WHAT’S YOUR STYLE?
The best cuts for your shape
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Skinny
Good for: petite girls Fit Tip: Create the illusion of super-long legs with heels and a pair that hit just below the ankle. Wear with: flowing tops and tunics for balance

Betsey Johnson
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Level 99
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Betsey Johnson Photo: Anthea Simms |
Level 99’s Legging jean, $76. www.level99usa.com |
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Trouser Good for: slimming muscular thighs Fit Tip: To avoid drawing attention to your upper legs, steer clear of whiskering and have a tailor sew any slash pockets shut. Wear with: a crisp shirt and tailored vest for a modern menswear-inspired look

Issa
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Kasil
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Issa Photo: Anthea Simms |
Kasil’s Democracy jean in Chelsea wash, $213. www.kasiljean.com |
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Bell-bottom Good for: offsetting wide hips Fit Tip: A wide flare will draw attention away from your hips and lengthen your legs when paired with heels. Wear with: a retro-fab boho blouse to rock this season’s ’70s-chic style.

3.1 Phillip Lim
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Fidelity
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3.1 Phillip Lim Photo: Anthea Simms |
Fidelity’s Blue Belle in Viper Rinse, $188. www.fidelitydenim.com |
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Boyfriend Good for: boy shapes who want to laid-back and on-trend Fit Tip: This is not the most flattering of fits (see: Katie Holmes), so to avoid looking dumpy, pair these with an ultra-feminine fitted top.

Marc Jacobs Resort 2009
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Current/Elliott
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Marc Jacobs Resort 2009 |
Current/Elliott’s The Boyfriend, $265. www.currentelliott.com |
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WHAT’S YOUR NAME? Get to know the hot new brands on the jean scene
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Divine Rights of Denim
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Audrina Patridge in Divine Rights of Denim’s Lust pant, $90. |
Divine Rights of Denim With figure-flattering styles, rich fall colours and jaw-droppingly cheap prices, it’s no wonder The Hills hotties Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge have been sporting this brand all over L.A. (Audrina even became the face of the brand and will co-design pieces for the spring collection.) Bonus: it’s available on our side of the border at Le Château. www.divinerightsofdenim.com

City of Others
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City of Others’ flare-leg Minsk jean, $130. |
City of Others This recently launched line boasts four wallet-friendly styles for women (boot-cut, flare, skinny and wide-leg), clever vintage-typewriter details and some major charitable cred: each pair comes with a unique code you can use to donate a portion your purchase to one of three charities chosen by the brand www.city-of-others.com |
EXPERT ADVICE
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Amber Kelly Owner, Denim Diva in Newmarket, Ontario www.denimdivastore.com
Shoes can change the whole look of a jean, so be sure to bring a pair you plan to wear you when you go shopping.
The right fit will feel a bit snug when you first put them on. Look for a smooth fit at the front (no pulling) and one or two creases on the back of the thigh. Those creases will stretch and disappear within the first hour you wear the jeans.
Don’t try to make one pair your go-to denim for both day and night. You’ll need a shorter length for day to pair with flats and a longer length at night for heels.
To prevent dark-wash jeans from fading quickly, add a pinch of salt the first few times you wash them. Then, to preserve their colour, wash every 4–5 times your wear them, inside out and in cold water.
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WHAT’S YOUR STORE The top denim destinations in your city and online |
***VANCOUVER***

Fab
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1. Fab 2177 W. 4th Ave. (Kitsilano) 2305 W. 41st Ave. (Kerrisdale) www.fabclothing.com Best-selling brands: Citizens of Humanity, Joe’s Jeans, William Rast New this season: City of Others, J4 Denim

Plenty
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2. Plenty 200-62 W 8th Ave Four locations across Vancouver www.getplenty.com Best-selling brands: 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Cheap Monday New this season: City of Others, Dittos

Dutil
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3. Dutil 303 W. Cordova St. www.dutildenim.com Best-selling brands: APC, Joe’s Jeans, Small Town New this season: True Religion, Nudie Jeans |
***CALGARY***

Splash of Fashion
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1. Splash of Fashion 200-1211 Kensington Rd. NW Best-selling brands: Paige Premium Denim, William Rast, True Religion New this season: AG Jeans

Azul Couture
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2. Azul Couture 914 15th Ave. SW, Best-selling brands: David Khan, Kasil New this season: Aristocrat

Leo Boutique
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3. Leo Boutique 810B 16th Ave. SW www.leoboutique.com Best-selling brands: Citizens of Humanity, Cheap Monday, Nudie Jeans New this season: Dr. Denim, AG Jeans, GoldSign, and Ksubi |
***TORONTO***

Over the Rainbow
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1. Over the Rainbow 101 Yorkville Ave. www.rainbowjeans.com Best-selling brands: 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium Denim, J Brand, Hudson Jeans New this season: Level 99, Blank, Naked & Famous Denim, Stitch’s

Lileo
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2. Lileo Building 35, 55 Mill St. www.lileo.ca Best-selling brands: Current/Elliot, Rag & Bone, Nobody New this season: Chimala, Gilded Age

Show Room
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3. Show Room 278 Queen St. W. www.theshow-room.com Best-selling brands: Nudies Jeans, Cheap Monday, Rock & Republic New this season: City of Others, Dr. Denim |
***MONTREAL***

Influence U
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1. Influence U 1476 rue Ste-Catherine O. Best-selling brands: True Religion, 7 For All Mankind New this season: Robin’s Jeans (a new line of blinged-out denim from L.A.)

StyleXchange
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2. StyleXchange Five locations across Quebec www.stylexchange.com Best-selling brands: 7 For All Mankind, True Religion, Rock & Republic New this season: Chimala, Domino Jeans Toronto gals, take note: the Montreal-based chain now has two stores in Toronto, including this newly opened location in the Promenade Shopping Centre

TNT
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3. TNT 4100 rue Ste-Catherine O. tntthenewtrend.com Best-selling brands: Earnest Sewn, J Brand, Citizens of Humanity New this season: Current/Elliot, Stitch’s Jeans |
***NATIONAL***

Aritzia
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1. Aritzia 25 locations across Canada www.aritzia.com Best-selling brands: J Brand, Paige Premium Denim, Nudie Jeans New this season: Current/Elliot, Ksubi, James, Cheap Monday, Nobody, Blank Bonus exclusive: Naked & Famous Denim Thinks Aritzia is Sexy: three new quick-rinsed styles from the Montreal maker of premium raw denim www.nakedandfamousdenim.com

Holt Renfrew
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2. Holt Renfrew 11 locations across Canada www.holtrenfrew.com Brands: J Brand, Hudson Jeans, 7 For All Mankind, Rock & Republic, True Religion, Paige Premium Denim, Citizens of Humanity
***ONLINE***

Ssense.com
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Ssense.com The Montreal-based shop has a stellar selection of denim brands, including Diesel, True Religion, K Karl Lagerfeld, 7 For All Mankind, Cheap Monday and Miss Sixty. Bonus: All orders are shipped free of charge to anywhere in Canada. |
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