Denim Jackets

Ah, the Japanese.

They have given us so much to be thankful for (think Hondas, Tamagotchis, and the girlfriend lap pillow), and fashion is no exception. Their cutting edge, push-the-boundaries, anything goes, calculated yet cool sense of style is impossible to ignore.

So, it’s not surprising then that their denim fashions are equally noteworthy.

So what Japanese denim sensations have us doing a double-take these days? 

Denim jackets have been making waves beyond the US of A. They’ve been spotted in Japan, and even seen paired with jeans.

(Courtesy Japanesestreets.com)

So you know what that means? It’s official. The Japanese have spoken. Double denim can be done. BUT since not all of us are 100 pound Japanese fashionistas with Harojuku wardrobes, we recommend thinking carefully about your denim on denim decisions if you have any doubts about your ability to pull it off.

Some other Japanese denim trends, straight from the street, include some somewhat frightful 80s influences. Take this denim jacket, fully equipped with an elastic waistband.

Now that’s a girl whose ready for a Michael Jackson tribute!

(Courtesy Japanesestreets.com)

But we have to admit, there’s something about that layered look and the popped collar that makes us (almost) want to raid our dad’s closet and uncover this 80s gem. Too bad (or good) for us: we don’t live at home anymore…

So before we sign off, we’ll leave something for all of you who are looking to get in touch with your inner Japanese self with a less conventional denim accessory. We call it the jascarf, aka the denim jacket turned winter scarf. 

(Courtesy Japanesestreets.com)

We’re not exactly sure it will keep you warm, but we’re pretty confident it will get you noticed.

If that’s what you’re into…

posted by: abigail on August 26, 2009 at 9:35 pm
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Denim is not always just about covering our ass-ets.  Sometimes, it’s about making a fashion statement, toning down an outfit, or even something as simple as keeping covered on a windy day—and there’s nothing like a denim jacket that gets the job done.

Take, for example, the denim jacket trend. We see denim jackets popping up all over Hollywood. While the celebs definitely don’t all get it right, the indiDenim experts agree the ones pictured below were able to pull it off.  What do you think about these celebrities and their take on the denim jacket?

Khloe Kardashian breaks up her black on black casual fit by adding a denim jacket and an oversized bag. Is the denim bringing it all together?

Photo Source: GossipGirls

This light wash denim jacket over the little white summer dress has Reese Witherspoon looking a little confused. We think the outfit is adorable. What do you think?

Photo Source: justjarded.com

The Dream is seen here, sporting the latest double denim trend, and in our opinion, doing it with some serious style. Are you a fan of double denim. . .?

Photo Source: WireImage

. . .Cameron Diaz is. In this photo for Marie Claire, Cameron is showing us with confidence that double denim is in all the way.

Photo Source: MarieClaire

And last, but definitely not least, we have the King of Pop. Oh wait, never mind. That’s just Rhianna sporting a Michael Jackson inspired denim jacket—along with his curly do. Is MJ the man you want to see in your mirror? For Rhianna, it works!

Photo Source: x17online

posted by: rupa on July 2, 2009 at 3:21 pm
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