Twiggy Chic
Inside Magazine may of just published my favorite editorial of all time. Titled Twiggy Chick and shot by Nina Andersson, the piece pays homage to lengendary model Twiggy, as seen by the remarkable pictures of Swedish model Frida Gustavsson (Frida opened the Valentino show this past season). Featuring denim by H&M, Cheap Monday, YSL, Wrangler Vintage, Diesel, Levi's and 7 For All Mankind this layout leaves me speechless. Proof positive that a bit of styling can make the ordinary look extraordinary, and that classic style like Twiggy's is timeless.
Rogue Territory - Brand Profile
With so many denim labels making mass produced jeans out of China these days the demand for good quality, USA made product has dwindled in recent times... Well, so you would think.
Karl Thoennessen of Rogue Territory is bucking the trend with great success. His label, Rogue Territory is a tribute to American manufacturers of the early 20th century. When clothing was built to last and attention was placed not only on the quality of the materials, but also on the construction of the garment. The products Rogue Territory offers are modern interpretations of the garments that were produced during the industrial age of the 20th century. Their mission is to build on the designs of the past by offering a more fashionably relevant collection for those who are passionate about denim and vintage clothing.
Karl has taken some time out to answer a few questions about his label and the denim industry.
What is the story behind the name?
The name Rogue Territory truly embodies my own interpretation of denim that borrows inspiration from the all-American actors of the silver screen in the 1950s and 60s. Men like James Dean, Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, and Steve McQueen all exemplified an authentic and rebellious nature that was epitomized by the blue jeans that they wore on screen and off. The idea that rebels are rogue within society is an intriguing notion. Rebels are individuals, loners in nature. As a rebel you plot your own territory. These rebels used blue jeans to represent their unique individuality. Blue jeans were inherently rebellious, on the fringe of society and that very legacy has been woven into the rich history of the fabric and what it has come to represent. Rogue Territory believes that in denim's rawest form, it symbolizes a blank canvas for each of us to express our individuality and freedom, to tell our story, to be rebellious, and to ultimately create our own Rogue Territory.
Continued (with more photos)...
Ashlee Simpson in Levi's Jean Shorts
Leggy little momma Ashlee Simpson is spotted arriving at the Se restaurant wearing her short Levi's cut-off shorts that we've spotted her in before. I love them. She is actually bring the retro hard and making it look the hotness! I definitely like she is acting again and not singing. Check out her chubby baby! I wanna bite him, LOL!
Current/Elliott Fall 2009 Lookbook
Current/Elliott's Fall 2009 Lookbook takes inspiration from the circus and victorian life and creates a cool denim collection. For the new season, the boyfriend jean that brought the brand such fame was not in sight, but replaced by skinny jeans and wide leg cuts, some with drawstring waists and darker vintage washes. I love the Victorian jacket!
Dakota Fanning in Levi's Jeans
Dakota Fanning, in character as Cherie Currie, wears a pair of Levi's jeans while filming a scene at a restaurant for The Runaways.
Mischa Barton in a Denim Dress
Spotted out in L.A was Mischa Barton wearing a vintage-look denim dress with a tag that looks similar to Levi's, but is NOT the original red tab brand. Mischa heads out for a walk with her pups before a business meeting.
Recently, the Daily Mail had a whole lot of not-so-nice things to say about poor Mischa. Do you agree with the article or are they trying to stir up drama that isn't there?
If you happen to know the brand that Mischa is wearing, please leave a comment in the comments section of this post.
