From left: Rolls of denim at 3×1; 3×1 founder Scott Morrison. Images by Ian Allen. In the past 20 years, the terms bespoke, custom and limited edition have been misused to the point of pointlessness—not dissimilar to how the ubiquitousness of the phrase “premium denim,” applied to everything from embellished to destroyed models, has rendered [...]
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Chronicles of NY Fashion Week – Fall 2011: United Bamboo, Rachel Antonoff, Kimberly Ovitz, G-Star…
February 16, 2011 – 11:03 am
Backstage at United Bamboo, along with Rachel Antonoff, Kimberly Ovitz, Band of Outsiders, G-Star and Thom Browne. Images by Samantha Casolari. A subtle concert of classic red, grey and black, with just a few vibrant accents, defined United Bamboo, as legendary musician Peter Kember accompanied menswear-influenced plaids and wool suits from designers Miho Aoki and [...]
Bright Eyes, Blue Denim
December 23, 2010 – 6:44 am
T-shirt, vintage. Jeans, Diesel. Photography by Paolo Simi Styling by Elena Manferdini Hair and Makeup by Florianna Cappucci Post-Production: Luca Casagrande Models: David H. at I Love Models Management Mauro at Future Models Pietro at Future Models From left: Jeans, Diesel, Levis and Nov3mber. Click “Read More” for additional images.
DENIM at the 80 WSE Galleries
February 4, 2010 – 8:22 am
Images by K8 Hardy When it comes to jeans, it seems we’re always searching for authenticity. Tuesday’s opening of DENIM, a visual art exhibit at NYU’s 80 WSE Galleries was no different. Curator David Rimanelli said he designed DENIM to be “hipper” than other group shows. “But smart hip,” he specified. “Not dumb hip.” Talia Eisenberg, a young [...]
The Core of Dior
November 16, 2009 – 11:30 am
In the same way that Gucci’s ’90s resurgence is inextricably linked to Tom Ford’s highly sexed styles, Dior Homme remains synonymous with creator Hedi Slimane’s slim cuts and street sensibility—so revolutionary that they inspired Karl Lagerfeld to completely reformulate his physique. Now, two years after Slimane’s departure, the collection continues to hold a cult following, [...]
