The Dictator | Cindy Crawford’s favourite Levi’s reworked: where to find them
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At the risk of revealing my age, I’ll admit I used to idolise Cindy Crawford. I heard she’s designed some Levi’s jeans, but I haven’t been able to find them. I need your help!
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The 1990s aesthetic is intentional; Crawford was inspired by her favourite pair of jeans from the days when she was strutting down the runways, on the covers of magazines and starring in Pepsi commercials. In today’s confusing jeans lexicon, it’s between mom jeans and girlfriend jeans.
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Alternatively, you could show some gumption and find a vintage pair from the same era. Midwest Co is still a good spot to rummage for pre-loved Levi’s (15 Watson Road, Tin Hau). Have you been to the Levi’s Tailor Shop (30 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui) yet? They offer all sorts of customisations, including stitching or patching design elements and adding a distressed look (HK$50 and up per service). More brands than we could have imagined are making high-rise, straight-leg jeans, such as Mother, Rag & Bone and Calvin Klein. When shopping for your perfect pair, keep in mind that Re/Done measures The Crawford’s high rise at about 10¼ inches to 10½ inches at the front. Beyond that, you won’t know if they suit you until you try them on.