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J Brand's Best Sellers This Season? Brightly-Colored Jeans

Christina Perez — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:58:51 PDT

>> After producing last Summer's runaway favorite - the Houlihan skinny cargo pant - J Brand has an even bigger hit on its hands this year: the colored jean. Over 100,000 pairs of the brand's brightly-hued skinny jeans have been sold since March, according to J Brand founder Jeff Rudes, already outpacing the Houlihan.

Rudes says he was feeling color earlier this year, but after he saw a fuchsia Jil Sander men's suit on display at Jeffrey in early February, he ordered his team to speed up production, Cathy Horyn reports. “Most people don’t get that we’re interpreting fashion through a jean, including our competitors,” Rudes explained.

Rudes is banking on the continued popularity of the super-brights, with a spread of neon jeans done in collaboration with known neon-afficionado Christopher Kane set to be introduced this October, retailing at $250.

Shop the Look: Colored jeans from J Brand, Current/Elliott, and more, below.

J BRAND Bright Red Skinny Leg Pants - Sold Out	Legacy Zip Legging - Coral - Sold Out
Citizens of humanity THOMPSON SKINNY JEANS - Sold Out	Current/Elliott STILETTO JEANS - Sold Out
J Brand THE SKINNY LEG JEANS - Sold Out	J Brand 811 Mid-Rise Skinny in Bright Orange-! - Sold Out
Ksubi Super Skinny low-rise jeans - Sold Out	Ksubi Super Skinny low-rise jeans - Sold Out
DIESEL DENIM GALLERY Denim pants - Sold Out	DIESEL MATIC 0019I Skinny Tapered - Sold Out
DIESEL DENIM GALLERY Jeans - Sold Out	Rich&Skinny Jeans CITRUS YELLOW JEANS - Sold Out
WHO*S WHO Denim pants - Sold Out	ICE ICEBERG Jeans - Sold Out
AG Adriano Goldschmied "Farrah" Skinny Crop Jeans in Kelly Green - Sold Out	J Brand Jeans 811 Mid-Rise Skinny Twill Jeans - Sold Out
Current/Elliott The Ankle mid-rise skinny jeans - Sold Out	MOTO Green Seven Eigths Skinny Jeans - Sold Out
BDG Cigarette Mid-Rise Jean - Teal - Sold Out	J Brand Mid-Rise Skinny Twill Pants in Bright Blue - Sold Out
J Brand Denim 811 mid-rise twill cropped skinny jeans - Sold Out	CYCLE Jeans - Sold Out
GUESS JEANS 3/4-length short - Sold Out	CHEAP MONDAY Jeans - Sold Out
J Brand Mid-Rise Skinny Twill Pants in Bright Purple - Sold Out	811 Mid-Rise Skinny Leg in Many Colors - by J Brand - $176.00
MELTIN POT Denim pants - Sold Out	RIFLE Denim pants - Sold Out
JUST CAVALLI Jeans - Sold Out	ASOS Pink Skinny - Sold Out
Ksubi Super Skinny Jeans - Sold Out	Rich & Skinny Bikini Ankle Skinny Jeans - Sold Out
FORNARINA Denim pants - Sold Out	JUST CAVALLI Jeans - Sold Out

Short Story

fashionologie — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:03:06 PDT

This Copenhagen cutie tempers a slouchy-shorts-and-tee combo with a buttery blazer for a polished vibe that's totally spot-on for Summer. The key to getting the look right? Keep the proportions balanced, the color palette simple and the accessories neutral. A crisp trompe l'oeil T-shirt and sleek metal jewelry add interest, while chunky wedges keep the look grounded. Steal this style by shopping our similar picks from Topshop, Asos, Chloé and more.

Co-ordinating Linen Blazer - Sold Out	TBA Loose Tailored Blazer - Sold Out
Chloé Silk-crepe jacket - Sold Out	Truly Madly Deeply Ethnic Necklace Tank Top - Sold Out
Sauce Necklace Tee in White - $79.00	Diesel Black Gold Teskyn T-Shirt with Foil Print - Sold Out
DKNYC - Linen Pleated Short - Sold Out	Adam Turn-up cotton-blend shorts - Sold Out
MICHAEL Michael Kors - Pleated Buckle Short - Sold Out	Dolce by mojo moxy zuma platform wedges - $84.95
Pons Quintana Woven Platform Sandal - $450.00	Sergio Rossi Slingback Platform Wedge Sandal - Silver - Sold Out
Clean Break Cuff - Sold Out	Laura Elizabeth Brittany Cuff - Sold Out
Etro Hammered gold-plated cuff - Sold Out	Interlinked Bangle Set - Sold Out
Karen Millen Zip Bangle - Sold Out	Rebecca Norman Flat Hammered Silver Bangle Set - Sold Out
Michael Stars Asymetry Clutch - Sold Out	Gorjana Lexington Fold Over Bag - Sold Out
BCBGeneration Handbag, Dinah Convertible Crossbody Bag - Sold Out

Photo courtesy of Phil Oh

Fall 2011 Fashion Week Street Style Trend - Red Pants

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:50:11 PST

>> Fall 2011 Fashion Week street style has us seeing red - specifically red pants - in every direction. From editors, like Anna Dello Russo in her Prada 'fit, to other fresh attendees, we couldn't help but notice the influx of this bright hue interpreted into wide-leg trousers and skinnier cuts. Want to get in on the action? Check out our fine picks below!

Photo courtesy of Mr.Newton and Greg Kessler

Renzo Rosso Repositioning Diesel Black Gold Under Sophia Kokosalaki

fashionologie — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:36:27 PDT

>> Under the lead of designer Sophia Kokosalaki, who debuted her first collection for Diesel Black Gold in February for Fall 2010 (with Kate Lanphear styling), Diesel founder Renzo Rosso is in the midst of repositioning the label.

Rosso broke Black Gold off as a separate business division and company veteran Andrea Baldo has been named the label's new general manager. Baldo plans to bring higher quality to Black Gold by using mostly Italian fabrics, tightening distribution (the men's line will be available exclusively at Barneys in the Fall), and creating a new logo, a new shop concept, and more accessories. There will also be dedicated Black Gold advertising campaigns.

As for the core denim »

New York Fashion Week: Diesel Black Gold Fall 2010

coutorture — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:53:06 PST

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Sophia Kokosalaki Is Doing Denim for Diesel Black Gold

fashionologie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:58:32 PDT

>> First Ann-Sofie Back signs on as head designer to help Cheap Monday branch out from its denim roots, and now Sophia Kokosalaki is joining Diesel Black Gold in a lead design role: is this a trend coming on, name designers helping to restructure denim brands?

Black Gold is Diesel's high-end contemporary line, and Kokosalaki is being brought in to overhaul the brand - which is not showing a Spring 2010 collection at New York Fashion Week this September as it typically would - starting with the relaunched Fall 2010 collection next February. Kokosalaki nearly always wears black and denim herself, and Diesel chairman Renzo Rosso has full faith in her "incredible" talent and "skill in dealing with denim and contemporary casual, the core of Diesel Black Gold." The position is quite a change from her stint as creative director of French house Vionnet.

Rosso bought a majority stake in Kokosalaki's namesake line last year, and her new position at Diesel has allowed her to acquire her label back from Rosso for an undisclosed sum. She plans to continue to develop the line independently.

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/07/09 The Five Year Retail Plan & More

coutorture — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:27:37 PDT

The top ten countries by estimated 2013 retail sales place the United States in first place followed by China and Japan. ..

A price list has been leaked for the Gap Design Editions collaboration with Alexander Wang, Vena Cava and Albertus Swanepoel.

Diesel will open its first restaurant in Milan today, and plans to open other eateries in New York and Braganze, Italy.

Derek Lam's first stand-alone boutique, just opened in SoHo, will also soon serve as his atelier.

Diesel Collaborates With Fiat (Yes, The Car)

coutorture — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:55:16 PST

10,000 Fiat models have been produced in collaboration with contemporary brand Diesel, and are available in Europe in Japan starting this month. The collaboration aims to encourage the notion of lifestyle from the perspective of both brands, in addition to strengthening the notion of 'Italian' design from a global perspective. President of Diesel, Renzo Rosso said of the collaboration, "The car Fiat 500 symbolizes the way I would like it always to be: creative, passionate, cheerful; which is why the first car by Diesel could have only been a Fiat 500!". Note the distinction, 'first' in his statement. The special edition car features Diesel logos on everything from hubcaps to hood and details such as yellow stitching on the seats and steering wheel, meant to mimic the look of denim.

Diesel Launches High End Jewelry Line

coutorture — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:41:42 PST

Diesel's new jewelry line, co-designed by Ugo Caciatorri, is a high-end silver collection that is as sophisticated as it is tough. These two pieces in particular have the kind of raw elegance that seem apt for Diesel at a higher price point ($140-$990 to be exact). The collection uses hand carved sterling silver, gold plating, and engraved plaques and will be available for purchase for the very first time this week. What you'll have to wait for, unfortunately, is the clothing to go with them. In order to plan ahead, check out the Diesel Spring 2009 collection right here.

Well They Got The Circus Part Right

coutorture — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:05:57 PDT

We should have known better than to schedule both the Philharmonic and Diesel's XXX Rock and Roll circus on the same night but being big fans of both Dvorak and Marin Alsop we couldn't help ourselves. Your editor was celebrating her own birthday with a trip the New York Philharmonic's Dvorak's New World Symphony and made the silly assumption that arriving an hour or so after the start of the Diesel party would be no problem at press check in. Heck, we actually expected it would make our lives easier. Good reader we were wrong.

After a series of confusing conversations with the front of house publicity team (though that term might be a little strong as it was more like a passle of overwhelmed young women being pushed around by angry security guards) an entire cadre of press were turned away at 10:30 when we were informed that no more attendees would be allowed into the venue.

This decision was not made with much joy as we heard a fellow editor grump "they drag us all the way to the middle of nowhere and then can't even be bothered to let us do our jobs?" But we think the writer in front of us had the right idea when he said "ten years ago I would have been irritated but now I am just as happy to go home, order take out and watch Tivo'd episodes of Little Britain."

As your editors walked to Dumbo to catch a ride home we saw two girls dressed to the nines whooping and high fiving as they got past the first security check point. "I can't believe we are here," squealed one of the girls. We didn't have the heart to tell them "here" was as far as they were going to get. Thankfully cameramen made it in so while we were at home watching South Park others were doing the hard work of bringing you images. As part of our new lifestyle section coverage we present them to you.

Piazza Sempione Audrey Side-Zip Capri Pants - Sold Out	CYCLE Jeans - Sold Out
BDG Cigarette High-Rise Jean - Berry - $58.00	MET in JEANS Casual pants - Sold Out
Anna Molinari Low-rise skinny jeans - Sold Out	CYCLE Jeans - Sold Out
STELLA McCARTNEY Jeans - Sold Out	Diesel Extreme Ripped Red Skinny Jean - Sold Out
Genetic Denim forever blue stretch 'The Shane' cigarette leg jeans - Sold Out	STRENESSE BLUE Casual pants - Sold Out
Boyfriend chino crop - Sold Out	THOR Casual pants - Sold Out
TER DE CARACTÈRE Casual pants - Sold Out	ARMANI JEANS Jeans - Sold Out
ASOS True Red Skinny Jeans - Sold Out	NOLITA Jeans - Sold Out
SIVIGLIA Jeans - Sold Out	PAUL FRANK Jeans - Sold Out
Rag & Bone dusty red skinny leg jeans - Sold Out	Casual pants - Sold Out
FORNARINA Denim pants - Sold Out