J Brand Gallery Launch
J Brand founders Susie Crippen and Jeff Rudes went back to where it all started by opening the J Brand Gallery last night at Ron Herman in Los Angeles. I was fortunate enough to attend the event. The brand launched at Fred Segal exclusively five years ago and today J Brand is one of the top selling lines of denim. The Gallery has the first pair of J Brand jeans as well as design items from a ballerina that inspired the now famous clean J Brand silhouette, to a bag that was given to Susie and she loved the fabric so much it inspired her to make a unique pocket lining for her jeans.
Celebrities in attendance included Cristina Ricci in J Brand "910" in Oil Slick, Jaime Ray Newman, who is on the upcoming Eastwick tv show (can't wait) in J Brand "Babe" in Hightide, Sarah Jane Morris of Brothers and Sisters in J Brand "Love Story" in Ink, Nelsan Ellis who is my favorite character on True Blood, Lafayette and Jason Gray Stanford of Monk in J Brand Denim Co. "Kane" in Colt
I had an opportunity to speak with Susie about the upcoming trends on the horizon, "Denim Leggings will be a continued trend and people are really getting into washes in a much more sophisticated way".
It is always worth the trip to Fred Segal and it's great to see the full line which has expanded to include the classic J Brand, J Brand Boutique, J Brand Denim Co. Men's Collection and the brand new collaboration with Hussein Chalayan which is perfection. (See Susie and Hussein sit down and chat here). The tie-dyed OZ jean in Kurabo denim is artwork and has made it to the top of my wish list. Susie and Jeff couldn't be nicer and invited me to come down to their design studio to do a special behind-the-scenes piece on them and I can't wait!
Katy Perry in Pink Jeans
I have seen people wearing colored jeans... however I can honestly say I have not seen many people rolling around in bright Pink Jeans like Katy. Never one for a dull moment, Katy Perry arrives back at her hotel in NYC wearing bright Pink Jeans. As if we expected any less ya know? For Katy this is a dressed down day!
Sophie Monk in Tie Dyed Denim
Aussie actress, Sophie Monk is spotted exiting Nordstrom's wearing a pair of burgundy and gold tie dyed jeans. If you happen to know who makes Sophie's jeans leave us a comment or email me.
Drew Barrymore in Current/Elliott Jeans
Drew Barrymore films a loooooove kinda scene for Going the Distance, a movie she's filming with on-again-off-again boyfriend, Justin Long. Justin wears some Levi's and Drew is dressed loudly in a pair of Current/Elliott Boyfriend Jeans in Hickory Destroy. Pictures do not do these jeans justice! You have to see them up close and in person to appreciate them.
Tiffany Giardina in J Brand Jeans
Disney has started another one on the path to fame. Tiffany Giardina takes the stage as she performs at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, CA. The teenager performed in those star quality J Brand Kurabo Cotton Blend Tie-Dye Skinny Jeans in Oz Wash. These jeans are made of Japanese Denim and with the tie-dye only highlighting the sides of your legs! I can not WAIT for these to be in a sample sale! They are so funky fresh!
Jessica Alba in J Brand Thrasher Jeans
Jessica Alba is spotted leaving Taverna Tony restaurant in Malibu with a female friend wearing her well loved J Brand 12" Tie Dye Pencil Leg Jean In Thrasher.
