Style Instinct – Meredith Melling Burke
Posted - May 3rd, 2010 by admin
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Read what Vogue Senior Market Editor, Meredith Melling Burke recommends as closet essentials and her favorite new J Brand styles.
Name: Meredith Melling Burke
Job/Position:Vogue Senior Market Editor
Where do you live now: New York City
Hometown: I grew up outside of Boston, MA in a town called Weston.
Q: How long have you worked at Vogue?
A: 11 years (!)
Q: What is your experience prior to working at Vogue?
A: I’ve always worked with Conde Nast magazines. Before Vogue, I worked at Mademoiselle magazine, which is sadly no longer with us.
Q: What are 5 items every girl needs in her wardrobe?
A: 1. Classic trench, 2. A men’s button down shirt (in a men’s fit – slightly oversized), 3. A strappy stacked high heel, 4. Day-to-night oversized ring, 5. And of course the perfect fitting pair of jeans.
Q: What is your favorite J Brand Classic?
A: How do I pick just one favorite? I would have to say it’s a 3-way tie between the Love Story, the 7/8 Jean and The Deal (I love the 10-inch zipper detail).
72201 Love Story in Dark Vintage, 926 7/8 in Dark Vintage, and 9610 The Deal in Ink
Q: What is your new favorite style?
A: My favorite new style is the Santa Cruz in Army. It’s the perfect item for putting together a utility-inspired look this season.
1287 Santa Cruz shown in Taupe (L) and Army (R)
Q: What keeps you going back to J Brand?
A: I keep going back to J Brand because every time I wear them my colleagues and friends ask, “Who makes your jeans?!?!?!’”
Related links:
Shop J Brand – www.jbrandjeans.com
Visit Vogue.com – www.vogue.com
Denim for Days
Posted - April 12th, 2010 by admin
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We hear this time and time again – the 901 Leggings have become the gateway-jean back to denim. The lastest converter: Cupcakes and Cashmere blogger, Emily Schman.
“I’ve never been a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl. It’s not that I’m always dressed up (because I’m certainly not), but I prefer breezy dresses to constricting, stiff denim. When the legging/jeans hybrid appeared on the scene last year, I was skeptical that they could be comfortable and simultaneously flattering. Turns out, some of them are. Revolve sent over these J Brand Low Rise Leggings last week and I’ve barely changed out of them since. They’re tight in all the right places (at the ankles) and have the right amount of give where you need it most (upper thighs) and I love that I can just easily wear them with dangerously tall heels as I can with ballet flats.”
Topshop Blazer and Blouse, J Brand Low Rise Leggings, Martin + Osa Necklace, Vintage Bracelet, Gifted Chan Luu Bracelet, Alaia Platforms.
All Shook Up
Posted - April 7th, 2010 by admin
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Blogger ’The Stylish Wanderer‘ feels special in the J Brand Houlihan cargo skinnys.
“These J Brand beauties are probably the coolest cargo pants in the entire world. It was a real shock a few weeks ago to open up both Teen Vogue and Nylon and see these pants in the J Brand ad. Sometimes when something of yours is in magazine, you feel kinda special…”
J Brand Zips Cargo in Sharksin (courtesy of Revolve), vintage top, Steve Madden wedges, Triskaidekaphobia tooth earrings, Swatch watch.
J Brand CEO Jeff Rudes personally fits Liberty London Girl
Posted - April 4th, 2010 by admin
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“Liberty London Girl” UK blogger Sasha Wilkins loved her personal fitting with J Brand CEO Jeff Rudes at Selfridges in London.
A girl who only wears skirts – she was instantly hooked on J Brand and said: “Jeff was such fun. I think J Brand may have converted me to the way of the trouser. Have chinos, leggings & classic stretch jean. Will shoot & report back on Liberty London Girl.”
Check out more of what Liberty London Girl had to say about her J Brand experience on her Facebook page.
Toast in Tokyo
Posted - March 26th, 2010 by admin
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FashionToast blogger Rumi Neely is loving Japan and her J Brand/Duarte jeans.
FashionToast in J Brand at Fashion Week
Posted - March 9th, 2010 by admin
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We love following blogger Rumi Neely’s style at FashionToast.com. Check out what she’s wearing at Fall/Winter New York Fashion Week.
J Brand sent me some jeans last week..as one commenter noted, “I don’t own any pants”. This isn’t entirely true, but honestly I just hate shopping for them since I barely every try clothes on in stores. I trust my eye for picking out my size for everything..except jeans. But these are a perfect second skin.
(vintage leopard coat and sweater, Henry Duarte x J Brand jeans, ribbed knee socks, D&G wedges, Alexander Wang Hilary bag)
(vintage shrug and hooded cardigan, Alexander Wang jacket and bag, Forever 21 armwarmers, Claude Maus dress, J Brand jeans, BCBG Mendel boots)
Announcing J BRAND and Proenza Schouler exclusive denim collaboration
Posted - February 18th, 2010 by admin
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We’re excited about this…
Proenza Schouler debuted a Fall 2010 exclusive denim collaboration with J Brand jeans at the Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2010 runway show on Wednesday, February 17th at 8:00PM in New York. This one season collaboration marks the first ever jean produced by Proenza Schouler.
“For fall 2010 we are exploring ideas closer to home. Urban elements are important as is the idea of uniforms. Denim fits the bill as the most ubiquitous item in most people’s wardrobe. Proenza Schouler will for the first time, explore this classic element, never-the-less infusing it with the Proenza Schouler DNA,”said Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler.
Keeping in line with the classic J Brand fit and aesthetic, and the Proenza Schouler modern silhouette, the collaboration is highlighted by a denim and black graphic-printed, exaggerated high-rise skinny jean featured on the runway. The jean is made of 11-ounce Japanese stretch denim. Once the jean is printed, it is hand painted all over to accentuate texture and dimension.
“We are extremely excited to work with Lazaro and Jack. They have great vision, a point of view, are incredibly talented and fun to work with,” said Jeff Rudes, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of J Brand.
“Everyone we know wears J Brand. It was an easy choice,” continued Hernandez and McCollough.
The jean collection will be available in exclusive specialty stores mid-July.
To check out Proenza Schouler’s full runway show, visit Style.com
Related posts:
WWD Proenza Schouler RTW Fall 2010
InStyle Proenza Schouler for J Brand Debuts on the Runway
Style Instinct – Jen Rade
Posted - February 4th, 2010 by admin
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Introducing Style Instinct, our monthly feature on what the industry’s heavy hitters are talking about. Read what Jen Rade, Stylist and Costumer Designer, is inspired by, her wardrobe essentials and her new favorite jeans.
Name: Jen Rade
Job/Position: Stylist & Costume Designer
Where do you live now: Encino
Hometown: Philadelphia
BIO:
Jen Rade is one of the premiere stylists in the fashion and entertainment business. She collaborates with numerous celebrity clients including Angelina Jolie and has styled an assortment of music videos for artists such as: Pink, Marilyn Manson, Avril Lavigne and Dave Matthews Band among others.
Additionally, Jen has costume designed a number of commercials for iPod and Target, for which she received the 2005 & 2007 Costume Designer’s Guild Award for “Best Commercial Costume Design.”
Her editorial credits include: Esquire, W, Harper’s Bazaar UK, Marie Claire and GQ.
Q&A
Q: What is your favorite city to be inspired by fashion and the way people dress?
A: Everywhere! I’m inspired by humanity.
Q: You’ve been quoted on your love of J Brand. Which styles are your favorite?
A: All of the J Brand jeans are classic to me but, if I have to choose one or two, I’d say the 910 Skinny or 912 Pencil in Ink and the Love Story.
My favorite new style is the denim legging – I absolutely love. They are so soft, lightweight and cozy. And with over-the-knee or knee-high flat boots…perfection! The color is great too.
Q: What are five items every girl needs in her wardrobe?
A: Great jeans, a classic cocktail dress that fits great, black heels, a good coat, and a cashmere sweater.
Q: Why do you keep coming back to J Brand?
A: I keep coming back, or actually never leave J Brand, for many reasons…first and foremost, the fit is the absolute best. I also think the denim used is amazing, the perfect amount of stretch. I love the colors and washes and the quality is great. I still have my very first pair from almost five years ago and even though they’ve been washed a zillion times, and I have probably 15 other pairs of J Brand, I still love that first pair.
J Brand’s can be dressed up or down for day or night, they go with absolutely everything, and they are a perfect combination of form and function as they both look and feel great! Style AND comfort! What else can I say!
Behind the Scenes of the J Brand Spring / Summer 2010 Ad Campaign
Posted - February 1st, 2010 by admin
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Shot in Brooklyn, all the creative elements came together at our Spring / Summer 2010 fashion shoot. J Brand’s Art Director, Laura Pizzarelli, offers some insight into the inspiration behind the campaign.
Q: What was your vision for the Spring / Summer 2010 photo shoot?
A: We wanted to be bold and reveal a person’s inner spirit, power and sexuality set in a minimal environment. No bells and whistles, just expression and feeling.
Q: Provide three words that you feel best describe the inspiration behind the SS ’10 collection?
A: sexy, minimal, indulgent comfort (I know that’s four but the last two have to go together!)
Q: How was the inspiration of the product lines depicted during the shoot?
A: Jessica and Kelly are so powerful and sexy completely alone in a room and that’s what we were going for. The woman/man and the jeans speak for themselves. No big set, no skin, no props … well one, but really, who couldn’t use a great red chair?!
Q: What models were used for the shoot and why were they cast specifically?
A: Jessica Miller and Kelly Rippy. Completely authentic, really nice people, sexy as hell, raw human spirit.
Q: How was it to work with Terry Richardson and what did he bring to the shoot (aside from anticipated genius)?
A: It was like working with a lifelong friend I had never met before … Terry is super cool and casual, he has great taste in music, makes everyone comfortable and he’s a genius as anticipated. He took an empty space and a camera and with the models created “bam!”
Q: Is this the first time working with Terry for J Brand? What were his impressions with the product and shooting it?
A: Yes, first time. Hopefully not the last. When I look at the end result, I’d like to think he was into it as much as we were.
Q: How did his personality come out in the shoot?
A: First of all there was a great vibe. Low key and intense, just like Terry. Second, he just has a unique, energetic presence, kind of unexpected. I think how that translated is obvious.
Q: How did your creativity with styling and his unique eye behind the lens come together and collaborate?
A: We knew Terry’s style and we wanted whatever he was bringing. We’re not looking through the lens so we just made sure he had all the tools to work with from the model, to the jeans, accessories, atmosphere and couches. He brought them all together in the lens and made it into art.
Q: What was your favorite: shot/post/product?
A: That’s a tough one, I really like them all. But for the woman, Jessica standing in that corner of the wall in the legging speaks directly to the vision we had for the shoot. For the men’s it’s how the two shots we chose work together, Kelly goes from a plaid shirt to a jacket and tie and the J Brand vibe remains seamless.
Q: Any unique anecdotes or stories from the set?
A: My favorite time of that day was walking around outside shooting Kelly with no real plan in mind. The sun setting on the streets of Brooklyn in just the right place, that green wall just screaming to be shot. Great fun, good people.
J BRAND/DUARTE…
love at first sight
Posted - December 28th, 2009 by admin
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If you haven’t heard the latest, you don’t want to miss this one! We’ve teamed up with Henry Duarte, California rock ‘n roll denim connoisseur to co-design 3 denim styles inspired by rocker biker chic: Raygun, Ziggy and Suffragette.
Duarte made a name for himself by creating one-of-a-kind denim and leather creations for musicians and high-profile celebrities. Now known for his low-rise, sexy styles with intricate stitching handcrafted hardware and the iconic lace-up jean.
J Brand Duarte capsule collection is the Ziggy Stardust to our classic denim. Each and every pair has the signature J Brand fit with custom-designed hardware making them individually unique. These are for designer aficionados whose own alter ego has a sexy edge.
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