There is something about white denim that invokes images of Ralph Lauren models in 1988, luxuriously strewn on yachts hugging Golden Retriever puppies. As much as our inner activist snubs our noses at such displays of disparate wealth, there is something truly gorgeous about those deep tans and Basinger good looks. This summer, rock your white denim at the community meeting or protest, and shake things up!
Eek laissez faire ‘tude with a pair of sunbaked white jeans. Sharkah Chakra just launched the first ever white jean to be made totally organically and without bleach! They get this pure white finish by baking the denim in the sun naturally in the foothills of India.
A POLL ON WEARING WHITE CLOTHING AFTER LABOR DAY
| Females | |
| It’s appropriate to wear white clothing all year | 28% |
| The rule is old fashioned and it’s appropriate to wear after Labor Day | 45% |
| If the rule changed, I would wear white after Labor Day | 6% |
| White clothing should not be worn after Labor Day | 16% |
If you dare wear short shorts, certainly DON’T Nair. That crap is toxic.
Give your favorite beat-up jeans a day off by trying a pair in white instead. Courtney Colavita from men.style.com gives her tips on choosing white denim;
- Cut: Avoid any jeans that could be referred to as tighty whities. They should skim your legs-not constrict them.
- Inseam: A little extra length is fine as long as it doesn’t result in too much bunching around the ankles.
- Stitching: These jeans are best left as a blank canvas. The less obvious the back-pocket detailing the better.
- Pockets: You’re already circumventing tradition by wearing white jeans. Stick with the basic five-pocket model.
- Color: Unlike your blue jeans, which look better the more you wear them, white jeans require a high standard of maintenance. Remember, they should be white, not beige. Learn about eco-friendly ways to bleach your jeans here.
- How to Wear Them: Stefano Gabbana, one half of the duo behind Dolce & Gabbana and D&G, says that white jeans aren’t “difficult to comprehend,” since they’re a variation on an article of clothing every guy is familiar with. Guys: Pair them with a trim polo and (faux) leather belt for a polished, fuss-free look. Gals: A simple tank top, flip flops, and gold hoops complete’s this look faster than you can say “Muffy, darling, hand me an olive.”
(Tom)Boys can get in on the fun too;
It’s not as easy to find organic white denim, as much of it is seriously bleached. However, vintage stores are chock full of white denim jackets. Find one like this one we found on ebay below;
And if you are going to do one naughty, thouroughly un-eco (though certainly cruelty-free!) purchase, let it be this 80’s style splurge from TopShop which would look oh-so-sexy buttoned down way low with gold shoulder duster earrings and sky high heels! Watch out Heather Locklear!
And a big fat bravo to Keds! Check out their new Green Label; these Willow lace ups feature organic cotton uppers, recycled rubber outsoles, non-toxic inks & dyes, nickel free eyelets, recycled insoles, and shoe laces made from 100% recycled PET (water bottles). If only all big business would take Keds lead!
