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A First Look at the Christopher Kane x J Brand Collaboration for Resort 2012

Christina Perez — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:44:06 PDT

>> Last year, when Christopher Kane and J Brand first teamed for the 5x5 project, there were hints that the partnership could span further. So it was no surprise when, this past Summer, the labels announced that they would again be collaborating - this time on a full jeanswear line for Kane's Resort 2012 collection. Now, the first few images are finally out, courtesy of The Telegraph UK. The 17-piece collection features raw-edged flares, jean jackets, and capris - in Kane's signature fluorescents - plus, classic cut-offs and straight-legs in a crisp palette of white, black, and faded blue. For his part, Kane seems quite happy with the team-up, saying, "J Brand are the go-to company for fashion denim, so I could not think of anyone better to work with on this. This is something that I can see as a potential long term relationship rather than a short term collaboration. My Resort collection was so much wider this season, and I think that the denim really complemented the collection."

Click through the slideshow for a first look at the capsule, available online at Net-a-Porter this November. Prices start around $300.

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J Brand to Offer Ready-to-Wear for Spring 2012

Christina Perez — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:04:10 PDT

>> After testing the waters with Hussein Chalayan and Proenza Schouler collaborations, six-year-old denim company J Brand is set to debut its very own high-end sportswear line for Spring 2012. The 140-piece collection of office-to-evening separates - which will carry the same label as the brand's signature jeans - is priced from $200 to $1,500 and is meant to hang alongside the likes of Isabel Marant and Rag & Bone. "The initiative we set out from the very beginning was to build a fashion brand," CEO Jeff Rudes told WWD.

With a palette of understated solids - lilac, black, grey - the line is also primarily absent of the material that made the brand famous; instead, newly-hired design director Donald Oliver (who has stints at Vera Wang and Calvin Klein under his belt) has elected to use fabrics such as silk chiffon and lambskin. "We paid a lot of attention to details, making the garment feel special to the wearer," Oliver said, adding of the intended customer: "We wanted her to be easygoing, uncomplicated, subtly sophisticated. We wanted her to feel relevant, not trendy, not like she’s trying too hard, which is why I think the garments have an ease about them."

Though only 60 of the company's 2,500 retail doors will offer the line in the first season, the launch is just the first in a series of planned expansions for the brand over the next few years; accessories, menswear, and flagship stores in 6 cities are also in the works. Click through to see images from the new collection, with a full lookbook coming next week - just in time for Fashion Week.

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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

Get That Rose Glow - Our Top Pink Picks for Summer

Christina Perez — Mon, 23 May 2011 11:44:51 PDT

>> This season, the quintessential "girl" color gets a much-needed update. Spotted on the Spring 2011 runways of everyone from Costume National to Valentino - and in every shade from barely-there pastels to super-bright magenta - pink is definitely the hue of the season. But don't expect to find the bubble gum pop and saccharine sweetness of Summers past - this season's take is unexpectedly edgy and all grown up. Look for pieces with modern, pared-down silhouettes and surprising details: accessories in unpredictable materials; dresses in clean, breezy shapes; and jewelry that walks the line between delicate and tough. Click through to shop our top picks from Cacharel, Prada, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Matthew Williamson and more in the slideshow.

Left to Right: The Row Spring 2011, Celine Fall 2011, Blumarine Spring 2011, Cacharel Spring 2011, Valentino Spring 2011, Loewe Spring 2011, Costume National Spring 2011

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The Best Jeans For Spring!

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:50:52 PST

>> While we already discussed all the out-of-the-box denim possibilities come Spring, we've yet to talk about finding the essential pair of jeans. Lucky for you, we sifted through a ton of options and found the best around - think cropped and flared, white skinnies, and lightwash trousers - that are sure to carry you through Spring and well into Summer.

Widelegger jeans in explorer wash - $125.00	Mih Vienna Skinny Jeans - Sold Out
Levi's Made & Crafted Marker mid-rise boyfriend jeans - Sold Out	Superfine Liberty mid-rise waxed skinny jeans - Sold Out
FP 5 Pocket Ankle Crop Skinny - $68.00	The Fever Mid Rise Bell Bottom Jean in Dark Alley - by Genetic Denim - $198.00
Levi's Made & Crafted Grain low-rise boyfriend-fit jeans - Sold Out	Junya Watanabe Vintage-style high-rise straight-leg jeans - Sold Out
Hudson Bacara Cropped Straight Leg Jeans - Sold Out	BDG Cigarette High-Rise Jean - Berry - $58.00
Current/elliott The Stiletto Skinny Jeans - Sold Out	Goldsign His Jean Boyfriend Jeans - Sold Out
VERSACE JEANS COUTURE Casual pants - Sold Out	Collin Signature Skinny - Sold Out
BDG Kickboot Mid-Rise Jean - Sold Out	Cheap Monday Colour Zip Low Jean - Sold Out
Lanvin Slim Leopard-Wash Jeans - Sold Out	MOTO Light Camel Jamie Jeans - Sold Out
7 For All Mankind Crop Flare Atlantic Twilight Jeans - Sold Out	Ag Adriano Goldschmied Ex Boyfriend Cropped Jeans - Sold Out
Paige® verdugo jeggings in crete olive - Sold Out	J Brand Lexington high-rise bootcut jeans - Sold Out

Christopher Kane Teams Up With J Brand For Capsule Denim Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:41:40 PST

>> Christopher Kane, along with four other emerging London-based designers, teamed with J Brand to release a limited edition denim collection last September (pictured above, Kane's contribution center). The 5 X 5 project, as it was called, must have done well for both parties, because Kane is back again, partnering with J Brand to create a "jeanswear" capsule collection, using "denim and other fabrications that J Brand's offering encompasses" as part of his Resort 2012 collection.

It sounds like the partnership is expected to span further than one season. “We have the potential to grow a very strong denim business,” says Kane. And J Brand CEO Jeff Rudes echoes: "We are delighted to be working with Christopher to build a long term viable denim business with him."

While the 5 X 5 project was only available in five select British department stores, the upcoming collection, which is expected to hit stores in late 2011, will be sold to both Kane and J Brand stockists. As Anna Wintour points out: "[The collection] is obviously going to help [Kane's] visibility in the States. He's a young man with a huge future ahead of him."

New York Fashion Week Dispatches from Lane Crawford Fashion Director Sarah Rutson - Saturday and Sunday

fashionologie — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:59:25 PST

>> You've met Lane Crawford Fashion Director Sarah Rutson, now delve a little deeper into her New York Fashion Week experience. As she hit Saturday and Sunday's shows - Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, and more - she fired off notes on everything from the contents of her breakfast to a text message from Riccardo Tisci to her ensemble for the day. More in the slideshow.

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Pre-Fall's Layering Obsession - How to Wear It Now

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:06:10 PST

>> Chloe's Pre-Fall 2011 offering was overflowing with chic layered looks. The collection may be months away from hitting stores, but we can't help getting a jump start on Hannah MacGibbon's smooth styling techniques. Evoke the same layered '70s chic vibe with picks from J Brand, Gap, Kova & T, and of course, Chloe, right now.

Left to right: Chloe Pre-Fall 2011 look, Chloe Billie Bag ($1,560), Kova & T Chambray Shirt ($68, originally $225), Gap Deep V-Neck Sweater ($40, originally $50), Chloe Leather Boots ($425, originally $850), J Brand Trouser Jeans ($180)

Look We Love – Layered Sophisticate

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:28:53 PST

If you're running low on Winter layering ideas, peep this street-snapped sophisticate for inspiration. Fend off any air pockets with a crisp white shirt - buttoned all the way to the top - paired with a cable knit cardigan from Topshop and Urban Outfitters fur lined coat. High-waist dark denim skinnies from J Brand and cute footwear complete the cozy look.

Left to right: Urban Outfitters Faux Fur Collar Long Coat ($89), Linea Pelle Braid Belt ($88), Topshop Boyfriend Cardigan ($90), J Brand Skinny Jeans ($195), Lord & Taylor Crystal Brooch ($38), Rosegold Brown Studded Maryjane Shoes ($90), Fossil Vintage Leather Bag ($238), Banana Republic French Cuff Shirt ($60)

Photo courtesy of the lookbook.nu

Freja Beha Erichsen Cast in Both Louis Vuitton and Chanel Spring 2011 Campaigns; Fashion Design Copyright Act Headed to Senate

fashionologie — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:37:18 PST

Freja Beha Erichsen isn't just a Chanel face for Spring 2011 - she reportedly also posed for Louis Vuitton's Spring 2011 campaign, shot by Steven Meisel, alongside Raquel Zimmermann, and Kristen McMenamy [WWD]
The Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act, which aims to copyright fashion designs, was passed unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is headed for full Senate deliberation [WWD]
Proenza Schouler's mochila totes ($225) and wallets ($145) are now available on their website [Teen Vogue]
Missed the Alexa Chung for Madewell illustrated bat tee the first time around? It's back for sale online tomorrow, except this time, in tunic form ($58) [People StyleWatch]
Casting director and Tales of Endearment blogger Natalie Joos sounds like she has a television project in the works: "More on that soon" [Fashionista]
The sell-out J Brand Houlihan cargo pant was inspired by a vintage pair of army pants the brand's design director found in Japan [BoF]
Roland Mouret sunglasses are on the horizon - they're one of the exclusive products he'll test at his first store in London's Mayfair, opening in February [WWD]
Jewelry designers Ruby Kobo just launched their website, but won't do e-commerce - they prefer private appointments. They also hope to do a runway collaboration with Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, or Phoebe Philo [Fashionista]
A street artist applied a cartoon Karl Lagerfeld decal to a New York taxi [Refinery29]
The iPad inspiring print advertising: Vogue Russia's December 2010 issue has a video advertisement inside [Gawker]