Hysteric Denim

I've been wanting to patch up a denim jacket for months now.  There was one hanging in my closet, but a late night it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time sewing experiment made it meet its fate.  So, I'm on the hunt for another one to make my mark on (successfully this time). 

These Hysteric Glamour jackets rock.  They make me want to swing by a couple thrift stores tomorrow.  I'd never thought of putting patches all over the sleeves before.  We'll see what happens.

Future DIY

1. and 2. Hysteric Glamour

3. Superfine (via here's the deal)

Hysteric Glamour Does It Again...

What I love so much about Hysteric Glamour is that they don't just make band t-shirts. They know the music that they incorporate into their designs. They even pay attention to style of the musicians featured in their designs. Courtney love was known for her little-girl-lost look based around baby dolls. Here, Hysteric Glamour have created a Courtney Love printed baby doll! Genius!

Boy Boy

Morphine Generation

For Spring Eric Hart fantasized about a love between Ian Curtis and Jane Birkin on a cruise to Africa. In this collection he incorporated striking colors and African prints into his mostly grey-scale pallet. Bermuda shorts (which I think are quite stylish and neat for men and something Ian would have worn on a cruise) are kept casual and cool with kooky, creepy t-shirts (possessed Ziggy Stardust anyone?)

Even though I've only seen pictures of Ian Curtis wearing a button down and trousers I could see him wearing most of this collection. I think he would have been into the jackets and bermuda shorts combination. The accessories would have been great for him too. I love the Ray Bans and fedoras but I don't really dig the silver bag. I prefer men with a briefcase or messenger bag.

Lad Musician

This season I love Lad Musician's line of Rolling Stones t-shirts with the quintessential tongue as well as the Stones in action. For the main collection "Sunshine and Shadow" they strayed from their usual rock n' roll feel and created something nostalgic like old photos of Bob Dylan. Some people see this collection as a disappointment. The simple suit looks are, well, simple and the preppy schoolboy ensembles are classic (think Dead Poet's Society) but I like the '50s feel of other looks collection. Denim shirts are light while jeans are mostly dark. A green sweater with navy trousers can be boring but the bandanna around the neck with a pair of trusty ray bans tucked into the collar brings forth a James Dean coolness. One of my favorite looks is the grey trouser shorts and dandy shoes thrown off by a screen printed t-shirt.

Hysteric Glamour

Hysteric Glamour is one of my favorite labels. The clothes make me want to take a look at the designers record collection. This season they have amazing t-shirts as usual. There are quite a few Kurt Cobain designs, one Bob Dylan with the lyrics "Everybody must get stoned" on the back and a Ramones comic strip shirt titled "The Blitzkieg Bop!!" They all come in black and white or (my favorite!) purple. I'm not a fan of polo's but I do bear a certain affection for they're design with "Detroit Kill City 1968" printed on the back. The highlight of the collection for me is the biker jacket that comes in red, white and black with gold hardware.

As usual they keep it real by distressing the jeans in a way that does not cross the line between reality and fashion but manages to still look interesting yet authentic. My favorite detail is the row of silver spikes lining the right pocket. The guitar pick necklaces and Ramones ring are the icing on the cake for Hysteric Glamour this season.

Word Up: Glam

The origin of the word glamour is the ability to cast a spell on someone to change their looks. In worldly terms glamour used to mean you had class and alot of money. You could roll out of bed like everyone else but show up to the Golden Globes looking like you've never engaged in unsightly behaviors that are a daily occurance for the public. Since T. Rex and The Rolling Stones put on they're make-up and furs with denim the line ( and definition) has been blurred. Smearing your eyes in kohl eye shadow and partying in a faded band tee, ripped jeans and $200 boots with a scarf around your neck has been discribed as glamour's unrefined baby sister: dirty glam. Cigarettes, fabulous clothes and wearing sunglasses at night are a few of her signatures. All you have to do to be glamourous in the 21st Century is party like a rockstar. Or throw on some glitter and furs and at least look like you do.

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Jean Junkie: Hysteric Glamour

The first time I laid eyes on Alison Mosshart's skinny jeans with the spike lined pocket I went on the hunt for a bag of spikes at Hot Topic. The subtle distressing at the ankle (on the above pair) resembles the lines of sunlight on my neighbors pool. But with a price tag of more yen than I can count in one sitting I'll have to make due with my sewing skills.