7 New Denim Designers You Need to Know Now Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Fred Segal1/14Fred by Fred Segal
After 55 years in business, Fred Segal recently launched its first in-house apparel collectsion, including some great classic jeans. The price point is similar to other designer denim labels—around $198 to $220— with some Japanese selvedge ringing in a bit higher. The jeans are available at Fred Segal as well as select U.S. specialty stores and international retailers.
Photo: Courtesy of fredsegal.com2/14Fred by Fred perfect skinny indigo jeans, $235, for information: fredsegal.com; Fred by Fred Segal perfect skinny medium vintage jeans, $220, for information: fredsegal.com
Photo: Courtesy of Good American3/14Good American
Whether you relate to Khloé Kardashian’s curves or just envy her style, her new denim label with Emma Grede (wife of Frame Denim co-founder Jens Grede), Good American, is great news for women who want a stronger, less rigid look. Designed to create and enhance curves, the jeans will come in size 0-24. Kardashian even scouted real girls for the launch campaign through social media: “This isn’t just about finding the perfect pair of jeans, but embracing your body and being proud of all that you are,” she says.
Photo: Courtesy of goodamerican.com4/14Good American Good Cuts jeans, $205, goodamerican.com; Good American Good Waist jeans, price upon request, for information: goodamerican.com
Photo: GRLFRND Denim / @grlfrnd_denim5/14Grlfrnd
Like vintage, but better: That’s how a lot of women might describe Grlfrnd, a new denim label based in L.A. Grlfrnd jeans combine the look and feel of vintage denim with more feminine, fitted silhouettes, so you don’t have to worry about the “diaper” situation you often get with old men’s Levi’s, and you can highlight your waist, all without going to the tailor.
Photo: Courtesy of revolves.com6/14Grlfrnd Karolina high-rise skinny jeans, price upon request, for information: revolves.com; Grlfrnd Miranda shirtdress, $160, revolves.com; Grlfrnd Natalia high-rise skinny split jeans, $228, revolves.com
Photo: Courtesy of Hardeman7/14Hardeman
Sophie Hardeman prides herself on using conventional denim for her totally unconventional jeans. Trompe l’oeil patterns and clever construction—like a pair of baggy jeans that looks like two pairs layered on top of each other—set her apart in a crowded market. The androgynous sizing (the styles are unisex) means you’ll agonize less over the number on the tag, too, and just buy the jeans that look the coolest on you. (And isn’t that a revelation?)
Photo: Courtesy of vfiles.com8/14Hardeman BIC pen jeans, price upon request, for information: vfiles.com; Hardeman BIC pen jacket, price upon request, for information: vfiles.com
Photo: Courtesy of Moussy9/14Moussy
Moussy isn’t exactly a new brand—it was founded in Japan in 2000—but it’s opening shop in the U.S. for the first time this fall. Many of the women’s jeans are based on classic men’s styles, so you won’t find any stretchy leggings or low-rise styles here. We have our eye on the patchwork jeans, ripped-up skinnies, and seamed cropped flares.
Photo: Courtesy of mousy.ne.jp10/14Moussy Latrobe tapered jeans, $290, for information: moussy.ne.jp, Moussy, NYC, 646.600.6012; Moussy random cut wide straight jeans, $215, for information: moussy.ne.jp, Moussy, NYC, 646.600.6012; Moussy Fontana patched tapered jeans, $355, for information: moussy.ne.jp, Moussy, NYC, 646.600.6012
Photo: Courtesy of Second Skin Overalls11/14Second Skin Overalls
Everyone has their “thing,” and Danielle Bernstein’s is overalls. In fact, she loves them so much that she calls them her “second skin.” The blogger parlayed her affection for the onesie into a collectsion of overalls called, fittingly, Second Skin Overalls. Prices range from $185 to $230.
Photo: Courtesy of secondskinoveralls.com12/14Second Skin jumpsuit, $230, secondskinoveralls.com; Second Skin high-rise flares, $210, secondskinoveralls.com; Second Skin high-rise skinny jeans, $185, secondskinoveralls.com
Photo: Courtesy of Vale13/14Vale
Inspired by Australia, Vale’s jeans are at once classic, a bit tomboyish, and ’70s-inspired, ranging from button-front flares to embroidered jean jackets and denim dresses. They’re simple pieces, but with a special twist— which is why the label is growing rapidly, despite being just over a year old. You’ll find it in the U.S. on Shopbop.com and Nordstrom.
Photo: Courtesy of valedenim.com14/14Vale Petal flares in white, $220, valedenim.com; Vale Earth Layers jacket in white, price upon request, for information: valedenim.com; Vale Earth Layers jacket in indigo, $180, valedenim.com; Vale Petal flares in indigo, $220, valedenim.com
