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DDERNIFIMTTHEREPORT:

Because spring’s deluxe
denim = the most comfy way
to be on trend this season.
Dive into the jean pool.

54 IRISH TATLER APRIL 2015

LOUIS VUITTONS70TsYLE
CHLOÉ
It’s the trend of the season so why wouldn’t
denim take a leaf out of the seventies for
spring summer inspiration. Think drummer-
boy jackets, wide legs – ranging from bootcut
to a full-blown flare, mom-from-the-seventies
belted dresses and the perfect denim mini
(preferably buttoned to the high heavens).
Retro inspiration is plentiful on the catwalk,
from Louis Vuitton’s denim ankle and
knee-high boots to Chloé’s ultra-chic and
ultra-French take on the trend. Others
embraced the rock star element, namely
Tommy Hilfiger – a Sgt Pepper catwalk
moment – who splashed patchwork across
boots, jeans and jackets, and opened the show
with descended 70s rock royalty, Georgia
May Jagger. It’s only natural to look to those
who made it so effortlessly cool the first time
around to bring this trend full circle.

SHOP IT... 2 THE INSPO
3
Muses of past and present who nail
4 the look with relish.

Button dress (€320) by MiH @ Flares (€39.95) @ Zara High-rise flare (€335) by Michael 1LEANDRA MEDINE
Mih-jeans.com Kors @ Net-a-porter.com Aka, the Man Repeller has always
expounded on the pros of stepping 1
STYLING TIP outside of the skinny-jean box. And for
this we salute her.
Invest in a soft
chambray shirt and 2JANE BIRKIN
pair with skinny 5 Otherwise known as the
jeans and flat boots starting point for all retro denim
for the ultimate off- references. Enough said.
duty-model vibe.
3SAY LOU LOU
Top (€67) @ M&S Skirt (€280) by MiH @ Mih-jeans.com The Swedish/Australian
sisters and chanteuses (pictured
here is Miranda) have a distinct
set of reference points – 70s,
disco, 70s, disco. And we
couldn’t be happier.

4 CHARLOTTE
RAMPLING
...Makes a peasant blouse and faded
flares look as bright as a brand new
pin.

5 STEVE McQUEEN AND
ALI MACGRAW
On set of the 1972 hit,The Getaway,
the duo were the epitome of cool
Americana in distressed denim.

APRIL 2015 IRISH TATLER 55

fashiondenim PRADA FASHION EAST

PURE & SIMPLE MARQUES ALMEIDA

Integral to spring’s natural selection, a blissful sense of calm
hangs in the air this season. Frayed ends, unfinished hemlines
and ripped fabrics comprise this denim mise en scène. Throw
in a dollop of monastic influences for a look that lends itself to
wardrobe zen.

SHOP IT...

Frayed jacket (€995)
by M Missoni @ Net-a-porter.com

Top (€310) by Marni
@ Marni.com

THE NU-DENIM RULES
501 jeans (€330) by 1 3THINKING
Levi’s CHANGE YOUR LOOK BEYOND
THE BOYFRIEND
@ Net-a-porter.com “instead of jeans for a change,” being replaced by a slew of

Think of denim for everything The ultra-tomboy style is slowly

STYLING TIP says Chloe Lonsdale, Creative easier-to-wear counterparts.

Keep the remainder Director of MiH. “A denim CEO of Whistles Jane
of your outfit
crisp and clean to shirt instead of a silk shirt will Shepherdson cites the more
counteract the busy-
ness of the frayed bring an edge to any outfit. flattering ‘relaxed boyfriend’ as
effect.
Channel a 1970s summertime her current favourite: “I like the

Leather denim-effect bag vibe with a button-up midi skirt ones with the huge, raw turn
(€2,600) by Louis Vuitton @
Tunic (€185) by or a button-up shirt dress with a up, which I will be wearing with
Jaeger @ Arnotts Brown Thomas
braided waistband.” a wedge or flatform and fitted

2DON’T FEAR THE top – probably a striped tee.
FLARE “Try them I’m also tempted by the
slightly cropped slim-

once and you’ll be converted,” straight variety, which

Lonsdale affirms. “Flares flatter by kicking out

balance out the hips; creating a little at the ankle –

the appearance of a slimmer perfect with a pointy

silhouette and a high-rise waist shoe or simple flat.

streamlines the tummy. Wear As it’s still cold at the

them with a loosely tucked shirt moment, I’ll wear them

– cotton, silk or denim. Worn with an oversized

with heels they’re leg-lengthening jumper, but no

too. If you’re tall, wear flares socks.” STELLA McCARTNEY

with flats, either Converse or

brown leather sandals looks

great. It’s deceptively simple and

very modern.”

THE INSIDER MOMENT:
NEEDLE WORKS

Embroidery goes sleek à la
Stella McCartney.

56 IRISH TATLER APRIL 2015

CHLOÉ UCHTIILCITY
Get on board with military’s more understated sister,
utility chic. And as denim has its genesis in function over
fashion it’s no surprise that a simple, streamlined look
pervades. Think pocket-detailing, boiler suits and fuss-free
design.
THE BRANDS
Topshop: the high street giant recently
announced actress Hailey Baldwin as the
face of their current denim collection;
Whistles branched into a newly-expanded
denim range with eight key shapes for the
season that’s already a hit with fashion
editors; while Levi’s recently launched a
rebooted 501 jean in collaboration with
Net-a-porter.com – the brand has tapered
the legs of the denim stalwart for a more
modern fit; lastly Tommy Hilfiger’s
People’s Place collection evokes fashion’s
Almost Famous moment and the very first
store opened by Hilfiger back in 1969
– an institute of the times that were. “Our
friends would stop by and we’d listen to
records together or have concerts in the
basement. Music was a very important
part of the store experience. It was the
time when bands like The Beatles and The
Rolling Stones were setting all the trends
and we all wanted to look like rock stars.”

SHOP IT...

DAMIR DOMA
LACOSTE

STYLING TIP Jacket (€95) by & Other Overalls (€320) @
Stories @ Stories.com MiH-jeans.com
Keep things cool with
sports-fresh finishes Dress (€495) by
–a trainer or an urban Stella McCartney
chic parka @ Brown Thomas
are perfection.
Skirt (€36) @ Asos.com
THE INSIDER MOMENT:
THE GROWN-UP SUIT

Denim gets a mature
nodat Tods.