Nylon - November 2008 - (Page 52) MADEWELL’ SELVEDG MADEWELL’S SELVEDGE JEANS THE SNOBBIEST WILL IMPRESS EVEN T WILL IMPRESS M NIM AFICIONADOS. OF DEN OF DENIM LUCAS WILSON OTOGRAPHED PHOTOGRAPHED BY L Madewell’s low-rise, hip-hugging selvedge jeans—which are woven on a small loom from one continuous thread, yielding barely there seams—are gaining quite the following among stylists and celebrities. The key to their appeal is their skinny cut, as most selvedge denim comes in a rigid, straight-leg style because of all the shaping required on the inseam. But Madewell has added a bit of stretch to the mix. Voilà, a high-quality drainpipe that comes in every wash you could want—from raw and dark to a light blue fade. The best part is that the brand also has cool separates to round out the look. Founded in 1937 as a workwear company in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Madewell was relaunched under the J.Crew umbrella in 2006. Since then it’s transformed from utilitarian basics to a line that offers downtown-chic essentials, like bomber jackets crafted from Italian leather, hand-designed graphic T-shirts, luxe riding boots, and, of course, amazing jeans. With six shops around the country, including Los Angeles, Austin, and the New York City flagship, it won’t be hard to get your hands on a pair of these made in America–certified dungarees. RAJNI LUCIENNE JACQUES 52 jeans of the month stylist: rajni lucienne jacques. model: ivory rose at empire model management. jacket, vest, and jeans all by madewell, t-shirt by alternative vintage, shoes by boss orange, stylist’s own belt. made in the u.s.a.
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