Ms.Trendsetter: Janet Jackson Edition

Trend ALERT! Her name is Janet. Janet Jackson and she is making my life worth it! She wears some of the most amazing jeans -- and shoes, but we're not going to talk about that. I don't know if she has a great stylist, great taste, or simply a banging body, but she looks amazing in all the jeans she picks out. Curvy women -- take notice,...

It's Boutique Week

The first ever (soon to be annual) Boutique Week is finally here. But what the heck is it? Boutique Week is a shop-a-holic's best friend, a whole week of discounts. America's boutiques are brought together giving savings of at LEAST 25% off -- only at participating boutiques of course. Co-founders Olga Vidisheva and Polina Raygorodskaya...

Denim For Everything But Jeans

Ever wonder what you can do with an old pair of jeans besides donate them? Apparently there are lots of things you can do and all you need is an idea and a sewing machine- or a good tailor (for folks like myself). I stumbled upon a blog that listed 65 things you can do with denim. Most of the suggestions were lame, but I found a couple of...

Stay Connected

Denim lovers, denim likers and denim wearers. Stay tuned into the Denim Lounge for all your denim needs. But, there are some other great blogs that can keep you updated as well. Check them out. Denim Blog Denim Debate Denimology Jean.com Keeping you in the know: Share your passions and connect with mentors at Levi's new site Shape What's...

Denim Diaries: Mark Brewer Raw Denim Lover

Mark Brewer is a 20-year-old student, and raw denim lover. He's not going to have a machine break in his jeans, he prefers to do it himself, even if it is going to run him $350, it's worth it.  When did you first get involved with buying Japanese denim? I got involved with Japanese denim pretty recently; within the past couple...

What Does Lauren Conrad Know About Jeans?

So Lauren Conrad, former "The Hills" cast member, knows something about jeans. She was on the Rachel Ray Show, busting myths and styling different fits of jeans. She didn't really say much of what I didn't know already, and I am speaking from the point of view of an average jeans shopper. But here are some of her tips: You don't have to...

We Heart Sample Sales

Anybody interested in getting some jeans, on sale? It's a celebrity favorite, 7 For All Mankind, premeium denim line. People in Los Angeles, San Fransisco and New York have already been able to experience, The Warehouse Sale, Chicago, it's your time. The Warehouse Sale is the nations largest traveling fashion sample sale. It carries...

Denim for the Day: Is That Even Denim?

This is a yes! Oh Hilary Duff how we love thee. Here she is wearing Current/Elliot jeans: The Skinny Jean in Dust Destroy. They are the perfect fit for her. Not to tight and not too baggy. These jeans love her curves, although it looks to me like she bought them a size bigger. They look so much better that way, cuffed and all. These...

Your Late, Denim Wash

Dawn Timmeney of WHEC-TV (some broadcast station in Rochester) did a news story on not washing yours jeans. She's a little behind the Denim Lounge, but hey, mainstream media is catching on to the trend. For every one person in her story who said they would never wear their jeans for six months without a wash, there are hundreds who would.  The...

To Wash or Not to Wash, Your Jeans

Raw denim also known as dry denim, is causing people all over the world to wear their jeans without ever washing them. You can call it a laundry phobia, but there is much more to it than that. It’s a movement. Raw denim is a part of a “do it yourself” culture. Raw denim is denim in it’s purest form, unwashed and untreated. You can...

Too Much "Ass" in Advertisements

It seems The Wall Street Journal has a problem with the language being used in a new Levi advertisement. No longer is behind and derriere acceptable, ass is where it's at. I guess WSJ prefers backside, buttocks, or that which pokes out in the back. I think this is a great ad that Levi created. I'm not sure any other word would have fit...

The Vintage Lifestyle

 It's not about whether or not you can afford to pay $300 dollars for vintage jeans, but are you willing to invest in the lifestyle? Some may consider a $300 pair of jeans good quality, but that is not always true, in fact Kiya Babzani, founder and owner of Self Edge says it is rarely true.  "Most of the time you're paying...

Celebrity Denim Spotting 10/10

We love celebrities, and they love their denim. Here are a few different looks from 10/10. Thank you People.com. Cameron Diaz Chace Crawford Ellen Pompeo Miley Cyrus ...

Denim Trendsetters: Men's Edition

Three fresh denim brands for every man's style. Gents when you go denim shopping don't forget to pick something up for the ladies. What's your style? Mr. Down and Dirty Henry Hall Jeans Film school graduate Henry Hall is a self-taught fashion designer. Rough patches, cuts and dark fades give for a rustic look in his men’s denim. You’re...

One time when it's cool to drop your jeans

That old pair of jeans that’s been sitting in your closet collecting dust for months could be insulating somebody’s house. It’s easy to give back; all you have to do is donate your jeans! “We hope students realize one pair of jeans can make a difference, because it only takes 500 jeans to insulate a home,” says Laura Foti, member of...

Changing Trends, Yet Denim Stays the Same

Denim may be a celebrity’s best friend when it comes to staying on trend, but denim trends have come a long way from its working class roots. Denim trends change every year, but one thing stays the same: the versatility of jeans! On the runway and red carpet, celebrities lead the way in the denim revolution. Skinny jeans and Japanese selvedge...