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Watch any science fiction movie and you'd think we'd be wearing
spandex, lycra and neoprene by now. But the future of modern clothing is hard
wearing, practical and popular: it's denim. Same as it ever was.
Buckler Jeans
As the 'backbone' to many collections, designers love denim for
its adaptability and diversity. As is the case with Buckler (see above). If attention
to detail and cut is important to you, then be happy that the search for the
perfect jeans is now over. £120. Stockist Tel. +44 (0)870 837 7377 www.bucklerjeans.com
Fly 53R135
'Outfitters of the Resistance' is Fly's mantra. To me that
resistance is against the growing complacency of brands that churn out the same
styles season after season. What's with all the distressing and fading
still? Look to Fly 53R135: their innovation proves to us that a great pair of
jeans can be so much more. Jeans £63, top £35. Stockist Tel. +44
(0)190 574 5884 www.fly53r135.com
Road
'Denim' comes from the French 'serge de N”mes',
a fabric woven in the 17th-century town. Fast forward to 2005 and denim keeps
evolving: boys love the accommodating cut of a pair of Roads jeans. Trés
bien! £50. Stockist
Tel. +44 (0)162 963 6260
BOXFRESH T-SHIRTS
The noughties will be the decade remembered for remembering the '80s.
And as that decade is plundered for ideas the rave dance scene will have its
own renaissance—though if you were there the first time round, maybe give
the kids a go this time. £20. Stockist tel. +44 (0)207 612 0000 www.boxfresh.co.uk
CONVERSE BY JOHN VARVATOS
Great bedfellows of the world unite: champagne and caviar, Guinness and hangovers,
Jude and Sienna, and—because we are celebrating denim—a pair of
jeans with a pair of Converse. Perfect. £50. Stockist tel. +44 (0)1727
883 555 www.conversegallery.com
SARAH KING BRACELETS
Sarah's hollow resin jewellery celebrates spatial structures. Each one
is unique, drilled by hand, and they're light enough not to ruin your
appetite between meals. From £160. Stockist tel. +44 (0)207 226 8712 www.sarah-king.co.uk
HOUSE OF FLORA
This wonderful piece of millinery by so-cool- they're-hot House of Flora
is apparently inspired by ergonomic shapes and buildings. But basically it's
a rubber beret. Love it. From £60. www.houseofflora.net
COMFORT STATION
Ladies: do you ever worry about wearing your precious gems to a function but
think better of it as the cost of security has spiralled in recent months? Well
worry no more—here's the perfect solution. Earrings made from pictures
of earrings. Genius. £35 per pair, £18 for 1. Stockist Tel. +44 (0)207
033 9099
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