A Denim Story: Inspirations from Bellbottoms to Boyfriends

by Meritt Elliott, Emily Current, and Hilary Walsh

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A Denim Story is a beautifully photographed and styled volume weaving visual tales of classic American denim looks throughout the decades. Comprising archival images of inspirational denim style - featuring such icons as Marilyn Monroe, Jane Birkin, Patti Smith, and Kate Moss, among others - and lookbooks from the authors' own denim collections, this volume highlights the timeless sexiness of indigo. Current and Elliott take us on a journey through fashion history, painting a nostalgic and always stylish picture of denim's role within fashion and American culture. Chapters are organized by theme including: American Summer; Girls; A Love Story; Boyfriend; Rebels; Collars and Cuffs; Circus; Artists; A Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing; Home on the Range; Native; On the Porch; Out in the Trailer; Overalls; The Rambler; War and Peace; Wash, Wear and Repair. Sure to ignite a myriad of inspirations from anyone who picks it up, A Denim Story is the most gorgeous and extensive tribute ever to this perfect garment.
  • ISBN10 0847842347
  • ISBN13 9780847842346
  • Publish Date 18 March 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 24 July 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Rizzoli International Publications