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Premium Denim Dictionary: Your A-Z Guide
Sep 05, 2017
Jeans are just jeans, right? Well actually… as is true in most cases, you quite literally get what you pay for. Premium denim carries with it much more than just a higher price tag. But what, exactly, is the difference between high-end denim and your average fast-fashion pair of jeans? The answers, like premium denim itself, might seem complex, but are definitely worth familiarizing yourself with. Here, an A-Z guide of some of the most essential denim terms to keep in mind next time you find yourself in an intense chat about ‘whiskering.’ Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with cats.
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DSTLD’s Essential Mix: August 2017
Aug 17, 2017
It’s Thursday, which means Friday’s almost here. Lucky for you, our August playlist just dropped to help get you through the final stretch of the week. Featuring music by Portugal the Man, Poolside, tUne-yArDs, and more, it’s everything we’re listening to right now at DSTLD.
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DSTLD’s Jean History 101
Aug 01, 2017
Today, jeans are a global symbol - garments with equal appeal across class lines, and across borders. From the legs of ranchers to rock stars and vintage collectors to designer devotees, no other piece of clothing is as ubiquitous or as universally cool as a good pair of jeans.
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The Creative Class: RAC
Jul 18, 2017
RAC wears DSTLD’s Crew Neck Tee in Black and Denim Jacket in Jet Black
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Behind DSTLD: The Staple
Jul 14, 2017
What’s in a staple? More specifically, what’s in a staple wardrobe? For some, it means embracing and acquiring of the moment trends, while for others it means only having the core essentials. A closet staple’s definition is often grounded in subjectivity, taking on different meanings for different people for various reasons.
Read MoreDSTLD’s Essential Mix: July 4th Weekend
Jun 30, 2017
Here’s what we’re listening to from sun up to sun down over the holiday weekend.
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The Creative Class: Gregory Siff
May 02, 2017
This contemporary artist captures the raw aesthetic of America’s Gotham and the unstructured prismatic scene of alchemical Angeles in a signature blend of symbolic imagery and minimalist text that speaks incomparably to the living duality of modern pop culture.
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The Creative Class: Thrashbird
Apr 21, 2017
Wander through the streets of Los Angeles and you’ll probably spot a Clone - a hooded figure slumped over, texting on a phone - discreetly stenciled on the side of a building. You might see graffiti artfully placed on a luxury fashion brand’s billboard while driving, wondering if it’s been placed there intentionally.
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SORT AND STYLE: THE DENIM JACKET
Feb 15, 2017
Timeless, durable, worn, weathered, clean, cool, signature in prints and patterns of adopted distress. The denim jacket is a modern staple in any cosmopolitan closet, and for those who haven’t dived into denim’s outerwear mainstay, a steady primer on the looming question: how to buy and style?
Read MorePremium Denim Dictionary: Your A-Z Guide
Sep 05, 2017
Jeans are just jeans, right? Well actually… as is true in most cases, you quite literally get what you pay for. Premium denim carries with it much more than just a higher price tag. But what, exactly, is the difference between high-end denim and your average fast-fashion pair of jeans? The answers, like premium denim itself, might seem complex, but are definitely worth familiarizing yourself with. Here, an A-Z guide of some of the most essential denim terms to keep in mind next time you find yourself in an intense chat about ‘whiskering.’ Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with cats.
Read MoreDSTLD’s Essential Mix: August 2017
Aug 17, 2017
It’s Thursday, which means Friday’s almost here. Lucky for you, our August playlist just dropped to help get you through the final stretch of the week. Featuring music by Portugal the Man, Poolside, tUne-yArDs, and more, it’s everything we’re listening to right now at DSTLD.
Read MoreDSTLD’s Jean History 101
Aug 01, 2017
Today, jeans are a global symbol - garments with equal appeal across class lines, and across borders. From the legs of ranchers to rock stars and vintage collectors to designer devotees, no other piece of clothing is as ubiquitous or as universally cool as a good pair of jeans.
Read MoreThe Creative Class: RAC
Jul 18, 2017
RAC wears DSTLD’s Crew Neck Tee in Black and Denim Jacket in Jet Black
Read MoreBehind DSTLD: The Staple
Jul 14, 2017
What’s in a staple? More specifically, what’s in a staple wardrobe? For some, it means embracing and acquiring of the moment trends, while for others it means only having the core essentials. A closet staple’s definition is often grounded in subjectivity, taking on different meanings for different people for various reasons.
Read MoreDSTLD’s Essential Mix: July 4th Weekend
Jun 30, 2017
Here’s what we’re listening to from sun up to sun down over the holiday weekend.
Read MoreThe Creative Class: Gregory Siff
May 02, 2017
This contemporary artist captures the raw aesthetic of America’s Gotham and the unstructured prismatic scene of alchemical Angeles in a signature blend of symbolic imagery and minimalist text that speaks incomparably to the living duality of modern pop culture.
Read MoreThe Creative Class: Thrashbird
Apr 21, 2017
Wander through the streets of Los Angeles and you’ll probably spot a Clone - a hooded figure slumped over, texting on a phone - discreetly stenciled on the side of a building. You might see graffiti artfully placed on a luxury fashion brand’s billboard while driving, wondering if it’s been placed there intentionally.
Read MoreSORT AND STYLE: THE DENIM JACKET
Feb 15, 2017
Timeless, durable, worn, weathered, clean, cool, signature in prints and patterns of adopted distress. The denim jacket is a modern staple in any cosmopolitan closet, and for those who haven’t dived into denim’s outerwear mainstay, a steady primer on the looming question: how to buy and style?
Read More