Ksubi's Punk-Chic Spring Collection

The Ksubi Spring 2015 collection will be available at Ksubi.com

 

Ksubi's got a pretty cool line-up for spring. Keeping true to their punk-chic aesthetic, the latest collection is chock full of dark washes, shredded knees and skin tight silhouettes. Leather-like coatings are a staple in the collection with many of the styles having at least some of the shiny stuff. An unusual addition is a 100% leather jumper with a skinny jean bottom (below) which is also made in regular cotton denim. The collection is rounded out with super-edgy jackets and boyfriend jeans and joggers.

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Eccentric or Bizarre? 69 Worldwide

images via 69 Worldwide.com

 

69 Worldwide is hands down the most eccentric brand you or I have seen in a long while. Haute couture denim comes to mind, in the way that we think of haute couture nowadays -flashy, avant garde designs that are completely unwearable.

The brand styles itself as a "non-gender and non-demographic"clothing line. Non-gender I get, but I find non-demographic to be a bit of a head-scratcher, but then, with a brand such as this, how else can it be described in a commercial sense. Better descriptives would be non-conformist, offbeat, eccentric, unconventional.....bizarre. Whatever word you use it is clearly not for the faint of heart or the afraid to stand out. Don't think these are actually for sale, think again. Opening Ceremony is one of their stockists and they don't sell cheap either at $350 for a pair of pants. 

69 Worldwide is for someone with distinct tastes (and no fear), but the campaign images are incredibly fun to look at.

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Splurge on This Statement-Making Denim Shirt from All Saints

All Saints Cropped Denim Shirt - $160

This cropped denim button down from All Saints hits all the right notes for spring. Pair it with shorts, jeans or midi-length skirts for a super trendy look that won't quit. 

The price tag is a little steep for a denim top but if you get the chance to splurge, make sure it's on a statement-making piece like this one. 

 

Need It! Want It! Have to Have This Current/Elliott Denim Tee!

 

Current/Elliott The Denim Tee $178

 

If a denim button-down is the cool chick that can make herself at home anywhere in any situation, than a denim t-shirt is her hip young protege'.

While the t-shirt doesn't have the versatility of the button-down, it can transform a basic look into street style bait instantly. This version by Current/Elliott is perfect for year round and is 98% cotton which means it's going to last for years and will fade beautifully. 

 

Shop the Look (or Shop the Look for Less): CHLOÉ's Spring 2015 Campaign

Shop these looks in the CHLOÉ boutique on Net-a-Porter.com

 

Denim took over the runways this past fashion week and it's also exploding in the pages of fashion magazines (see From Luxury to Contemporary, Spring Jean Campaigns Fill Magazine Pages). With all this editorial inspiration it's only natural that we'd want to shop the looks...or shop the looks for less. 

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From Luxury to Contemporary, Spring Jean Campaigns Fill Magazine Pages

Giambattista Valli for 7 For All Mankind

 

It's officially official! Denim campaigns in fashion magazines are no longer the sole domain of denim-centric brands. While flipping through the pages of Elle, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar this weekend it seemed clear that just like with sportswear, luxury houses are taking a cue from contemporary brands.

Denim is the centerpiece of spring campaigns from Gucci, Burberry and Louis Vuitton to name a few and couture designer Giambattista Valli's name is prominent on the latest 7 For All Mankind. Speaking of collaborations, perpetual 'It' girl Alexa Chung and supermodel Joan Smalls have teamed up with AG Jeans and True Religion respectively.

With high fashion brands come the high fashion photographers adding their editorial spin to the typical denim campaign leaving no shortage of style inspiration. The unicolor jeans and top combo from Giambattista Valli for 7 For All Mankind is already in my inspo book.

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Shop This Cute Denim Dress by Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal 'Got Good Genes' Denim Dress - $78

Denim dresses are going to be so big for spring, specifically in the form of oversized button-downs and tunics. This ridiculously cute version from Nasty Gal goes in the opposite direction with a body conscious fit that starts right above the hip. Wear it for the cute factor or for showing off your winter workout bod.

See also: Denim on the Runway: Skirts and Dresses are Going to be a LOT Less Generic

Need It! Want It! Have to Have The UNIF Twerk Jean from Urban Outfitters

 

UNIF Twerk Jean $119

 

Ever since I saw someone last spring walking around the city in pair of jeans similar to this I've wanted a pair. I already know what you're thinking. Well, why didn't you just go ahead and make them then? But see that would require me to find a pair of old boyfriend jeans I'm ready to toss or go out and purchase a pair of suitable jeans that won't cause me to shed tears as I go to town on them with a pair of scissors. Neither was an option. And honestly, I'm just not the crafty type. I'd rather just buy my DIY you know what I mean.

If you can get past the unfortunate name, these jeans are perfect. They're available at Urban Outfitters which, much to my surprise, has a pretty decent denim selection. I've never even considered this DIY style on a mom jean and now that I've seen it, I think I like it better than what I originally envisioned. 

What do you think? Love it or Loathe it.

 

Elevenparis Jeans

image via Elevenparis

It's hard to imagine a brand being a celebrity favorite nowadays without everyone talking about it, but French label Elevenparis managed to do just that...at least in the US. With celebs like Solange, Kate Moss, Wiz Khalifa and Lenny Kravitz fronting their campaigns that's damn near unheard of -even with so few US stockists (there's only one standalone store in the US and that's in NYC). So why is it on my radar all of a sudden? Because they've launched a denim collection and with a provocative campaign to match, of course. 

The label has teamed up with April 77 founder Brice Partouche to launch Elevenparis Jeans. The collection features all the trendy fits such as boyfriends, cropped and skinny and slim styles and caters to both men and women. The jeans are available now in Elevenparis stores, but seeing as theirs only one in the US, you can purchase them on their site by clicking the 'Worldwide' option as their not available on the US site either.

The prices range from €105  - €130 ($113 - $146) 

The Cotton Crop and The Boyfriend Jean: A Match Made in Heaven

 

Click here for the best boyfriend jeans to marry with your white cotton crop top 

There is no better match for spring than a white cotton tee and a pair of jeans. But who says you have to be basic with the basics. Substitute your tee or tank with a cotton crop and bring your look to a whole new level.

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