Stylebook: 3/5/06
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sunday, March 05, 2014
Compiled by LaMont Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Gap’s new-weave denim
Denim jeans, the most universally recognized and worn garment in the world, are popular on every continent because of their easy comfort. But traditional manufacturing methods tend to leave their texture rough and stiff.
Searching for a softer feel and a more natural drape, Gap created a limited-edition denim line for men and women and launched it for spring. Weaving the twill line diagonally from right to left instead of left to right makes the resulting denim trouser noticeably smoother. Also, use of ring-spun yarns contribute to a softer, stronger garment.
The “left-weave jean” is available in seven cuts for women and four fits for men from $48 to $58 at gap.com and Gap stores.
Stuck on prom
If you’ve got fashion design skills and think you know how to work a few rolls of duct tape, Duck brand is giving $6,000 to the winning couple in its annual Duct Tape Prom Scholarship Contest. Entrants can use Funky Flamingo, Island Lime or any of the 17 other colors to create his-and-hers outfits and accessories.
The winning boy and girl each will receive a $3,000 scholarship. The high school hosting their prom will also get $3,000. Second-place winners and their hosting school each get $2,000, with $1,000 going to third-place winners and their hosting school. The contest runs through June 9; rules and entry forms at stuckatprom.com.
This year, there are also 10 “best in class” categories ranging from class clown to rock star that will be determined by online voting June 16-25. Winners will get $200 each.
