DenimHunt

Oak NYC's "Thanks Sale"

Oak NYC launched their "Thanks Sale" yesterday on Thanksgiving just in time for Black Friday.  Expect to find at least 30% off items in the store and online.   The sale ends Sunday.  Happy Shopping!

NY Mag's "Where's Rogan"

If you haven't gotten in on the "action" visit NY Mag's site and find out what the fuss is about.

Ideeli.com

The holidays are upon us and with it comes all of the shopping days that have become an integral part of the season. The great deals encourage us to open up our wallets and buy gifts for all of our friends and loved ones.  That doesn't mean, however, that we have to leave ourselves out.  After all, we've been good too. Enter Ideeli.com.  Ideeli is an online, members only shopping community that offers great deals on the hottest luxury accessories and what better item to go with your favorite pair of jeans than the season's must-haves. Just in time for Cyber Monday (Dec. 1st), ideeli has given an invite code to all Denimhunters who would like to take advantage of this opportunity.  Just visit www.Ideeli.com, enter 'denimhunter' as the invitation code and commence shopping.  Check out some of the items available starting Monday below.

Linea Pelle Wallets, Save up to 64%, prices start at $89

lambertson truex save up to 72% off, prices start at:  $98

BONUS: A Balenciaga Handbag Giveaway

Retail value: $1695.00 - register on ideeli for a chance to WIN! Dec. 1st only!

Five Questions for Five Pockets: Anthony Frym, The Lab of Denim USA

 

We recently caught up with French designer Anthony Frym, owner and Design Director of The Lab of Denim USA.  Upon walking into his New York City showroom we noticed racks and racks of jeans, all unique, hanging in recesses in the wall surrounded by gilded frames.  We immediately learned that with The Lab of Denim USA it is all about the details.  There are several different ranges being offered where even the most basic jean is far from ordinary.  Frym is not afraid to experiment with different washes/finishes and the effects produced are entirely unique. An added bonus is the super cool wooden hangtag that comes with several styles including a Limited Edition range that only has 200 pieces available.  Although a fairly new brand, The Lab of Denim USA is ready to hit the ground running.  There are a ton of styles, with varying washes and silhouettes, covering every market that the showroom looks more like a boutique.  The offspring of another old and well established brand called New London USA, The Lab of Denim is sure to duplicate the same success. With Frym's denim heritage and unique take on denim we were excited to include him in this installment of Five Questions for Five Pockets.

1. What was your first pair of jeans?

As coming from France my first pair was Lee Cooper or Ober

2. Who do you think is the ultimate denim icon?

In the industry would be, Renzo Rosso, Raymond Obermajter, Adriano Goldshmeid. In show biz, Serge Gainsbourg who represents for me the ultimate denim arrogance.

3. What do you think is the next hot denim trend?

The individuality of each wash. A sort of "educational story" between the consumer and the denim. A meaning and story behind each wash and nearly giving away the magic secrets. That is what at the Lab of Denim USA I bring with our limited edition.

4. What denim trend do you wish would go away?

I love denim in and out. I respect any trends, designer or aspect of it ... Denim or trends for me are unusual fairy tales!

5. What's your number one rule for denim?
No rules, never stop thinking, never listen, never say no, never say ugh! The denim is a "live item", that the world will never stop wearing, loving, hating.

French Glamour's Meilleur Denim

The November edition of French Glamour has a great editorial on denim. Looks run the gamut from voluminous, seen on the Spring 09 runway, to ripped and torn and of course, our favorite, the jumper.  For those that are stuck in a skinny jean rut, expect to have a lot more options next year.  Here are some of our favorite looks. Make sure you go to your local newstand and pick up this issue before it's off the shelves.

Diesel Black Gold

Et Vous

Meltin' Pot

Gap

Coming Soon, G-Star Raw Miami

Congratulations Miami! A G-Star Raw boutique is finally coming to your town.  Keeping with G-Star's design aesthetic the interior of the Store is designed and developed by the G-Star Interior design team using natural and raw materials such as wood, leather, concrete and steel. The store is located in the Aventura Mall on Biscayne Boulevard and is sure to be a standout.

Nobody Wa s Thirsty

Australian premium denim brand Nobody and Ivan Kane's Hollywood eatery Cafe Wa s are collaborating on a philanthropic project on which they should be applauded heartily.  They designed a signature t-shirt as part of a campaign called Nobody Wa s Thirsty, the proceeds of which will benefit the not-for-profit organization charity:water. 

Of the world's population, 1/6th does not have access to clean drinking water. charity:water is dedicated to addressing this issue by funding projects that install and rehabilitate fresh water systems as well as educate communities on how to maintain these systems. As of January 2008, charity:water has built over 400 wells in India, Africa and Bangladesh.

The Nobody Wa s Thirsty tees went on sale last week on the Nobody website and at retailers worldwide that carry the brand. They retail for $60 which is a small price to pay when the revenue from each tee can give 2 people clean water for up to 20 years.

In support of this project, renown international rock photographer Mick Rock shot some of the most recognizable names in music, fashion and pop culture such as NAS, Selita Ebanks and May Anderson wearing the Nobody Wa s Thirsty tees.

Alexander Wang Wins CFDA Award

Fashion darling Alexander Wang is becoming a force to be reckoned with. He was just named the winner of the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund which will give him $200,000 and a year of mentoring.  The awards were held Monday at the Skylight Studios in NY with John Galliano present as the keynote speaker. He now joins the ranks of other past winners such as Proenza Schouler, Rogan Gregory and Doo Ri Chung. Although Wang's line consists of more than just denim, he has still proven himself an innovator in that area and we are happy to send our congratulations to him.    

Brand to Watch: Blue Blood

Amsterdam-based label Blue Blood is setting it's sights on becoming the next iconic denim brand akin to G-Star and Diesel. Founded by Steve te Pas in 2003, the brand experienced a period of turmoil with it's then partner, which resulted in te Pas reacquiring control of his company in 2007.  Now with an all-star team consisting of Erik Frenken, formerly of Viktor & Rolf and Mark Wiesmayr whose credits include Ksubi, Levi's and Sass & Bide, Blue Blood is set to reposition itself in a category they like to call "New Luxury". New Luxury is defined as being of better quality with more style than most popular fashion brands, but having more flair and a cooler lifestyle than traditional luxury labels. The title is fitting for a brand named Blue Blood, however, the name was chosen to illustrate a love of denim as in "We have indigo coursing through our veins".

Although, their roots are in denim, Blue Blood is a full blown lifestyle brand with the main collection consisting of menswear and womenswear lines composed of jeans, sportswear, outerwear and accessories. The Spring 2009 collection gives solid offerings with several standout pieces, including an inkstained denim jumper with rips and tears, billowing blouses with barrister robe sleeves and double-breasted men's cardigans both a perfect complement to the line's range of jeans.  The brands 3-dimensional monogram was also present as an allover print on several items such as shoes, tights or apparel.

 

DENIM NI AIO (Love for Denim)

Blue Blood has partnered with 15 of the worlds leading denim retailers to "take a stand for real denim". Denim Ni Aio means love for denim in Japanese and consist of 2 limited edition styles. The Rainbow Selvedge and the Deep Purple Selvedge were made from the finest Japanese denim on vintage American shuttle looms in Osaka, Japan with only 350 pieces of each style available worldwide.  The stores participating in the project will be hand-delivered their orders in vintage Swiss army officer travel cases. Each jean is wrapped in Japanese newspaper and wax sealed. Further identifying the jeans will be a white suede patch on the back that will be stamped and numbered by the store using a specially made "For Our Friends" ink stamp, the company's motto. These limited edition jeans can be found at the following retailers;

B74 (Germany)

1ST Store, Love For Denim, Spoiled, De Hangar, Puurr, If & Co, DNA, Blue Company (Netherlands)

Loading Bay (South Africa)

VMC Rindermarkt (Switzerland)

Accent, Sarah Coggles (UK)

World's Largest Jeans

It's been awhile since we've posted a video just for fun so we thought this was a good way to start off the week. Seamstresses in Peru, tried to sew their way into Guinness World Records by creating the world's largest pair of jeans. The mega-XL jeans weighed in at staggering 7.5 tons with two cranes attempting to lift the jeans buckling under the enormous weight.  This project, however, will end in a good cause as the jeans will be recycled into denim backpacks for schoolchildren.