Stonewash Hearts

Particularly here in the UK, where the london cool kids like to dress in a clashing faux pas protest to conventional living, denim has gone beyond a double or twin persona this season; becoming more of a levis wallpaper for our generation. But while jeans are a girls' best friend and enemy in equal measure, for a guy, denim is stonewashed into our subconcious, and becomes an everyday inclusion in the masculine stance and appearance.

I mentioned in a previous post how I've enjoyed jodphur jumping between different fabrics and styles with my trouser choices, opting away where possible from the heartbeat restraining drainpipes. But whatever the preconceptions are on double denim, there's no denying the vintage and retro charm it's reignited with jeans. Industrial, earthy and distressed aclaims of masculinity are encouraged. And the likes of D&G have showcased denim on the runway recently that presents men as organic grunge beings with a naturally distressed and bohemian edge.

It can be a daunting denim prospect to dedicate attire to one fabric, but the key is to simply indulge in layering I think; and to enjoy the beautiful juxtaposition of faded vintage stonewash with fresh sparking blue from bright retailers such as H&M. 'Double Denim' doesn't instegate drowning in the fabric like an uncomfortable smurf, but more a chance to clash the times together. So whether it's a classic denim jacket from Levis, crinkled seaside jeans that are rolled up to reveal kooky brogues, or an urban hoody layered with a crisp denim shirt, the options are endless for a title that suggests there's only two dimensions to the trend.

( collage below taken from http://thehub.c-hab.com/ )