Zanna Roberts, Senior Fashion Editor of Marie Claire magazine, shared some really great in-depth style tips for our coated denim! We are definitely inspired by the looks she created!
620 Mid-Rise Super Skinny in Renegade
901 Coated Legging in Black (available on Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus’ websites)
To shop and see more on this series of Style Notes click HERE.
Today marked the opening of the Diego Riviera: Murals for the Museum of Modern Art exhibit in New York City’s Museum of Modern Art. Since we were already in the city for other events, including our Online Media Breakfast with Christopher Kane at Barneys, we of course could not resist making our way to opening day.
Unfortunately, we cannot take pictures inside this exhibit, but that just gives you even more of an excuse to go see it for yourself.
If you are not aware of his work, Diego Rivera is one of the most recognized Mexican artists and was the second to have a retrospective in MOMA in it’s earlier years, following Matisse. Rivera was known for his large murals that blended art with political points of view in a public forum. He created a few mobile portraits which are not bound to the walls they are painted on and those are some of the works exhibited in this space.
Rivera was an important member of the Communist party from the beginning and one of the most vocal advocates. Many of his works blended his political thoughts with the struggle and triumphs of Mexico as well as some of New York City.
One of his most remembered works is one that we will never see. It was commissioned for the Rockafeller Center. The history of what happened to this work is shared in this exhibit. Including why after it’s completetion the Rockafeller’s decided this mural could not be displayed and so was destroyed.
Make sure to pick up the audio, it is free, just leave behind your ID. Don’t worry, they take good care of it.
If you have time to spare, we strongly suggest spending some time on the 5th floor. The curation is fanastic and the pieces are even more incredible. On this floor photos are allowed. So we thought we would share a few paintings you may recognize…
Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
Fulang- Chang and I by Frida Kahlo
Fun Fact: Frida Kahlo was an established artist all her own, but she was also married to Diego Rivera, twice.
The Diego Rivera: Murals for the Museum of Modern Art exhibit is open through May 14th. This was such an amazing day, we hope you will try to make it out to this exhibit.
If this is too far from you, we hope you will visit any exhibit at a museum in your area soon!
If you are planning a trip to LACMA soon or just want a fun atmosphere as you sip a glass of wine and enjoy some great cuisine we recommend Ray’s and Stark Bar. We found ourselves instantly attracted by the restaurant’s red accents and fun location. This restaurant/bar is located in the museum’s courtyard – next to the ticket booth. It’s easy to find and very conveniently located.
As we walked into the restaurant, we were already impressed by the friendly staff and the uniquely presented table setting. As soon as we sat down we were impressed by the first small detail, the guest’s personal drawer for his or her silverware.
Excited to sit down, grab a bite and enjoy some wine, we ordered a glass of Sparkling Brut, Cuvée 20, as well as a glass of Torre di Luna, Pinot Grigio. Both well suited drinks for a warmer evening. Try a red if you are there on a chilly night.
After browsing the dinner menu quietly, we ordered the Benedict Burger and a side of Macaroni & Gratin/Gruyere to share. We find it impossible to not order a Mac & Cheese plate when it is on a menu. As we waited for our food, the restaurant gave us a complimentary quick bite to open our appetite. It was healthy, small and very tasty.
As soon as we finished our bite and sipping our spirits, our beautiful burger and marconi arrived. The Benedict Burger was presented to us just the way we thought when we read it in the menu. It was not an ordinary burger. Resembling the famous breakfast dish: Eggs Benedict, there was the bun on the bottom topped with dry aged chop steak, house brioche, red onion confit, gruyere, watercrese, bearnaise, and topped with a sunny egg, accompanied with a side of fries. Delicious!
The macaroni side was presented in a hot plate that was generous enough for the both of us. It was exactly what anyone wants in a macaroni and cheese plate: cheese, cheese, cheese.
At this point, we would usually have room for dessert but found ourselves quite full and didn’t think to look at the dessert menu. But the waiter did not want us to leave without a sweet bite, so we received another complementary dish. The dessert resembled very closely to an Oreo cookie. We loved the service, the location and the food. So if you are finding it difficult to pick your next outing, perhaps you want to shake things up and head to Ray’s.
Yesterday we had the honor of joining a few City Year staff and corps members at Hollenbeck Middle School, which is only minutes from our J Brand corporate office. After walking into the wrong school, which is a high school right across the street, and having flash backs of how difficult middle and high school could be at times, we found our way over to the middle school where we were greeted by Tara, Pernell and Phillip from City Year. They took us on a small tour and showed us how City Year is always present at Hollenbeck.
Each City Year corps member is assigned 10 students to focus on who have been identified as having a high risk of dropping out of school. Seeing the yellow jackets the members wear around school creates a sense of security for every student because those jackets represent someone who believes in their success.
We headed to the City Year dedicated classroom and met corps members Vanessa and Jose who explained all their activities. Ceiling stars and Saturn shaped cutouts hang with the names of each student and their goals. The mobiles act as a constant reminder of what they’re working towards everyday.
Positive reinforcement is a huge message that City Year promotes. Every morning these students are welcomed to school with a Power Greeting – to these corps members that means cheering and dancing around. “Even if they are laughing at us, at least they are laughing.” (Makes us wish we had our own cheering squad to help us start our mornings!)
Jose shared with us that his own goal is to always help people. His family members are immigrants, like most of the students he works with, and he knows the struggles they face and how fortunate he is to be well educated. He has traveled to many poverty stricken areas and wants to do whatever he can to make sure kids have a fighting chance to beat their current odds.
Vanessa is studying to become a doctor. She also has family who immigrated to the United States and doesn’t take her family support for granted. She knows that if her parents made different decisions in her youth she might have found herself in similar situations as some of the students she works with.
Hearing the emotional battles many of these kids have is the most difficult part of the job. “At their age, they have seen so many things and know so much about life.” The corps members wish they could be with the students 24/7 but know that the 8-10 hours they spend together each day helps make an impact and influences a more positive outlook.
Our visit to Hollenback gave us a big boost of inspiration. At J Brand, we’re happy to do a small part in helping raise money and spreading awareness about this program. We welcome you to support City Year too. Please consider purchasing one of the exclusive colors or spread the word by sharing this post! 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to keep kids in school and on track for a brighter future.
In honor of Halloween, our office is filled with cupcakes, candy, and costumes galore! This afternoon, all departments of J Brand gathered for the Halloween costume contest and paraded to impress the judges and to claim their prize! These costumes were so good that we wanted to share them with our In The Pocket readers!
Lady Gaga
Slash
Harry Potter
Scary boys
Art Department representing printer inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Our Design team divas: Geisha, Sailor Mars, Lady Gaga
Puss in Boots
Shaun of the Dead
Clown
King Leonidas from 300
Costume Parade!
We hope you have a happy and safe Halloween!
FASHION PERSPECTIVE:
Online Tastemakers Get Creative With J Brand
To kick of our our collaborative J Brand/Intermix giveaway, three fashion influencers were invited to the Intermix Meatpacking boutique in New York and given free reign over the store to style three different outfits each.
Their only words of instruction: Coated Denim.
If you would like to win your own pair of J Brand Coated Denim from Intermix all you have to do is “Like” both JBrand and Intermix online!
ENTER HERE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF EXCLUSIVE J BRAND COATED SKINNIES
Leandra Medine, Blogger, The Man Repeller
Leandra of Man Repeller is such an amazing stylist, she has the unique ability to turn any outfit into a high-fashion masterpiece. Famous for her layering, we’re not surprised that she paired our Maria in Mayhem, which has thigh high black coating, with a dress and blazer. The texture of the dress and the sheen of the wax coating add a strong visual aesthetic to the basic black, and the red bag is the perfect accessory to add a pop of color.
Look One: Intermix EXCLUSIVE Coated Skinny Jeans in Dijon
Look Two: Intermix EXCLUSIVE Coated Martini Flares in Coated Clay
Look Three: Maria in Coated Mayhem
Rachel Strugats, Accessories News Editor/Associate Online Editor, WWD
Styling the Coated Teal, in Rachel’s third look, she had the thought to pair two animal prints–the python trench coat and the tiger print booties. To tie this bold outfit together she added the red oversized bag, the same color as her fur collar – this look is fearless!
Look One/Two: Maria in Coated Mayhem
Look Three: 901 Leggings in Coated Teal
Susan Cernek, Fashion Development Director, Glamour
Susan’s style reminds us of a modern Audrey Hepburn. Her three looks are so classic and sophisticated. Her style highlights the idea perfectly that our coated jeans are truly versatile.
Look One: Intermix EXCLUSIVE Coated Martini Flares in Coated Clay
Look Two: Maria in Coated Mayhem
Look Three: 901 Leggings in Coated Teal
Fall is here….
… A look at J Brand’s collection…
Halloween is just around the corner – do you have a costume ready? With our own in office costume contest on Monday the office chatter has often involved our own costumes, including our lack of ideas. Then we saw What I Wore‘s DIY Halloween costume post and loved it so much we had to share it with our own ‘In The Pocket’ readers.
You’ll want the Bette in your favorite wash or a pair of your favorite high-waisted jeans. Gather your supplies, some delicious treats, and play your favorite Halloween tunes. Let’s get to work!
“When it comes to Halloween, why buy your costume if you could make it (or better yet, pull it out of your own closet!)?? All week long I’ll share my ideas for inexpensive, homemade Halloween costumes. Enjoy!
For my Rosie the Riveter costume, I looked no further than the iconic “We Can Do It” WWII era poster by J. Howard Miller (read more here). And this get up is was a freebie – I already had all of the pieces hanging in my closet.
Key Elements:
I love this costume because it’s probably something that most gals have ready to go in their closet. I actually got the idea from one of my office mates who went as Rosie last year. In addition to the three key elements, a vintage hair ‘do completes the look. For mine, I teased my grown out bangs forward and then swooped them back and secured with bobby pins and hair spray. I secured the rest of my hair into a low pony tail and pined it upwards to lay smooth under the bandana. Polka dots are great, but any red scarf will do the trick. Finally, red lips aren’t a must, but I felt like they pulled everything together. Get ready to flex those biceps!
Cost: $0
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time Commitment: 30 minutes or less”
Photography by Suzie Reecer.
For more Halloween inspiration from What I Wore, click HERE
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
We are so excited to announce that our City Year styles are now available exclusively on jbrandjeans.com!
100% of net proceeds from the sales of these jeans will be donated to benefit the nonprofit organization City Year, which aims to reduce the high school dropout rate by identifying at risk public school students and providing them with mentoring, role-models and tutoring services to stay on track.
Celebrity stylist, Nicolas Bru, shares his thoughts on a few options for styling the exclusive colors!
To see photos of Nicolas’ styled looks Click HERE.
Why not look good while doing good?
Together, let’s spread the word about City Year via blog, Twitter, and/or Facebook!
Twitter Handle:
@JBrandJeans
@CityYear
Click HERE to shop these styles!
We were so honored to attend the fifth Annual City Year Opening Day at Los Angeles City Hall Friday morning. 210 City Year corps members ran and danced through the aisles in their signature red and yellow jackets.
These 210 corps members will dedicate one year of service and act as mentors, role models and tutors to students at 17 Los Angeles elementary, middle and high schools, and provide targeted intervention to those students who have been identified as most likely to drop out.
These inspiring volunteers were sworn in by Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa. These corps members aim to decrease the 33% of students in LA who are expected to drop out of school before graduation. These heroes in the red and yellow jackets will “give a year and change the world.”
J Brand is so proud to collaborate with City Year. On October 18, J Brand will launch an exclusive jean for women and girls, of which 100% of the net proceeds will be donated to City Year. We’re aiming to sell 1,000 pairs, but more importantly, we’re aiming to help Los Angeles students succeed in our community!
We invite you to join us support this incredible life-changing organization by donating or, starting October 18th, helping us spread the word about our exclusive colors for City Year and our goal to sell 1,000 jeans!
