:  Fashion Frontier

(1 December 2015 – 7 May 2016)

will examine the import of denim wear

from its origins as labour apparel for its sturdy quality

to high-fashion attire and mainstay fabrication for its versatility.

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Denim as work-wear

American miners, 19th century

denim history, 1800 MINERS, urbanoutfitters, co.uk

(image from urbanoutfitters uk)

 

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Denim as fashion / style statement maker

denim on denim ensemble

jacket / wide leg trousers wtih fringe details

denim wear, fringe hem to jacket pocket and trouser hem, ladies, vogue uk

 

(image from vogue uk)

 

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Denim:  Fashion Frontier

Museum at the Fashion Institue of Technology (FIT) – NYC

1 December 2015 – 7 May 2016

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Denim dresses dilemma solved, Spring 2015

16 Monday Mar 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, free to be me, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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denim, denim dresses, denim wear, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, personal style, Spring 2015, style options

 

Denim fashion has evolved well beyond

pairs of jean trousers as staple garment.

Total look denim-on-denim wear

has achieved full status as an on-trend sartorial choice-

and this does not seem to be abating any time soon.

With the advent of Spring 2015, why not consider

investing in a denim dress to suit a desired style objective.

 

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A few DD (denim dress) options

(images from style.com):

denim dress, karen walker, s 15, tiered top, flounce

Denim hues, need not be blue

black, sleeveless, boat neck

flounce tier dress with gathering and at pocket

from Karen Walker, ss ’15

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denim dress, stella mccartney, s15

The more pockets, the better

long sleeved, front pocket detail, gathering at waist culotte

by Stella McCartney, ss ’15

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denim dress, veronique branquinho, s15

A new look on the prairie

maxi length skirt, deconstructed shirt

by Veronique Branquinho, ss  ’15

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denim dress, s15, gucci,

Lace up

kimono sleeves, with lacing to front and sides

from Gucci, ss ’15

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denim dress, ss 15 gucci

All buttoned up

top:  yoke detail with gold buttons

skirt:  stylized belt loops with gold buttons

from Gucci, ss ’15

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(images from asos):

denim t shirt dress, asos

Denim t-shirt dress

calf length, front slit, body skimming

from ASOS

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

denim dress, from weekday,

Total comfort factor

loose fit, side slits, asymmetric hem, V-neck

from Weekday

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A new aspect of denim dimension: meet French designer, Faustine Steinmetz

11 Wednesday Feb 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in denim, denim-wear, design inspiration, design inventive, design philosophy, emerging designers, fabrication, jeans, womenswear

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denim, denim design, denim fabrication, denim innovation, denim wear, fabrication, Faustine Steinmetz, Spring 2015

 

Faustine Steinmetz

is a designer with a new vision for denim fabrication.

A graduate of both The Atelier Chardon Savard, Paris

and Central Saint Martins, London-

she launched her label in 2013

With a clear artistic directive in mind and a loom in hand,

she has created a visually engaging look and texture to denim-wear.

 

…

 

(image from fashionsnap.com):

faustine steinmetz, portrait

“I think artisan techniques are my biggest source of inspiration.”

designer, Faustine Steinmetz

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She states simply that,

“it’s all recycled denim that I’ve re-felted.”  (quote from vogue.co.uk)

Yet achieving the finished piece is anything but simple in execution.

Rather, it is a method expertly thought out and intricately constructed:

“Each fabric is solely handwoven by one person

using one of our traditional hand looms. 

Each piece is meticulously made by hand,

with some pieces taking over a week to weave.” 

(quote from faustinesteinmetz.com)

 

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(image from joujouvilleroy.com):

faustine steinmetz, samples

Samples of denim fabric manipulations

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Ms. Steinmetz’s approach to the design and fabrication

of denim-  a wardrobe staple –

is that of a true artisan:

hand-crafted, inventive, detailed and of singular beauty-

Masterful!

 

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Faustine Steinmetz

S / S  ’15

(images from denimology.com):

faustine steinmetz, s 15faustine steinmetz, s '15faustine steinmetz, s '15

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(image from fashionspyder.com):

faustine steinmetz, s 15

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(image from wgsn.com):

faustine steinmetz, s '15

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(image from beexposed.co.uk):

faustine steinmetz, s '15

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(image from pinterest.com):

faustine steinmetz, s'15

 

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(image from sleekmag.com):

faustine steinmetz, 's15

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(image from pret-a-reporter.co.uk):

faustine steinmetz, s'15

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(image from secondstreet.ru):

faustine steinmetz, s15

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Flash Forward: Denim Lookbook, spring 2015

09 Tuesday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in casual wear, denim, denim-wear, fabrication, fashion fun, lookbook, menswear, ready to wear, runway presentation, signature look, signature piece, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Anna Sui, Ashish, Bally, Burberry Prorsum, Chloe, Christophe Lemaire, denim, denim lookbook, denim on the runway, denim wear, distressed denim, Hood by Air, James Long, Maison Martin Margiela, Marques'Almeida, Michael Bastian, Spring 2015

 

 

With denim wear styling,

create a signature look with a signature fabric.

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(image from style.com):

spring 2015, men, denim, suit,  anna sui

Flower power:  ’60s groove

(l) men’s denim suiting, (r) ladies’ safari jacket

by designer,  Anna Sui

…

 

 

For Spring fashion 2015,

consider a few meappropriatestyle runway favourites

of denim SI & I (style ideas and inspiration)!

 

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Denim Dimension

Runway Fab Favourites, Spring 2015

(images from vogue.com):

Ladies, Denim Views

burberry prorsum, denim, jacket, fluffy hem,

Form fit denim jacket with fluff hem

from Burberry Prorsum

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denim, maxi skirt, chloe, spring  2015

Maxi skirt with mermaid tail silhouette

large front pockets, exposed button panel

from Chloe

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spring 2015, denim, patchwork jacket, maison martin margiela

Oversized patchwork jacket

cuffed super-length sleeves

from  Maison Martin Margiela

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(images from style.com):

spring 2015, denim, christopher lemaire, strapless dress/top

Strapless top/dress with belt buckle side detail

flap front opening

paired with cropped denim trousers

by Christophe Lemaire

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spring 2015, denim marques almeida, black halter top/matchimg trousers

In black denim:

gem embellished, one shoulder halter top

matching low rise trousers

by design duo Marques’Almeida

~

Emerging Womenswear Designer Award Winner

British Fashion Awards, 2014

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spring 2015, marques almeida,

Round neck, diagonal front split, frayed hem top

matching loose-fit trousers

by design duo Marques’Almeida

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spring 2015, denim, marques almeida, sheer

3/4 length sleeve mini dress with frayed hems, exposed sheer lining

by design duo Marques’Almeida

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spring 2015. denim, ashish, trousers, face images

‘Faces going places’ distressed trousers

by Ashish

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spring 2015, denim, distress, top/ trousers, ashish

‘Sparkle bright!’

matching jacket and trousers:

holes-glitter-feathers -a razzmatazz

by Ashish

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spring 2015, anna sui, shorts/jacket

‘Galactic fantastic’

jacket, short shorts

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spring 2015, denim, anna sui, high waist, flare trousers

High waist, flat pocket front, flared trousers

by designer,  Anna Sui

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Gents, Denim Perspectives

spring 2015, denin, james long,distressed/patchwork trousers

‘Colour crayola’

Distressed, patchwork rainbow strips and rainbow sandals

by designer, James Long

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spring, denim, men, white short trousers, michael bastian,

‘Get shorty’

white, rough hem short trousers

by designer, Michael Bastian

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spring 2015, denim, men, michael bastian, shorts

“Who wears short, shorts?”

rolled hem, light wash, button front side pockets

by designer, Michael Bastian

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spring 2015, denim, michael bastian, men, shirt/tux jacket/bow tie

Tux casual lux

denim shirt, white dinner jacket with black lapel and tie

by designer, Michael Bastian

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spring, denim, men, micro shorts, Hoody by Air

Denim over and under exposure

layered tops with lace through straps (over)

micro shorts (under)

from Hood by Air

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spring 2015, denim, men, bally, denim on denim,

Classic denim-on-denim styling

from Bally

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spring 2015, denim, men burberry prorsum, jacket

‘Getting out and about’

classic fit jacket with black velvet collar detail

from Burberry Prorsum

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Denim – visionary: designs by the emerging creatives of 69

29 Saturday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, casual wear, denim, denim-wear, design inventive, design philosophy, emerging artists, fashion fun, fashion innovation, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, Gotta have it!, minimalism, ready to wear, style = innovation, style inspiration, unisex wear

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Like the once shrouded in mystery, creative team at Maison Martin Margiela

(before the recent appointment of John Galliano as creative director)

the avant-gardist designers of Los Angeles based, denim fashion house 69

are an anonymous collective.

Identifying the aesthetic sensibility of the clothes

is of more import than the individual identities of the designers.

 

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Although the ‘who are they?’

information about the designers remain a guarded secret,

there is no question as to the spirit of the brand’s construct:

‘fashion- boundary push’, conceptual, minimalist, unisex denim wear.

 

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Of interest is the brand name-  the number 69

which within a contemporary interpretation of numerology,

alludes to the expected differences between partners of any relationship couple.

Yet also acknowledges a balance created, a yin and yang complement

generated by a full partnership, an equal exchange of ‘gives and takes’.

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The 69 aesthetics of unisex clothing speaks to this numerological sense of

balance, equality, reciprocity.

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Denim fashion inventive by 69

(images from sixty-nine.us)

 69 clothing women, "Everything Dress". side view, sixty-nine. us IMG_038_1024x1024 69 clothing, women, "Everything Dress", two deep front pocket, 2 deep front pockets, sixty-nine.us_039_1024x1024

Medium-wash

oversized trousers, top with high-low hem and cape back

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69 clothing,women,  wrap dress, from sixty-nine.us G_050_1024x1024

In shreds

distressed coat with inverted V split at front

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69 clothing, jeans, sixty-nine.us IMG_020_1024x1024

Gotta have it!

Overhaul overalls

My Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourite

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69 clothing, women, grey ,asymmetrical jacket dress, from sixty-nine. us IMG_047_1024x1024 69 clothing, men, linen three piece, hooded blazer, sixty-nine.us IMG_030_1024x1024

69 clothing, linen 3 piece, hooded blazer IMG_029_1024x1024

Cool linen in stripes

(t):  asymmetric draping, kimono style sleeves, side angled pockets

(b):  easy layering with hooded jacket

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69 clothing, white "everything dress"  IMG_018_1024x1024

Linen top/dress in white

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69 clothing, jeans, tunic top, men, sixty-nine.us IMG_063_1024x1024

Distressed trousers and tunic top

…

 

69 denim clothing can be found at on-trend fashion retailers such as

Opening Ceremony, which features vanguard designers.

 

…

 

View the 69 archive, pieces from previous collections:

http://archive.sixty-nine.us/

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Favlook – Lookfav Focus: winter layering

01 Saturday Mar 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colourspeak, denim-wear, dress = ensemble, fabric blends, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, style = innovation, style ideas?

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denim wear, jumpers, layering, varsity jackets, waistcoats

There’s still a while to go before

spring weather warmth eases into place.

Until then, layering up against the cold

is a sure way to stave off chills and look ‘fav’

in the process.

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Balance/mix proportion, fabric weight, colour, style

for signature effect.

…

 

(images from whowhatwear):

Irina Lakicevic

style mix:  wide roll neck jumper,  varsity jacket,

classic window pane pattern overcoat

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Daniella Robins

colour coordinates / proper proportions:

 black roll top jumper, asymmertric azure-blue long vest

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white shirt, navy jumper, oversized fur collar teal-green cardi

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The inner denim dimension 

(my personal favourite!) :

(photo by Garcon Jon):

Anonymous

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(images from vogue.co.uk):

 

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Jean(ie) in a sequined bottle: meet designer Ashish Gupta

04 Thursday Apr 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in Ashish Gupta, denim, denim-wear, fashion fun, ready to wear, runway presentation, street wear sass, urban-chic, womenswear

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Ashish Gupta, denim, denim wear, jeans, jeans as fashion statement, sequins, spring/summer 2013, urban-chic fashion

Query …

Denim-wear with the glitz factor for Spring?

Answer …

 Ashish Gupta

 

(image from show studio)

…

who launched his label Ashish in 2004

has created a blue jean, 80s vibe, over-sizing, urban cool, street-sass

Spring/Summer 2013 RTW collection

…

washed denim trousers, double-take

light denim tops

sleeve/no-sleeve white shirts

shimmery sweats separates

brilliant-white trainers

and

sequins, sequins, sequins

…

Jeans not for working hard, but for fabulous play

 

…

 

(images from londonfashionweek.co.uk)

 

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Double Delight … Mary Katrantzou and Current/Elliott

09 Saturday Feb 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in colour, Current/Elliott, denim, dress = ensemble, emerging designers, mary katrantzou, prints, ready to wear

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Current/Elliott, denim, denim wear, graphic prints, Mary Katrantzou, Mary Katrantzou-Current/Elliott collaboration, motifs - postage stamps/bank notes, prints, spring/summer 2013

The queen of print design, Mary Katrantzou

shares her throne with uber denim label Current/Elliott

to create a spring/summer 2013 line of denim

trousers,  jackets,  shirts,  skirts,  dresses  …  featuring

the postage stamp,  bank note inspired prints

of Ms. Katrantzou’s s/s 2013 collection.

Denim wear with the ker-ching factor .

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