Jeans

Since we throw away millions of jeans every year,  REUSE Jeans launched a new line of 80% recycled denim in spring of this year. Something new made with something old!  This line ranges from classic cuts to skinny jeans, and include designs details such as embroideries or crystals on the back pockets.

Pictures: REUSE Jeans

GAP has a new silhouette which they claim channels the 70's but in a more streamlined way.  They can call it whatever they like but all I see are bell-bottoms - and here is my sad childhood story associated with them.  When I was young we used to go and visit my grandmother who would give me cast off clothing from my aunt which she had saved in a trunk for for when it would fit me.  One particular visit I was thrilled to receive a pair of bell-bottom jeans - they actually looked very similar to the ones pictured here except that on the back waistband they were embroidered with orange mushrooms - I thought they were the coolest thing ever - and they were - in the 70s - in the 80s, not so much.  I proudly wore them to school the following day and was thoroughly mocked.  Children can be so cruel!  Despite my fashion-forwardness and early understanding of what's old is new again, I never did wear that pair of jeans again and have not been able to embrace the return of 70s look.




GAP High Waisted Pin Tuck Flare Jean - $89.50