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Denim on the Runway: Paris Menswear: A/W 2010/2011: Viktor & Rolf

(images courtesy of GQ.com)

Here's a pleasant surprise for me but I'm sure not for everyone. Arthouse designers, Victor & Rolf, known for their highly-conceptual, architecturally-inspired designs actually sent denim down the runway. Denim ranged from kitschy, with black glass frames as an allover print, to dark and slick. As with Bottega Veneta, cuffs and brogues were prevalent but was contained in the signature Viktor & Rolf style. 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

Dakota Fanning in Black Orchid Jeans

 

 Dakota Fanning, one of the most likable child actors in my humble opinion, was at Sundance promoting her new film The Runaways with co-star Kristen Stewart. Fanning was spotted several times wearing a pair of Black Orchid skinny jeans in Mercury wash. The jeans retail for $118.

 

 

 
 

L.e.i. Jeans and Teen Vogue Launch Model Citizen Contest

L.e.i. Jeans and Teen Vogue have to teamed up to conduct a nationwide search to find the next L.e.i. Model Citizen. From February 1st to March 23rd, girls from ages 15-21 are invited to submit an original video to leimodelcitizen.com explaining their interpretation of L.e.i -Life, Energy, Intelligence. The contest will be judged by Amy Astley, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, designer Rachel Roy, Chanel Iman, Ali Michael and more. The winner will receive a $100,000 college scholarship, a feature in L.e.i.'s Fall 2010 national advertising campaign, a Teen Vogue internship and more. Whew, that sounds like enough! 

"I am proud to be part of this contest where young girls are rewarded for their inner beauty and outer spirit. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of our youth to be socially conscious leaders and role models and therefore the next L.e.i. model citizens," says top model, Chanel Iman. 

Talk to Chanel yourself on Thursday, February 4th from 12 -1pm EST via Facebook livestream chat. 

L.e.i is also partnered with Fashion Delivers, a national non-profit that provides clothing and home furnishings to disaster victims and those in need. Visit leimodelcitizen.com/fashion-delivers to learn more.

Follow L.e.i. on Twitter or fan them on Facebook to stay up to date. 

 

Mariah Carey in J Brand

Mariah Carey is another celeb hopping on the J Brand bandwagon. Her style of choice...the popular J Brand '901' denim leggings in Sable while in Italy at the Capri, Hollywood International Film Festival. The leggings retail for $165.

 

Goldspun No. 7 Spring 2010 Lookbook

 

Goldspun No. 7 just sent over their lookbook for Spring 2010. It's a little light on denim which I hope is not a sign of things to come because I like what they've done here and here. In any event, throughout the lookbook there are still signs of their signature utilitarian aesthetic. This, juxtaposed with equestrian details, makes for an interesting and unexpected mashup of styles. To see more visit their website at www.goldspuno7.com.

 

Jessica Alba in J Brand

 

 

Jessica Alba, who recently garnered some unusual press by walking out of the screening of her own film at Sundance because of the excessive violence, was spotted earlier in the month having brunch with her family in LA. Alba went for the denim-on-denim look, opting for two different shades of indigo in a denim jacket and J Brand '901' jeggings in Olympia. The jeggings retail for $139. 

Channing Tatum in PRVCY Premium

 

Dear John actor Channing Tatum joins the growing list of celebrities that wear PRVCY Premium denim. Tatum was spotted at the GBK BCS National Championships wearing a pair of PRVCY Premium Monaco straight jeans in Dark Paletto. 

 

 

Denim on the Runway: Paris Menswear: A/W 2010/2011: Bill Tornade

 (images courtesy of WGSN)

French brand, Bill Tornade, founded by brothers Frances and Jose Ronez, is a company that has never been on my radar. However, flipping through their show, I was surprised to see they included some denim. Actually it shouldn't be that surprising as so many designers and brands nowadays include at least some denim in their shows. Besides, only a whopping four denim pieces went down the runway throughout the entire show and I can personally take or leave the jeans with the reinforced knees. However, I couldn't help but admire what appeared to be a pair of denim slacks. It's a simple item I know, and has been done before, but between the light gray-blue wash and the impeccable tailoring, it's a seamless merge of casual and polished.

 

 
 

 

Denim on the Runway: Milan Menswear: A/W 2010/2011: Vivienne Westwood

(images courtesy of WGSN)

It's pretty safe to say that denim is more of a novelty item at Vivienne Westwood. Something that's included in the show just because. The drop crotch and suspenders were a carryover from last season although not as extreme, but for the most part there was no real consistency other than an adherence to styling trends such as denim-on-denim and cuffing. I personally would have found it interesting if Westwood would have continued with the suspender theme. I don't know, but I think that could go somewhere. 

 

Kensie on Sale Today @ Ideeli.com

 

Ideeli.com is having a sale TODAY on Kensie denim. There's a pretty cool offering on dresses, blazers, slacks and jeans with prices starting at $34 and up to 55% off. Hurry, because items tend to go fast on flash sale sites!