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Top 10 Jean Brands by Sales

I spotted an interesting chart in USA Today yesterday that listed the Top 10 Jean Brands by Sales (p. 2B).  Here are the top ten for women:

Rank    Company                Estimated Price Range

1          Levi's                              $49-79
2          Riders by Lee                  $22-29
3          Lee                                 $42-49
4          Gloria Vanderbilt              $32-38
5          Calvin Klein                     $49-89
6          Lucky Brand                    $88-140
7          7 For All Mankind             $155-255
8          Levi Strauss Signature      $19-25
9          Liz Claiborne                    $39-49
10        Wrangler                          $29-49

Sources: NPD Group; Romney Evans/TrueJeans.com  

Katie Holmes in Distressed J Brand Jeans

Katie Holmes pulls off a light acid-washed distressed pair of J Brand jeans that she pairs with a white top and sweater and gold accessories.  Her nude heels lengthen her legs and put her a good 6 inches above her man, Tom Cruise. 

Get the same look with these 12" Pencil Leg Acid Wash Ripped Jeans from J Brand, available at SearchByInseam.com.  They come in a tall 35" inseam.  

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Fergie in Tie-Dye Jeans

Fergie was spotted in these "hippie-meets-punk-rocker" dark indigo jeans with bold white splotches.  She dressed them up a bit with her tailored blazer, silver necklace, and high-heeled gladiator sandals. 

If you're looking for your own tie-dye jeans, try these crop skinny tie-dye jeans from Current/Elliott available at SearchByInseam.com.  They have a short 26-inch inseam and a skinny jean fit.     

 

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Cameron Diaz in Blue-Black Skinny Jeans

This isn't a great picture of the usually cute Cameron Diaz, but, she is showing off the summer trend of blue-black skinny jeans.  This dark blue wash is so dark that it's almost black, and looks great with longer tops and a bunch of different heel heights. 

If you're looking for something similar, try J Brand's 10" Zipper Ankle Skinny Jean in Bruiser.  The inseam is ankle length, 30 inches, and it's a low rise jean at 8 inches.  The jeans fit true to size, are made in the USA and come with free shipping.     

Extra 20% off Sale Items

Take an extra 20% off sale items at shopbop.com with the code SALE20.  The offer ends July 23rd at 11:59 PDT.  Happy shopping!
 

36.5" Inseam Designer Jeans

I don't think I've seen a pair of Citizens with a 36.5" inseam until now.  Very cool!  This is a hard inseam to come by, but it's perfect for a lot of tall women who are between a 36" and a 37" inseam.  This pair of Nadja Tall Bootcut Jeans is great not just because of the long length but also because of the versatile medium wash and subtle back pocket styling.  We have other long length Citizens and 36.5" inseam jeans at SearchByInseam.com.     

37" Inseam Rock & Republics

These Extra-Long Rock & Republic Ruby Wide Leg Jeans come in a 37" inseam.  They have a dark wash and a mid rise that measures 9 inches.  Signature Rock & Republic "R" embroidered pockets adorn the backside, and the long leg is flared.  Find more 37-inch inseam jeans at SearchByInseam.com.

Petite, Regular, Tall Skinny Cords

Skinny cords are sure to be a hot seller for fall since the silhouette has been so popular in denim.  This pair of skinny corduroy pants comes in 8 different colors and 6 different lengths, including extra-petite (26" inseam), short (30" inseam), regular (32" inseam), long (34" inseam), and extra-long (36" inseam).  The pants have a bit of spandex added to the cotton to give them just the right amount of stretch. 

 

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Starts Today!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today and runs through August 2.  Save yourself from the crowds and enjoy a bigger selection by shopping at NORDSTROM.com.  (You can shop as early as midnight online!)  Jean brands that are on sale include True Religion, See Thru Soul, Christopher Blue, Jag Jeans, Joe's Jeans, David Kahn, Amber Sun, Jolt, Vigoss, and Not Your Daughter's Jeans. Regular and plus size Juicy Couture is marked down, and you'll also find great deals on slacks, dresses, tops, shoes, and accessories for fall. 

Boyfriend Cords

The boyfriend jean trend extends into fall via the boyfriend corduroy pant.  Worn either rolled or unrolled, these pants have a low-rise waist and are made of 100% cotton.  They come in brown or purple and have a 32" inseam when fully unrolled.  This is a relaxed fitting pant that looks great with flats and is sure to be a comfortable trend you'll want to try on for fall. 

Snakeskin Leggings

Wow, snakeskin leggings!  I hadn't seen anything like these before.  They're not really made of snakeskin, but they sure like it.  In a pull-on and a super-fitted stretch style, these poly/spandex leggings are machine washable and come in a 28.5" inseam.  Find more leggings in your exact inseam at SearchByInseam.com.  

Cropped Rock & Republic Jeans

Summer's here and you might be looking for some cropped jeans.  These slim-fitting dark stretch cropped Rock & Republic jeans will give you a great silhouette, even on a hot summer day.  Made in a 24" inseam, these crops have side slit hems and signature Rock & Republic contrast-stitching on the back pockets.  Find more Rock & Republic jeans and more cropped jeans at SearchByInseam.com.  

35" Inseam White Cotton Pants

The Theory Jemina Pants are 35" inseam white cotton pants that are perfect for dressing up or down.  The stretch cotton bootcut pants have slimming slant front pockets and single hook-and-eye closure.  The inseam is a long 35 inches and you can either dry clean or machine wash them.  Find more 35" inseam pants at SearchByInseam.com.  

Elie Tahari Heather Harem Pants

I'll bet you don't have anything in your closet yet that's quite like these Elie Tahari Heather Harem Pants.  In a beautiful floral print, these silk-jersey harem pants have a drawstring tie and pleating at the waist.  There's also a drawstring tie at the bottom hem.  Made of 100% silk, these pants are elegant as well as totally comfortable.  The inseam is a long 34 inches, and the rise is higher at 11 inches.   

Men's Skinny Jeans

There was a fun article in the The Wall Street Journal on Monday that caught my eye about men wearing skinny jeans.  Written by Ray A. Smith, "Tight Squeeze: Making Room For a New Men's Fashion" details the trend of men's skinny jeans, and also the problems - namely having to walk slower, not being able to cross your legs, and overall discomfort. 

Smith says that while the skinny style is increasingly popular with guys, they're finding them to be unforgiving.  In response, Smith writes that "the makers of men's jeans are trying to be more accommodating" (A10).  He says that "Levi Strauss & Co. added room in the seat and thigh in its newest skinny jeans for men," True Religion added spandex material to its new skinny jean (without advertising it, since they worried men would think spandex only belongs in women's gym clothes), and 7 for All Mankind "widened the thigh and elongated the distance from the crotch to the top of the waistband on the new skinny men's jeans it will start selling this month" (A10).  Gap and Rock & Republic have made similar changes.  

The article included pictures of actors Shia LaBeouf and Zac Efron in skinny jeans, and the caption said that sales of men's skinny jeans are going strong.  I've seen the style on high school boys and urban hipsters, but I haven't gotten the sense that the style is breaking into the mainstream yet.  What do you think?   

Win $500 Shopping Spree

Here's an innovative contest I just heard about.  Want a Chance to Win a $500 Shopbop Shopping Spree? Enter the Shopbop Most Fashionable Fan Contest!  All you have to do is upload a photo of yourself wearing something great, and tell shopbop.com the following:

1. The name of your outfit
2. What brands you're wearing (in the outfit)
3. Why your outfit is fabulous

The grand prize winner gets a $500 shopbop.com gift certificate, and the five first prize winners will receive a $100 shopbop.com gift certificate.  

The contest ends on 7/14/09 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.  No purchase is necessary.  Check out the details now! 

Juicy Slouchy Sweatpants

Sometimes you just need to slouch at the end of a long day.  These Juicy Couture Luxe Fleece Slouchy Sweatpants are perfect for days like that.  They're luxurious enough to make you feel pampered and so ultra comfy that you'll feel relaxed as soon as you slip them on.  The slant front pockets have metal grommets at the hip and the bottom hem has ribbed banding.  The inseam is 28 inches.  Find more Juicy Couture sweatpants at SearchByInseam.com.

Fourth of July Savings

Our sellers are celebrating the Fourth with some spectacular savings:

Save an additional 30% off clearance merchandise at Dillard's.

Take $50 off orders of $150 at CoutureCandy with the code JULY4 through July 5^th. 

Save up to 50% off summer styles you can wear right now at oldnavy.com.  Free shipping on $100 orders with the code FREE100 through July 5^th.  You can also add products to your order from Gap.com, Banana Republic, Piperlime, and Athleta.  

Maxstudio.com has 40% off the summer collection and free shipping on orders of $100.

Take $5 off orders of $50, $10 off orders of $75, and $15 off orders of $100 at BLAIR.com  through the entire month of July.

Save 30% on all non-sale items at IvyBlue.com with the code july4 through July 4^th.

Have a great Fourth!