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Perfect Alternative to French Stripe: Marc by Marc Jacobs Flavin Stripe

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Estate blue multi print on Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2012 runway

Blue and white striped pieces have been an undoubtable wardrobe staple since Coco Chanel first introduced it to the fashion world during her nautical collection in 1917. But the print is becoming too familiar which makes me always looking for an alternative: it should be something new but as classic as the French stripe.

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Denim and Leather in Rock ‘n’ Roll Culture — Fashion Lessons from Rock of Ages

Julianne Hough in her denim bottoms (skirt and shorts)
Julianne Hough in her denim jacket and top

Sitting in the theater and watching Rock of ages, I was deeply touched by the carefree spirit of rock ‘n’ roll and the beauty of 80s fashion. Grow up in a traditional family, I used to misunderstand rock musicians–as other no-fans–to a sub-stream group who were as quaintly naive at best, childish and irrelevant at worst.