Denimology

Denim Style at Coachella Music Festival

When checking out the crowd at this year's Coachella Music Festival, you'd almost think we were back in the 70's and 80's with the styles we saw. We saw an influence of the hippie/punk vibe in the denim worn. Lots of ripped jeans, cut off shorts, denim jackets and rompers were big this year.

More Coachella denim style after the jump...

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Denim Aficionado: Cecilia Doan

Here is a continuation of our newest feature interviewing denim aficionados, this time our guest in the hot seat is Cecilia Doan who has her own blog called, 'Love, Portland'.

1) How would you describe your denim style?

Denim is my style! I incorporate denim into most of my outfits. I've got everything from denim shorts to denim dresses, denim vests, and denim shoes.

2) What do you look for in a pair of jeans?

The most important thing I look for in a pair of jeans is a flattering fit. I pay attention to the material composition as this seems to affect how they'll sit on my body or how they'll eventually wear. Back pocket placement, amazing lines (what makes your legs look 100 miles long), and if there is distressing done if they're hitting the right places: honeycombs behind the knees and not on my calves, sandblasting on the thighs highlight just enough and not too much, etc.

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Denim Aficionado Q & A - Judy Aldridge

Here is the second in a new regular feature interviewing denim aficianados, this time the person in the hot seat is Judy Aldridge who has her own blog called Atlantis Home.

1) How would you describe your denim style?
I like denim that's had work put into it--rough and aged. I like tough denim.

2) What do you look for in a pair of jeans?
Something new--surprise me---please!!! Jeans that look great with boots-

3) Who are your top 3 favourite brands and why?
Hysteric Glamour--the wash, quality, and details make these jeans. The Proportion of Blue has a great fit--at least for me. The perfect pair of vintage 501's--the new ones aren't working for me.

4) How many pairs of jeans do you own and what is the most you have paid for a pair?
Probably about 50 pair. Only 20 in current rotation. $400.00, but I can't remember which ones.

5) What are the first pair of jeans you remember?
Wow--I had an amazing pair of patchwork denim wide leg jeans in the 70's--my sisters friend borrowed them and I never saw them again.

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Denim Aficionado Q & A - Mimi Jung

This week we start a new regular feature interviewing denim aficionados. The first person to take part in the Q & A is Mimi Jung who has her own great blog brookandlyn.com. If you love denim and would like to be featured here then email your details.

1) How would you describe your denim style?
I'm a bit fickle when it comes to my denim. I'm always adding new styles to my collection. I wear skinny, wide, tapered, straight, high waisted, natural waisted, all sort of shades and the list goes on.

2) What do you look for in a pair of jeans?
At this point in my denim collection, I only have two excuses left to splurge on a new pair - unique color and style. The fit doesn't matter that much since I get all of my jeans tailored. I'm short with a smallish waist so it's highly unlikely that a pair off the rack will fit.

3) What are your favourite pair of jeans and why?
My favorite pair changes every couple of months. Right now its a pair of recently DIY jeans that I bought in Basel about 5 years ago. The label says Kembei, but unfortunately I've never been able to find any information about the company. It's a dark blue pair that I recently slow bleached, sanded down and ripped for a natural fade. I've been wearing them pretty much with everything. They add great contrast to all of my formal tops, as well as add some character to my more casual wear. That reminds me, I have to get them dry cleaned.

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Street Style: Stockholm Goes 80s

Stockholm's trendiest are flirting with 80s' subdued pastels and skin-tight acid wash. Balance out the girly hues with a tough leather jacket or biker gloves.

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Tokyo Streetwear: Acid Wash Jackets

On the streets of Tokyo, a baggy acid-wash jacket mixed with pastels serves up 80s charm, or paired with monochrome clothes and an oversized neutral bag looks beautifully understated avant-garde.