Dr. Romanelli X Levi's California Beach Capsule Collection

As part of their special Spring/Summer 2010 collection, Dr. Romanelli has worked with Levi’s on a bunch of cool special edition jeans, and tees and one pair of kicks named the “California Beach” Pack. Unfortunately, the jeans and tees are just for the Taiwan market.



The jeans are Levi's 503 and incorporate reversed denim into them.






The shoes:


For the shoes, Dr. Romanelli (aka Dr.X) chose the Chukka model in homage to the Californian surfers and the skaters of the 80s. The kicks sport two-colored laces, vintage jeans, rivets and all.






The shoes are already sold out at Colette, but you can still find them here.
There are also several pairs of the denim kicks on ebay - but they are asking upwards of $400 a pair.

Thanks to Jon Dragonette and Dr.X for the photos.


Previously, Dr. Romanelli had teamed up with Levi's and as well as CLOT, Inc. for a collection leather and denim jackets.

CLOT

PRVCY PREMIUM: A Bangin' Booty Can Help Save Breasts

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, so it's even more fitting (pardon the pun) for me to introduce you this fiercely fashionable brand.



PRVCY PREMIUM is a collection of high-end jeans for men and women that bear a signature trio of lines on the back pockets deemed the "lifeline' design. Aside from flattering both the butts of men and women (and many a hot celeb), the back pocket stitching represents the inspiration and cause behind the collection; support for the cure, research and awareness of breast cancer.

The lifeline design is inspired by the leap of faith Carolyn Jones, CEO and Founder, experienced during the last days of her mother, Mrs. Jean James’ life. Mrs. James, who battled with breast cancer, gave her daughter the inspiration to leave her corporate occupation and embark on a journey to find what would give her true happiness. In homage to her mother, Carolyn Jones created the name PRVCY (pronounced Privacy) as her brand name after learning of her mother’s longing for more privacy from her hospital gown.

According to the company CEO, the three threaded “lifeline” design tells the story of complacency in her own professional life to the tragic loss of her mother, only to triumph in a fulfilling career after taking her mother’s advice to strive for passion in her work.



Her passion is evident in the well-made, fiercely fashionable upscale denim line for both men and women. Up to 10% of ALL sales of the PRVCY line go toward breast cancer awareness and free mammogram programs. The company has thus far donated thousands of dollars to fund and provide free mammograms to women across the United States and will continue to do so.

Now that you can appreciate what the company does for breasts, take a look at what their jeans do for your butt. Despite the signature pattern on the back pocket, they have tons of styles and variations in the dyes, colors, stitching, cut and fit. Some have buttons, some are more embellished and they even have a denim skirt and shorts in addition to the jeans.



For women:








For the men:





Skirt:

Shorts:


To see a bunch of very A-list celebrities wearing PRVCY, some wonderful videos, the complete collection and where to buy, visit PRVCY PREMIUM here.



Note that they have another collection as well; Privacy Wear is a more affordable collection, whose partial proceeds also go toward funding mammograms and breast cancer research. This collection includes t-shirts, jean jackets, handbags and sells breast cancer awareness books and online donations.






Shop both collections, Privacy Wear and PRVCY PREMIUM here.

RMC Apparel and Their Yoropiko Star Wars Jeans

RMC is one of the hippest, most exclusive men's brands on the market today. One of their latest releases is this Star Wars Stormtrooper jean:




Above: Yoropiko Storm Trooper Jeans

These jeans are from RMC's Martin Yatming, aka Martin Ksohoh, creative line of apparel, YoroPiko. They are made in a limited edition of 500 and are licensed by Lucas Film. Price is a whopping $934.95 USD

Details:



Dark indigo raw denim jeans Embroidered storm troopers on sides, embroidered star wars logo/trooper back pockets:


Removable 18k gold rhodium finished copper waistband and fly buttons:


Why removable? Because a unique feature on all Yoropiko jeans, means the buttons on the fly can unscrew and be replaced by alternative styles, some as extravagant as jewel and diamond encrusted:



Purple, red and gold stitching details throughout.


Etched and numbered deerskin leather patch on waistband:


The Loose fit straight leg jeans in an unwashed premium denim that may shrink up to 5% when washed. They come in a black velvet logo embroidered presentation bag. Made in Hong Kong.
Buy the Storm trooper Star Wars jeans here.
Or here.

About RMC:

RMC by Martin Ksohoh is the brain-child of Martin Yatming, the design genius and fashion guru behind the Red Monkey Company of 2005. Martin is renowned throughout the world as a denim master whose attention to detail is unrivalled.

Above: Martin Ksohoh of RMC and Yoropiko Red Monkey Company changed their name to RMC Martin Ksohoh after 2005. To help prevent any confusion all Red Monkey Company jeans are officially branded RMC Martin Ksohoh. All jeans branded RED MONKEY COMPANY after 2005 are counterfeits/fakes.

Martin Koshoh only made limited runs of 300 per style of RED MONKEY COMPANY jeans in 2005 and since 2006 has branded all his denim and apparel RMC Martin Ksohoh and this is now the official brand name. So beware of any post 2005 jeans branded RED MONKEY COMPANY - They’re fakes!

RMC/ Yoropiko produce limited numbers of each style, sometimes as few as 50 pairs for the whole world. Only premium Japanese denim is used, woven on a 28" loom, making it far superior to cheaper denim which is woven on wider looms. This attention to detail, the use of unbleached cotton and distinctive selve edge denim produces outstanding jeans.

If you're not into Star Wars, but love unusual or hand painted denim, here are a few other examples of RMC's Yoropiko jeans:

Hungry Dragon:

Great Britain Target:

Tropsicle Flowers:

Mym Flyer:



To find exclusive retailers of RMC, go here