A Denim Duo

rue du Renard, Paris FRANCE

These two were just strolling along strutting their swag.  Denim from head to toe...that's what we like to see.  Nothing crazy special about the fit or the design but it's classic and comfortable, and that's what we like most. 

-BLEUDENIM

Thug Life

Straight BLEUthuggin'.

-BLEUDENIM

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A Little Kiss For The Camera

So you may be wondering where Slick and Clarence have disappeared to recently...if you did, it means you're a faithful reader and we appreciate your patience.  But we're back, and we're ready to start fresh this summer with both of us here in Europe.  From the pictures taken on a recent trip to Venice, I can already tell that we're in for a good summer.  The laid back way of life in most cities on this side of the pond translates to comfortable swag, displayed in outfits like this one.

The outfit itself might not seem like it took that much time to pull together, but one cannot overlook the attention to detail this lovely Italian has for her accessories.  What I found most appealing in this look was how well the brown and turquoise and denim all seem to accent each other...that and the endearing bises she seems to be giving the camera.  With warm summer weather clearly on its way; throw on your pair of comfortable jeans with a light sweater to match and you're good to go.

-Clarence

 

A Trip Down East Carson

2222 East Carson Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

While visiting a friend last weekend at Duquesne University, I had the pleasure of meeting Scotty over at Pittsburgh Jeans Company where you can find the right pair of jeans no matter your size, cut, or style.  They even had a pair of Levi's on display...waist size 60!  Since the early 1900's, the Scott family and this denim destination, has been providing Pittsburgh with the finest jeans they can find from around the world.  From LA to Italy and all the way to Japan, they're willing to travel anywhere to seek out the best products possible.

 

A third generation Scott, teaching Allie and me a bit about the best denim stitching

What was best about the opportunity to visit Scotty and his shop was gaining some inspiration and ideas that can be used during the creation of our BLEUDENIM store in Paris.  Between the second story bar, abundance of jean options, and a passion for denim; we know that BLEUDENIM and the Pittsburgh Jeans Company will have quite a bit in common.

Check out more images from our trip to the Pittsburgh Jeans Company...

A Perfect Day For Denim

Saut Hermès au Grand Palais Paris

This is a great example of denim done well...with the right amount of detail mixed in.  While the jeans are a bit baggy they seem to fit this guy just the way he likes them.  Even with denim on top, this look can't be thrown in the same category with all of those other Canadian tuxedo chumps...with his Italian originality this look inspires us to feel comfortable in the jeans we're in.

Photo courtesy of Guy Bloch-Champfort

You might be wondering what details I'm talking about...first there's that chunky scarf and the over-sized flower that can't be missed.  More noteworthy is the roll he adds at the bottom of his jeans that falls over his shoes with style.  And while the abundance of jeans might not seem like a "detail", his eye for picking out denim that works well together is spot on.

Photo courtesy of Guy Bloch-Champfort

-Nick

Up On The Rooftop

The rooftop of the Fondation Cartier seems to offer everything we need...denim and a great view of the city.  This look is really simple without much baggage but the color pattern adds a good amount of pop.  Brown and blue are tied well together from head to toe, all the way down to those lizard skin heels.

We have to be honest in saying that the ripped look is not something that BLEUDENIM strives for, we like jeans for what they are and like to see them whole...not with holes.  What makes this pair a little bit different is the rolled cuffs she added.  Luckily we're denim guys here and respect jeans no matter how much they've been tortured.

Photos courtesy of Guy Bloch-Champfort

-Nick

  

Lifted and Gifted

Miami, FL Bayfront Bicentennial Park

Ultra Music Festival didn't provide much in the way of bleudenim, but I managed to snag y'all this pic.

 

The practicality of the leather pieces can't be denied in a park with 100000 people. Neither can the sunglasses or the fact that this broad's got some nice legs. Just hope she's as practical with her iPhone- unless she's got a privacy screen that girl to her left is definitely checking out her girlfriend's naked pictures.

The shirt was lightweight and comfortable, and looked soft.



-Slick

Smashin' Fashion

Park Manor South

Babo's back baby! We started BLEUDENIM simply taking pictures around our campus, but many of our recent posts have been taken on trips to New York and Paris. We're happy to say that we found a gem on campus today to share.

The leather bag matched with the shoes is decidedly dapper and the unstructured blazer, cardigan and scarves seem like soft and snuggly ways to chill bones on a brisk day. Look past the effortless look so you don't miss the attention to detail in his earring and under-collar.

-Jordan

A Night At The Theatre

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées 

To some extent these two outfits are relatively similar, while each offering their fair share of unique style.  The jeans have a rather similar wash and up top there is a mixture of dark coats and chunky scarves.  Messenger bags over each of their shoulders like matching school children.  It seems like maybe only the shoes are different...but at the same time they each sport a distinct look.  What's even better is that they were only feet away from a pair of skinny fit chaps who were rocking a completely different look.

-Nick

 

Sharing Straps

The matching this couple had going on was really cool...if only they weren't too fast for me to get some photos of the front.  An extra pair of suspenders on her might have been over the top, but the black on top bleudenim on the bottom with a chunky of pair of kicks is a really cool look.  Plus, you have to respect that they each carry a wallet chain and each seem to rock the skinny fit pretty well. 

-Nick

Round 2...Still Rockin' The Roll

École des Beaux-Arts

Even though this outfit is so simple, it still speaks volumes. From the top down there is style written all over. Chunky would be a good word to describe most of the components; the extra thick cuff on the jeans, a slightly over-sized but seemingly comfortable chesterfield, and between the poofy bangs & collar tie I'm not sure there is room for much more...job well done.

-Nick

La simplicité du chic

Nothing out of the ordinary in this one; just a bit of bleudenim, a cashmere for some extra warmth, and that timeless elegance we do so love.  This is what the simplicity of chic is all about.

Guy Bloch-Champfort

-BLEUDENIM

Rockin' The Roll

So we finally made it back to Paris...of course it would have been just after fashion week.

Great mixture of cool blues, with a splash of white and brown. 

Some people just go for one or two rolls, this guy went for a chunky cuff.

-BLEUDENIM

More Than Just Sick Shoes...

These purple monsters have already seemed to make their way to the web, but we wanted to pay our respects to the everything going on above his sock line.

Admittedly so, the shoes are great and the socks potentially better.  But this outfit is sick from head to toe.  Check out the layering, the details, the colors, the everything!

Time Warner Center Street Fashion

Check out that chunky watch and the classic denim jacket.

A bow tie to top it all off!

Cool frames, a great bow tie, classic denim jacket: this ensemble has it all...even the perfect amount of swag.  This is just a fine example of how BLEUDENIM appreciates the under-appreciated. 

-BLEUDENIM 

  

Laced Up

 

I love to catch people in the act of something like tying their shoes before asking for their picture.  A lot of times their immediate response is "well how should I stand?"  It's simple, just go back to what you were doing, style should always seem natural.  This look was great because the studded roll over on these boots is a new look and the act itself was so habitual.

- Nick

 

Shades of Style

 Location: Washington Square South

 

Head to toe, top to bottom...no matter what you want to call it, that's exactly what this outfit is.  There is a great combination of blues and grays in this outfit that make it come together the whole way through.  Noteworthy are the well fitting fedora, super chunky checkered scarf that matches well with the sweater, and as always a great pair of pencil thin jeans...bleudenim at it's best.

These shoes are really great because they're just as much dessert boot as they are a distressed pair of oxfords.  Call them what you will, my feeling is they are great shoes no matter what.  From the back, this oufit looks great and really well put together.  The reddish lines on the bag add a bit of extra color to an otherwise neutral palette.  Every component of this ensemble fits him well and goes together...great outfit.

-Nick

Red Blueberries

Aka: BleuTomatoes: Part II

Location: NYC

We hope everyone is having lovely holidays. This photo of a bleu/blanc/rouge wearing Frenchman is our gift to you, as if we're not generous enough with you kids as it is.

More like, bleu, blanc and BOLD, though I think he doesn't even see it like that. Poor guy, he seems bored because it's too easy for him to stunt at this point. He's comfortable just following tried and true style tips and making 'em do work for him.

Take one look at our friend here and you just know how he gets dressed in the morning. His closet's probably full of great pieces and a universal color scheme that he already knows works for him. So he picks a couple of colors and makes sure to coordinate. And then he probably dances in front of the mirror singin, "Okay then back to basics, grab some red shoes and some white laces..." (That last part may just be me imagining everyone is as weird as I am- I don't care, judge me.)

They tell me there's probably 1-2 feet of snow where this picture was taken right about now. Enjoy the snowball fights, New Yorkers. Don't despair over car troubles, just be green and take the freakin' metro. 

Stay fly...

Slick

His and Hers

 I have to say, I really like the couples I've been posting recently.

Couples' dynamics shine through any photograph, and this one's shines brightly. Thus, not much has to be said about the photo. The things I feel compelled to mention are the his and hers scarves and the way each pairs his or her color with his sweater and her coat. The use of color is always appreciated, and its something that works even better in numbers.

The very image of classical elegance with the mere scent of affluence. No modern touch or alterations necessary, thank you very much.

-Jordan

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Jake and Bake

I have found that in many facets of my life, from cooking to dressing, I enjoy mixing things that don't usually go together but that are great on their own, and mixing A LOT of these things. It's a masterpieces-are-never-finished kind of thing. I always go for the best in each category of piece I am looking for, which sounds like it would perpetuate a more "clothes make the man" line of thinking than the more favorable "man makes the clothes" perspective. But if you're doing it right, no one is able to argue the results. That's what this champ has done. 

The chunky coat (note those authentic toggles and brand's signature print peeking out) creates a faux-prep feel that is followed up by the two-tone chukka/topsider hybrids- now THAT'S how you wear "boat shoes," kids. The backpack is a nice added touch to this theme.

The pièce de résistance of this outfit is the turquoise and silver ring the guy is wearing. Perfect pairing with the duffel coat somehow and it's masculine jewelry done right on a guy that I think we can all agree isn't exactly the stereotype of a guy's guy. It's inspiring.

Perhaps my favorite part of this look, though, is that the guy is wearing reputable brands that are not showy, and includes only one haute-couture designer and one personal piece to display a level of balance, modesty, and honesty that few can. This is reflected throughout the things I've mentioned and a few things I left to make an impression without my mention, and it's one of the reasons why this is my new favorite post.

P.S. For bonus points, play hide and seek with the guy's tattoo. I promise there's one visible in the photos.

-Jordan

Made in America

Everything about this outfit displays timeless elegance and style, similar to that of an age old clothier which has provided clothing essentials since 1818.  This look is simple, but he brings together some great fabrics and patterns to display the preppy look perfectly.  The tartan vest offers a great addition of color to an otherwise brown and blue ensemble.

I love both the cut and fit on these jeans because they fall perfectly over a pair of brown oxfords.  The look is really clean and his attention to detail may seem basic but it pays off.  The herringbone blazer seems to pull together this outfit perfectly, especially with details like the double pocket and padded elbows which unfortunately aren't seen here.

All in all, this look is great and really reminds us just how easy it is to mix and match different patterns and fabrics to pull together an awesome outfit.  Granted, this guy has been at it for a while and has some years of experience to help him create looks like this.  This by far has been my favorite post because of my preppy attitude as well as affiliation with the Golden Fleece.

-Nick