The DictatorHow to wear the two-tone denim trend, and where to buy interchangeable heels
Rag & Bone, Stella McCartney and Chloé have nailed the denim trend for autumn. Meanwhile, for shoes with changeable heels, turn to Paris brand Tanya Heath
What’s the deal with jeans in two different blues? Does that just mean patchwork? Are they the new denim?
Dealing Double Denim, Discovery Bay
The Dictator rules: What a familiar, friendly way to ask me that question. Never do it again. And, while you’re at it, bite your tongue for confusing this trend with patchwork. Heaven forbid. Distressed denim doesn’t qualify either. We’re talking about the newer, more refined effect of two different denims strategically contrasted along the waistband, hem or down the outer hem, tuxedo-style. They are indeed a big “deal” these days.
Exhibit A would be Rag & Bone’s Dre mid-rise slim boyfriend jeans in medium or dark indigo, with the waistband, pockets and turn-up hem showing the lighter reverse side of the fabric (HK$2,090).
Actually, Exhibit B is more reflective of current tastes, though much harder to wear: wide-leg jeans with darker or lighter panels at the hem. Cedric Charlier’s are cropped, though that’s a matter of the wearer’s height, and also make smart use of the reverse side of the same fabric with the darker side offering contrast on the hem’s cuff and down the outer sides of the legs (HK$3,700; Lane Crawford). Stella McCartney’s come in a brighter light blue with dark blue cuff (HK$4,490).
Interchangeable heels? Tell me it’s true. A colleague just came back from Italy and was laughing about shoes he saw with different heels that click in and out. I wish he’d taken a photo because I would definitely buy them if they looked alright! Do they?
Playing the Heel, Central