Well, technically the pics weren't lost, just delayed due to site maintenance last month. So maybe what I should have said was "better late, than never". But I digress.
Last month, D-iD jeans, the latest brand by denim legend Jimmy Taverniti (see D-iD Fall/Winter 2013 lookbook) parked an Airstream trailer outside the Hearst building as a sort of showroom on wheels. It was definitely one of the cooler press previews I've been to, punctuated by the fact that I've never been inside of an RV let alone a '50s style Airstream.
Fascination with throwbacks aside, the trailer was stocked artfully with D-iD's Fall offerings. The highlight of which were the harlequin pattern in jeans and denim jackets. Whether done with quilt stitching or laser finishing, on dark denim, or bleached out denim, the allover diamond pattern was a prominent feature and D-iD's liberal use of it, especially in this time of anything goes pattern, pretty much guaranteed that anyone else that uses it will be a copycat.
A bonus feature was the super soft hand. Many denim offerings were heavily brushed for a denim that was as soft as a boll of cotton.
Scroll down for more pictures of the inside of D-iD's airstream trailer.
Lucky Brand has just launched a line of jeans. Big deal right? Lucky Brand is all about jeans. So what's different about this line of jeans you ask? Actually, you're probably not asking since the answer is already in the title. So I'll cut to the chase.
Lucky Brand's new line of jeans are 100% made in the U.S of A. For those not familiar with the manufacturing process, most apparel, like many other products, are produced overseas due to low manufacturing costs. Therefore, producing a line of clothing solely in the US could be a pretty big deal...in some circles.
Now to the fun part. The denim on denim styling in the lookbook had me at hello. The denim tunic (above) is already on my wishlist and I am surprisingly enamored with the camouflage denim button down. This is major considering I hate camouflage. There is also a liberal addition of bootcut jeans in the collection for those of us who might be experiencing a little skinny jean fatigue. Love the styling, Love the options.
While America obsesses over whether Miley Cyrus' titillating twerking trainwreck at the VMA's will have all her Hanna Montana fans finding their tongues too big for their mouths. I've found myself more and more obsessed with something less controversial. Her eyelashes.
What is it about Miley's lashes above all others that have me obsessed? It's the perfect length and separation of each individual lash. Every lash is long and articulated. Sometimes the mascara is applied lightly making her lids look as if they flutter everytime she blinks and at other times it's much sharper making each lash look like a tiny dagger. See what I mean...obsessed.
I've been trying to recreate a similar look and have gone through several different brands of mascara trying to do it. A few months, and several unused brands later, I've come back to my old faithful, Loreal's Lash Extend (It's the only brand that makes my non-existant lashes look more existent). The trick is to wet the brush just a tad. The water causes the lashes to separate and the stickiness of the mascara keeps it that way. Be that as it may, this technique can get a little messy -think black spots in my white sink. So I was still open to something better.
I stepped into Sephora'son a whim yesterday and stopped at the mascara section. Sephora's mascara section is the best. Everything's broken down for you, from the special formulas to the type of brush, so you can get the kind of lashes you want. I tried several different samples and BINGO! I found my lash savior.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lash Lifter gave me those Miley Cyrus lashes on the spot! The brush has small but incredibly stiff bristles that grabbed my lashes and gave me the length and separation I was looking for. I am now at peace my friends.
UK brand Marshall Artistswent for a different brand of star power for their Spring/Summer 2014 lookbook by tapping British boxer John "2 Smokes" Kay to be the face of the brand. I don't know much about boxing beyond a guy named Mike Tyson used to fight and the Manny Pacquiao memes that floated around facebook after a knockout I never watched (Check 'em out. They're pretty damn funny). But just based off of those two, I have to say, John "2 Smokes" Kay ( I sooo want to just call him Johnny 2 Smokes) has to be one of the best looking boxers I've ever seen. And his GQ-style turn in the lookbook proves it.
The boxer-cum-model poses in basic knits, casual knee length shorts and tailored button-downs that are somewhat Hamptons-esque. I dig the irony.
Flip through the lookbook to see the rest of the collection...or the rest of Johnny 2 Smokes...err...John "2 Smokes" Kay.
Alexis K. Morgan of Poshglam caught up with Kristin Cavallari as she celebrated the launch of her spring shoe line for Chinese Laundry, an ongoing collaboration between the reality star and the popular shoe brand.
Watch the vid to see Kristin not only talk about her latest collection, but also give us a little peek inside her life. Thanks to the gals at Poshglam for sending this our way!
There's something a little Justin Theroux-ish about GUESS' mens holiday collection. The urban grittiness of the world's most famous fiance could have been the inspiration behind some of the looks, no? But not to pigeonhole the entire collection, there's also a bit of dapper and believe it or not, a little bit of country thrown into the mix.
Overall the lookbook is rife with styling ideas for Fall. So if you're feeling at a lost for style inspo, just flip through the images and than pop into your nearest GUESS store. Too easy.
UNIQLO is launching a silk and cashmere collection that has some pretty heavy heavyweights behind it.
Olivier Zahm, editor-in-chief of Purple Fashion magazine was brought on board as the visual director of the marketing campaign, hence the beautifully colorblocked photos. British model Lily Donaldson is the face of the silk collection while Chloe Sevigny will be the face of the cashmere collection.
UNIQLO’s new lineup will make silk and cashmere apparel affordable and wearable for every day. Women’s items will be available in 18 different styles and approximately 90 colors and patterns, priced from just $39.90. UNIQLO is also offering cashmere items for men and women in 42 styles and approximately 330 colors and patterns, priced from just $89.90.
Scroll down for a preview of the collection or flip through the lookbook to see it in it's entirety.
What do you get when a brand favored by horseback riders teams up with a brand popular among motorsports?
The folks at Wrangler and Alpinestars set out to answer that question by collaborating on a limited-edition range called "Wrangler powered by Alpinestars'. Makes me think of a horse on wheels. But then, isn't that essentially what a motorcycle is?
Formula One driver and champ, Kimi Raikkonen is the ambassador on this project which consists of blackjeans in Wrangler's signature style with Alpinestars’ protection technology. The jeans are reinforced at the seat, hip and knee with Kevlar, a protective barrier used to make military body armor and employed in motorsports to resist abrasion and tears. The legs of the jeans are contoured for riding and the vintage-style leather biker jacket is optimized for motorcycle riding with elbows and shoulders shelled in Bio Armor, a specialized polymer/rubber compound used in motorcycle clothing to protect the wearer against impact.
Only 65 jackets and 80 pairs of jeans will be sold and only in seven premium stores in Europe. They will retail for a whopping $400 for jeans and $535 for the jacket.
If you are attending MAGICthis week, make sure you take advantage of the panels and seminars being held. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had and tradeshows are a great way to gather those industry veterans who have such knowledge into one place.
One in particular is sure to be one of the most interesting, but of course I'm biased because it is all about denim! Ever wonder what the process is to make a pair of jeans? Of course you have. You're sourcing at Magic and know it involves a lot more steps and a lot less fanciness than that video fromG-Star, although it was pretty amazing.
The desciption of the panel is the following;
From the cotton fields to the design studios, factory floors and, finally, retail shelves, an all-star panel shares insights into the global sourcing and product strategies, new technologies, marketing tools, dyes and fibers that have impacted the way we produce and sell denim and that will define the future market for the world’s favorite fashion.
Get the rest of the deets below:
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
DENIM: FROM THE COTTON FIELDS TO THE RETAIL SHELF
LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER
NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N261
MODERATOR:
Mark Messura, SVP, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, COTTON INC.
PANELISTS:
David Earley, SENIOR DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN MARKETING, COTTON INC.
Vince Gonzales, INDUSTRY VETERAN, CHAUVIN INT’L., BEN SHERMAN, EVISU, MELTIN’ POT, JOHN’S MOTORS, STEVE MCQUEEN, VINTAGE REVOLUTION
Lisa Kline, LOS ANGELES RETAILER, WWW.LISAKLINE.COM
