GV woman survives rollover, husband dies near Safford Oct 31, 2009
I think I was unconscious for a while, then I woke up, tried to stay warm, then it started to snow Tuesday evening, said the former San Antonio resident, who was dressed in a light denim jacket. National Weather Service figures showed temperatures dipped to 29 degrees on Thursday morning near Safford and remained below freezing for several hours. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
USA-made: Blue jeans, blue collar Oct 31, 2009
From farm field to cotton mill: The making of America's denim - CNN.com ... From farm field to cotton mill: The making of America's denim ... Cotton mill in northwest Georgia is America's No. 1 producer of denim. (CNN)
Boy indecently assaulted outside lower north shore school Oct 30, 2009
He was wearing a blue and white checked shirt with light-blue denim shorts and black boots. Anyone with information is urged to phone North Sydney police on 9956 3199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Denim Dresses Under $70 Oct 30, 2009
Cheap Denim Dresses: Feature: teenvogue ... Denim Dresses for Under $70 ... These flirty frocks throw the classic denim dress some serious curves, while still staying within your budget. (Teen Vogue)
More temporary stores 'pop up' for Halloween, Christmas, etc. Oct 30, 2009
highlighted its denim in pop-ups in vacant retail spaces in six California malls for the back-to-school season this year. Spirit Halloween's 750 store locations include 49 Linens 'n Things and 83 Circuit City locations. (USA Today -- Money)
Body found alongside railroad tracks Oct 29, 2009
He was wearing a blue denim jacket with red flannel lining, a red shirt with the words Crow Fair 2008, green-colored pants, and black and white low-cut tennis shoes. Anyone who saw him in the area or who has information about how he may have died, is asked to contact the Stillwater County Sheriff's Office at 322-5326. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Alex Carleton is designing a new, edgier clothing line for L.L. Bean Oct 29, 2009
Instead of relaxed mom jeans, there are flirty denim skirts. Men s shirts are body-conscious and fitted. (Boston Globe)
How to Pack Like a Transformer Oct 29, 2009
For a typical five-day business casual trip, Walker will pack two pairs of dark trousers and a pair of black denim jeans ... She adds that a denim shirt can work with a tie and sport coat, over a turtleneck, or as a light jacket over another shirt or tee-shirt. (Fox News)
Violent father » Oct 29, 2009
"Agassi turned pro in 1986, reached his first major final at the French Open in 1990, quickly drew plenty of attention and kept drawing it -- for his service returns, considered by many to be the best in the game; for his quick-as-could-be reflexes at the baseline; for his denim shorts, Day-Glo shirts, flowing hair and dangling earrings; for his two-year marriage to Brooke Shields and friendship with Barbra Streisand that provided fodder for the tabloids.He won Wimbledon in 1992, was ranked No.... (ESPN -- Tennis)
Izzy’s Emporium gives new life to vintage clothes Oct 29, 2009
Under Heffron, 35, Izzy s has become the North Shore s go-to for off-price designer denim; their more than 60 brands include Hudson, Paige Premium Denim, True Religion, and Les Halles. Capato, meanwhile, moved to Boston and embarked on various careers, including modeling and costume design. (Boston Globe)
Jail letters keep couple together Oct 28, 2009
Yakee is Latoni's daughter, a wide-eyed 3-year-old in braids and a denim dress. Like her grandmother Jewel, the toddler's words flow freely. (CNN)
Hit-and-run victim faced broken crossing Oct 28, 2009
He was wearing denim jeans and a long-sleeved brown T-shirt. Police said they also want to speak to the driver of a silver Toyota Echo who might have seen the accident. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Celebrities and breast cancer Oct 28, 2009
Since 2003, Christina has been a spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day, which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer education and research ... She was the 1998 spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day fundraising campaign. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tommy Hilfiger Continues Growth in the Six Months to 30 September 2009(1) Oct 28, 2009
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 28 /CNW/ - Tommy Hilfiger Group today announces that for the six month period to 30 September 2009 total global sales increased by 3. 5% to EUR772 million. (Canada Newswire)
Spring suits Oct 27, 2009
One handsome twenty-something wore a three-piece suit fashioned from the darkest wash of denim, topped off with a carefully tilted fedora. Talk about dashing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Japans quirky first lady honored as jeans ambassador @HJj Oct 26, 2009
The 66-year-old wife of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama won the oddly named Best Jeanist Award, a prize given to denim-clad celebrities, together with musicians and artists including Taiwan actor Jerry Yan. Miyuki is wearing jeans in a classy but revolutionary style, industry group the Japan Jeans Association said, adding that the television lifestyle guru projects a positive spirit representing true denim style. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Apfel show highlights her creativity and individuality Oct 24, 2009
Apfel does claim, after all, that denim s her favorite fabric. A very different sense of style and fashion is on display in Val. (Boston Globe)
DeLeon Springs man, 75, robbed at gunpoint Oct 24, 2009
The armed man was in his 40s, with dark hair, wearing sunglasses and a light blue denim jacket, with dark pants and a large belt buckle. The other man had dark hair and wore a T-shirt and light-colored pants. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Protecting clothes and shoes from a Syracuse winter Oct 23, 2009
Salt is very tough on all materials, especially denim. Justin Kaskel, a sophomore finance major, said he learned the hard way. (Daily Orange, NY)
Bayer launches construction management division Oct 23, 2009
Its first assignment will be at The Summit in Birmingham for Gloss Premium Denim Bar, a clothing retailer that will open a 2,200-square-foot store next month in the retail development's latest phase. This is a natural fit for us, as Bayer Properties already has a powerful track record in managing the construction of our own projects, said Jeffrey Bayer, president and CEO of Bayer Properties. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Kane and able Oct 22, 2009
Repeated rivets decorate ink black jeans and matching denim jacket while an oversized slate grey silk-knit vest and an open cardigan feature the print of an enlarged rivet. As a departure from his iconic gorilla symbol, Kane now references the alligator, where its mouth is emblazoned onto a jersey dress, a jersey tee and a black jersey shopper. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Temporary' 77Kids store debuts in Pgh Oct 22, 2009
The pop-up store will feature a range of the fledging brand s holiday assortment, including denim, T-shirts, hoodies and sleepwear. The shopping environment is designed to feel deliberately temporary, yet fun and functional, including plywood floors, chalkboard signage throughout, and an eclectic music mix. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Wells Fargo execs dodge pay cuts Oct 22, 2009
And even the smallest bits of denim can be repurposed. "Down to the threads, or torn to shreds, we can still keep them out of the landfill," she said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
VICKERS/It's cotton-picking time Oct 22, 2009
"At the gin on Saturday, it was fun to stand in a truck of cotton and see the suction pipe pull cotton to the gin loft for distribution to the gins inside. Once the suction pipe was started, everything was vacuumed up. Occasionally, a crumpled straw hat or a forgotten denim shirt that had somehow gotten tied up in a sheet of cotton, went up the pipe. If someone should ask me to list some of the fun things I did during my childhood, high on the list would be standing under the gin suction pipe... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
SA's best-dressed man Oct 20, 2009
Distressed denim jeans a raw purple selvedge denim ... A great pair of distressed denims to mix with a basic V, a cardigan or a light leather jacket combined with a scarf and vintage shades ... Next, you need to have a pair of raw selvedge denim jeans which you've been wearing every day through the winter, and by now have amazing character and unique marks. (iAfrica.com)
Japans first lady awarded for her style in jeans Oct 20, 2009
Miyuki Hatoyama, 66, won the annual prize given to celebrities who look best in denim, along with four Japanese musicians and a Taiwanese actor. The first lady was recognized for "wearing jeans gracefully, with a bit of a revolutionary touch," according to the Japan Jeans Association, which represents denim importers and manufacturers. (MSNBC -- International)
Harvest Fair Oct 19, 2009
Christmas seasonal attire includes decorated sweaters, casual shirts, designs on T-shirts, denim items topped off with handmade jewelry plus bling and glitzy accessories in purses, wallets, rings, bracelets, neck chains, earrings, lapel pins, caps and sweatshirts among many other items. The Odessa College Philanthropy Club will again host the annual trunk giveaway at 4 p.m. Oct. 25. (Odessa American, TX)
Rich: An 18-year-old having an entourage still unbelievable Oct 18, 2009
Yet this kid had his own make-up artist, a stylist to adjust his denim jacket perfectly and a hairdresser to adjust one piece of hair and spritz some spray on it. I suppose the others were publicist, assistant and a groupie. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Baltimore: Heady mix heats up Oct 18, 2009
Urban Chic Swank fashion collections exclusive to Baltimore include Marc by Marc Jacobs, Milly, Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, and Trina Turk, as well as an edgy collection of denim. 811 Aliceanna St., 410-685-1601. (Boston Globe)
On the move in 2007 (2) Oct 18, 2009
"Tim StevensonAge: 47Tim Stevenson talks about being a pastor at Horizon Community Church Thursday morning in Galt. (/News-Sentinel)Family: Wife of 22 years, Gwen; daughter Stephanie, 21; sons Justin, 19, and Micah, 16.What he does: Stevenson is senior pastor at Horizon Community Church, a Baptist congregation in Galt.Background: Raised in north Stockton, Stevenson graduated from Tokay High School in 1977, attended San Joaquin Delta College and obtained an architecture degree at California State... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
‘Whip it' gives us a character we can love, connect with Oct 16, 2009
Andrew Wilson, older brother of Owen and Luke, plays Coach Razor hilariously, with stringy blond hair and cut-off denim shorts looking oddly like Matthew McConaughey. I can't imagine the film being as good without him. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Welcome to the gilded age of poverty chic Oct 16, 2009
Competing for the prize of worst fashion faux pas, Ralph Lauren s spring 2010 collection pretties up the Dust Bowl, showing tattered denim overalls that seem covered in a fine patina of dirt. Program notes said the idea was to celebrate the country s resilient spirit, but it only seems to romanticize Depression-era starvation and despair. (Boston Globe)
Retailers Apply the Hard Sell Oct 16, 2009
Gap (), too, heightened its focus on inventory management as it introduced a redesigned jeans line this fall, an ambitious effort to offer premium denim for $60 to customers used to paying up to $250 for boutique and department- store jeans ... So Gap North America President Marka Hansen and her team sought fabric that could be dyed into any of the shades and cut more of the denim after seeing which jeans sold best. (BusinessWeek)
Therapy Boutique will open at Kahala Mall Oct 15, 2009
Therapy Boutique will carry exclusive brands such as Rich and Skinny denim from Los Angeles; Love Mert, an eco-friendly line of handbags; and Voom by Joy Han, a line of silk dresses. Most Read Stories. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Store owner hammers out a simple living Oct 14, 2009
Given his healthy sales and cult status -- with his silver beard and short-sleeved denim shirt with the word "Jay" stitched in yellow on the left breast, he looks right out of Central Casting -- you couldn't blame Mr. Lehman if he took himself too seriously ... Semi-retired since Ella Mae died about 10 years ago, after 41 years of marriage, Mr. Lehman comes in late and leaves early, always in his denim uniform and always on the lookout for the next big thing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More Than Just a Game Oct 14, 2009
A potbellied woman in a pink denim miniskirt and heels, standing by herself against a building near the parks entrance, called out affectionately, Hey honey. It was 10 a.m.. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
TLC's makeover guru Kelly Oct 14, 2009
Try a long tunic or boyfriend cardigan over a cute denim pencil skirt. Invest in shoes or a great boot; there are amazing shoes out this season. (AZCentral -- Style)
Tax-free time hits Saturday (228) Oct 12, 2009
Eddie Bauer is offering customers a special on denim. Shoppers can buy one pair of mens or womens denim and get the second pair half off. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
How to save with college costs on the rise Oct 11, 2009
"Many people don't think of Target as denim destination," says Jenifer DeSofi, senior merchant for Signature by Levi Strauss en's Department. "We created a line of stylish, high-quality jeans for men in a variety of popular fits like the Slim Straight, Loose and Bootcut. All our jeans are available for under 30 to answer the needs of the value-minded consumer.". (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Business: Patented mat uses bacteria to clean up messes Oct 11, 2009
It wasn't until last fall that he felt he had put it all together with two separate materials, a heavy weight denim and a lighter weight matting with cotton byproducts. Lind has developed three variations of Eco Mat - 14-inch square wiping pads; 3-foot by 5-foot mats useful under deep-fat fryers or under a car or next to an auto mechanic's work station; and 3-foot wide by 150-foot rolls. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A brooch approach to dressy denim Oct 10, 2009
She looked for ideas and prototypes of a denim-friendly brooch all over the world, including fashionable cities in Italy, Spain and England. There was nothing out there, so she decided to create her own. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Local Ladakhi films trump India's Bollywood in Himalayas Oct 10, 2009
Six months ago, Mr. Norbu says, monastery politics grew unbearable for him, and he cast off the crimson robes in favor of sunglasses, jeans, and a Dockers denim shirt. "Before, I was a monk, so I couldn't write love-story scripts," says Norbu. (Christian Science Monitor)
New book alleges Chappaquiddick coverup Oct 10, 2009
The pair walked out with bags full of Madewell denim, motorcycle boots, and multiple scarves. Former governor Mike Dukakis and wife Kitty dined at Legal Sea Foods the other night. (Boston Globe)
The It style Oct 9, 2009
Expect lots of leather, denim, studs, metal macro jewels andlayers. The silhouette is quite structured; shoulders go the religious route and hark back to pagodas. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New stores, eateries at Fashion Square Oct 9, 2009
No doubt jean aficionados are aware of this denim giant, most known for its low-rise boot-cut jeans with contrast stitching and flapped back pockets. This store will offer shoppers more than just jeans. (AZCentral -- Business)
Elegant, modern hillside home Oct 9, 2009
The wall insulation is made from recycled denim. The room's humidity-controlled closet protects Scott's guitar collection. (AZCentral -- Home)
Fall fashion trends - expert advice from those who know Oct 7, 2009
Rousso continues, "The looks for denim this season include skinny jean silhouettes along with more relaxed shapes that are cinched at the ankle - often tucked into gladiator sandals or boots. Denim is light in color, distressed and embellished with studs and embroideries - a flashback to the '80s.". Bloom also suggests Nordstrom's B.P section and Target as places to find affordable accessories. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Sketch Released In Teen's Sex Assault Oct 7, 2009
He was wearing a white muscle shirt and denim shorts. Anyone who recognizes the sketch is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office at 713-529-4216 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Editorial Notebook: Saggin' at the mall: What's up with that? Oct 7, 2009
"They're denim and they cost a lot of money ... $65.". "Why do you wear them so low?". (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Friends cozy up with fans on return Oct 6, 2009
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Aeon Posts First-Half Net Loss as Consumers Trim Spending on Food, Clothes Oct 6, 2009
The operator of Jusco and Saty supermarkets is introducing cheaper store-brand products, including 880 yen denim jeans and 100 yen cans of beer, to lure customers hurt by falling and rising. Japans supermarket sales fell for the ninth straight month in August. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Fall's barely-there trend Oct 5, 2009
(Remember after Kate Moss was shot wearing muddy Wellies with cut-off denim shorts at Glastonbury, and girls all over the city began stuffing themselves into them as well ... This most recent iteration has followed an era in which starlets routinely flashed their crotches, released sex tapes for the publicity and trolled Roberston Boulevard in long button-down shirts paired with faded denim cut-offs ... (Remember after Kate Moss was shot wearing muddy Wellies with cut-off denim shorts at... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
5 reasons you dont have a flat tummy Oct 3, 2009
Master your medium Avoid satin and jersey, and look for less clingy fabrics like denim, cotton, or wool. Anything shiny or stretchy will just draw attention to the fact that your stomach isnt flat, says stylist Annabel Tollman, who works with Scarlett Johansson. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bookstore closing shocks Squirrel Hill Oct 3, 2009
Where Cheryl Chotiner sold women's accessories for 12 years at 5817 Forbes, a "coming soon" sign promises "women's fashion couture and designer denim" by the name of Zipper Blues. Earlier this year, Ms. Chotiner moved to Reynolds Street in Point Breeze, her 13th in business. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cravat style: Oct 2, 2009
Wear the cravat up top but mix it up with combat boots or scuffed denim below. No fashionista | Sydney - October 01, 2009, 9:00AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Avoid fashion mistakes Oct 1, 2009
If you are young, athletic and reasonably flat chested, you should be looking at denim, linen or robust cotton for your jumpsuit. This will give you shape and dimension as well as looking very edgy and cool. (iAfrica.com)
Around Collin County: OK for McKinney ISD teachers to text, e-mail students (1285) Sep 30, 2009
The Gunter Chamber of Commerce will hold Denim to Diamonds beginning from 7 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 17 at The Bridges at Preston Crossings clubhouse at 17970 FM 121 in Gunter. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New business offers place for bargains Sep 30, 2009
And long-time Orcutt Junior High School home economics teacher Sheila Krausse has a small room at the front of the shop filled with shabby chic furniture and children's clothes she created with recycled denim. We hope to add a really good place to get quality pieces at a fair and reasonable price and for a large range of consumers, Rivaldi added. (Santa Maria Times)
Donald Fisher's outsized legacy Sep 30, 2009
When Donald Fisher opened his first Gap store in 1969, he was a 41-year-old real estate developer with a simple idea: to provide customers with what he hadn't been able to find himself, which was a wide selection of denim jeans in a pleasant shopping environment ... Gap sold the casual California lifestyle as much as it sold denim and khakis ... Before Gap, no one thought of denim jeans as being deserving of a special shopping experience. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Create a home fit for humans and four-legged friends Sep 30, 2009
However, if you go this route, know that there are still some fabrics to avoid, such as denim, flannel, corduroy and velvet. Each of them has a tendency to hold pet fur. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Women Helping Women at Hingham Gift Company Sep 30, 2009
Prohibited items include undergarments, camisoles, formal wear, and denim, leather, suede, corduroy, or linen. Loading commenting interface. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Photos: Coldwater Creek To Host Star Studded Blue Jeans In Pink Program To Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sep 26, 2009
Coldwater Creek's Knit Jeans offer a revolutionary and pioneering spin on traditional jeans by blending cotton and spandex into a stretchy knit that is both yarn dyed and washed to look just like denim. This proprietary process results in a great pair of stylish jeans that offer the unbelievable comfort of a knit without the stiffness of denim. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Designers Descend on Downtown (20) Sep 26, 2009
From Thursday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 27, denim maker 7 For All Mankind and designer John Varvatos will be offering deals aplenty in the South Park space. The Seven Jeans Warehouse Sale will have jeans as low as $45 during the even; the company generally charges $200 or more. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Economy is pretty in pink Sep 26, 2009
Denim sales Denim offers a dependable take on the economy, says Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst at NPD Group, a market research firm ... While overall apparel sales have slumped, denim sales have already started to pop: For the six months from January to June, denim sales jumped 5. (MSNBC -- Business)
Inside a diva's closet Sep 26, 2009
She even has crystal-studded cowgirl boots she loves to wear with a red suit or denim skirt. Her favorite places to shop. (Honolulu Advertiser)
