Gerlan Jeans

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Baggy jeans and oversized T-shirts used to be everywhere from the city streets to the runways of designer labels, but these days sportswear and urban lines are looking to create new, niche looks. Urban labels, traditionally inspired by city youth culture and underground music, say they want to reinvigorate a streetwear look that grew too mainstream, corporate and overcrowded with brands by music stars such as Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z. "Streetwear lost its focus over the last five or six years because it became this generic way of dressing," said Gerlan Jeans designer Gerlan Marcel, 33, who launched her ... Read Full Story

Name: Elizabeth Monson Title: Content Coordinator Designer: Gerlan Jeans Describe the collection in one sentence: baby doll space rave/ London club kid Who is wearing this collection? London club kids Favorite look: marijuana print bustier dress Overheard: "Is someone famous here, or something?" Front row: Julia Frakes, Susie Bubble Sitting next to: mom & daughter on her lap Soundtrack highlights: Michael Jackson " They don't really care about us" Gifts/Goodiebags: Nope Grade: D *this show always has the craziest crowd Tags: Fashion Week , New York Fashion Week , New York Fashion Week 2009 , Fashion Week Runway , Fashion Week Photos , Live ... Read Full Story

Getty Images. Designer Gerlan Marcel, the mastermind behind Gerlan Jeans, dedicated her latest collection to her dog, Nectar. I hope Nectar is a fan of Kid 'N Play movies and emasculation. Gerlan, who is known for her prints, presented a collection wholly inspired by 1991: these are like the clothes I wore in kindergarten on some serious drugs. A model walks the runway at the Gerlan Jeans Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 16, 2009 in New York City. (Getty Images) more pics » But they're fun. A model walks the runway at the Gerlan Jeans Fall 2009 fashion show ... Read Full Story

Name: Khine Hline What Show are you Going to See: "Gerlan Jeans" Head to Toe: "My hat is no brand, H&M shirt, a vintage belt, H&M pants, these are Calypso shoes, and my bag is also vintage." Tags: Street Style , Street Fashion Street Smart , H And M , H And M Online , Hm Online , Fashionweek2009 , Fashion Week 2009 , Nycfw 2009 , New York Fashion Week , Calypso Online , Calypso Clothing , Vintage Clothing , Vintage Fashion , Gerlan Jeans Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Gerlan Jeans". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story