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WHAT
closet doesn’t have an article of denim in it? Actually,
make that three or four articles—or five, given that
denim has endured for decades as the fabric of choice
for the laidback days. Which isn’t to say that it has
pretty much kept to its utilitarian roots.
Denims
have gone a long way since it emerged during the
California Gold Rush in the 1800s. Since that time,
denims have partied with American GIs during World War
II, gained anti-establishment status in the 1960s and
1970s, and reached its peak in the 1980s, when Brooke
Shields declared that nothing came between her and her
Calvin Kleins.
Understated glam.
Blue Ryder
flare-cut dark rinse jeans and Mav Studio plum satin
blouse.
Now, we
are also seeing denim’s glam side, no small thanks to
SM. In fact, wearing denims in manner of haute couture
is the fashion statement of the 21st century. Think of
ultimate party girl Paris Hilton in her itsy bitsy denim
miniskirts, red carpet stunner Cameron Diaz and her
closet full of high-end denims. Here are some ways to
glam it up with denims from SM:
Pure
Jean-ious There’s nothing like a well-cut pair of jeans
to make you stand out in the crowd. You’ll never go
wrong with a flattering pair of boot cut jeans or
flair-cut jeans. For a sexier silhouette, go skinny—with
a pair of ankle-length or cropped skinny jeans. Jacket
Required The denim jacket goes uptown when paired with
luxe evening dresses in soft chiffon and shiny metallics.
Denim speak.
This pair of
anklelength skinny Red Jeans looks red-carpet ready when
paired with this Liv red spaghetti-strapped top.
Best of
the Vest Borrowed from the boys, the denim vest is a
great way to layer any outfit. They’re great for the
rock couture look of the season when paired with poufy
or slim fitting tops.
Jumpstarting Denim jumpers have gone a long way from the
handyman’s wardrobe. Today’s jumpers are curve-hugging,
cropped and cuffed, and can walk the red carpet with a
pair of sexy, strappy heel sandals.
Skirting
the Issue The denim skirt is a fashionista’s best friend
because it’s stylish and comfortable. Pairing it with
dressy tops and bling elements will make you look so
polished that you can take it out to dinner or a movie
preem.
The
Short Story Go for the glitz and pair denim shorts with
a sexy dramatic top and a pair of killer stilettos.
Red carpet headliner.
Jean
jacket glamour from Paddocks worn over a Mav Studio
metallic gray bubble dress.
--PHOTOGRAPHED
BY ERWIN BARLETA
The vest part
Nothing dresses
up denim like a classic monochromatic black number, dark
indigo Freego vest, B.W.N. tank top and SM Studio
knee-length skirt.
The collection is available at the Ladies Wear
Department of all SM stores. |
