Line We Love: Current/Elliott
Before you read any further, we must warn you that the subject of today’s story may cause you to commit many (if not all) of the seven deadly sins. We kid you not. There’s something about stylists-turned-designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott’s new denim collection, Current/Elliott, which makes even the most upstanding women commit major vices. We’ve experienced it ourselves: lust (for everything in the fall line), gluttony (an insatiable appetite to buy every style), avarice (it brings out our greedy hoarding tendencies), sloth (unwillingness to take off our favorite items), wrath (that the girls didn’t create the line earlier), envy (that other people have pieces we don’t), and pride (over how we look in Current/Elliott).
In a world where clothing lines—especially those involving denim—crop up like wannabe starlets on the Sunset Strip, we’re positive that Current/Elliott has what it takes to make it big in a name-above-the-marquee sort of way. The collection’s spirit and style is firmly rooted in American fashion history, as the designers mined past denim classics to create vintage-inspired shapes. In the pants department, we’re particularly smitten with The Boyfriend (the cropped, slightly baggy jean is an homage to 1957 cool) and The Elephant Bell (a fresh take on a 1971 pair of bell bottoms). Also notable: the unfussy cut of The Fontaine Short, the earthy sophistication of The Circle Vest, and The Artist Smock’s sturdy femininity. In addition to delivering precisely perfect cuts, Current and Elliot got the textures right too. All the pieces in the collection are made from 1% stretch Japanese denim and go through a wash process (details of which are “a Current/Elliott secret recipe”) that renders them deliciously broken-in, soft, and yummy to the touch.
Current/Elliott debuts at the end of the month (July 30th, to be exact), but there’s already a huge wait list at Barneys New York, so put your name down today (212.826.8900). In addition to Barneys, the line will also be available at Ron Herman on Melrose and the Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas. We’ve also learned that Shopbop
and eLuxury
will also both take delivery of key Current/Elliott pieces in early August, so international shoppers have recourse too. Wherever you’re located, do seek out the line and see its many fine virtues in person. While Current/Elliott might trigger an onset of vices, missing this collection would be the bigger sin.
1. The Circle Vest ($172)
2. The Laurel Canyon ($194)
3. The Fontaine Short ($159)
4. The Elephant Bell 1971 ($226)
5. The Artist Smock ($206)
In a world where clothing lines—especially those involving denim—crop up like wannabe starlets on the Sunset Strip, we’re positive that Current/Elliott has what it takes to make it big in a name-above-the-marquee sort of way. The collection’s spirit and style is firmly rooted in American fashion history, as the designers mined past denim classics to create vintage-inspired shapes. In the pants department, we’re particularly smitten with The Boyfriend (the cropped, slightly baggy jean is an homage to 1957 cool) and The Elephant Bell (a fresh take on a 1971 pair of bell bottoms). Also notable: the unfussy cut of The Fontaine Short, the earthy sophistication of The Circle Vest, and The Artist Smock’s sturdy femininity. In addition to delivering precisely perfect cuts, Current and Elliot got the textures right too. All the pieces in the collection are made from 1% stretch Japanese denim and go through a wash process (details of which are “a Current/Elliott secret recipe”) that renders them deliciously broken-in, soft, and yummy to the touch.
Current/Elliott debuts at the end of the month (July 30th, to be exact), but there’s already a huge wait list at Barneys New York, so put your name down today (212.826.8900). In addition to Barneys, the line will also be available at Ron Herman on Melrose and the Neiman Marcus flagship store in Dallas. We’ve also learned that Shopbop
1. The Circle Vest ($172)
2. The Laurel Canyon ($194)
3. The Fontaine Short ($159)
4. The Elephant Bell 1971 ($226)
5. The Artist Smock ($206)
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Posted by: Eliana | 2008-09-29 05:50:43
this is now one of my favorite lines. It's spectacular! DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE FLAT BLACK LACED SHOES WOULD BE KNOWN AS SO I CAN FIND AN ALTERNATIVE??
Posted by: danielle | 2008-07-15 14:04:37
LOVE the shorts so hot. look kind of like my 18th Amendment shorts. check out my blog>>>> kittykatekins.blogspot.com
Posted by: kitty | 2008-07-09 22:09:44
I love the boyfriend and the elephant, both look stylish and comfortable, and also have a warm feeling towards the shorts, but can't understand why shorts would cost $160....
Posted by: NS | 2008-07-09 21:58:59
I'm not really into light wash denim. I love K Roque's denim line though. The boutique I work at sells it and it's very nice.
Posted by: Amber | 2008-07-09 19:54:49
i dont find this look very lasting or that interesting. i do like the jeans tho.
Posted by: kashmere | 2008-07-09 19:35:25
#5 is so adorable!!! i do agree the ripped jeans are a little abercrombie, though. don't know if my thighs could pull off those shorts but i wish they could! love it, wish it was cheaper. anyone know of a cheap alternative to the #5 smock?
Posted by: Viveca | 2008-07-09 19:03:37
I like this very much, too bad I'm a poor, college student...I need a cheap alternative!
Posted by: brie | 2008-07-09 18:22:03
I've always had an affinity for light denim over dark. :) Glad it's to see its becoming prevalent again! (my *fashion* blog) http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com
Posted by: Fashion Chalet | 2008-07-09 16:19:29
I love love love this line. There was an itty bitty article in Vogue about them that featured a photo of their boyfriend jeans which were ahh-mazing. I must have everything, but the bell bottoms and boyfriend jeans will surely be my first purchase. I can't believe they aren't carrying this line in all Barney's and Neiman's stores.
Posted by: bell vita | 2008-07-09 16:08:51
If your going to post negative things have the guts to put down your full name.
Posted by: frances | 2008-07-09 14:34:51
I love this! Maybe it's just the dreaminess of their lookbook that's seducing me, but I kind of want everything in the line. But to whoever said it was "quite affordable" - a $200 vest? If that's affordable for you, can we trade incomes? Thanks.
Posted by: Sydney | 2008-07-09 13:13:16
i don't think there's anything wrong with expressing opinions (even the negative ones from time to time), BUT can people stop with the "wwwd is failing" b.s.? if you don't like it, look at somethin else. p.s. the shorts are adorable!
Posted by: a.m. | 2008-07-09 13:00:01
i love both jeans tops that should look amazing with white jeans and colorful shoes.
Posted by: redlipshotstuff | 2008-07-09 12:22:38
This is cool. You can't really go wrong with denim. I would love to have this stuff. So classic American. www.shinylittlethings.com
Posted by: shinylittlethin | 2008-07-09 12:03:59
The torn bell-bottoms look very Abercrombie...
Posted by: K | 2008-07-09 11:12:06
i agree! god what is with all the negative people?! fashion is all about taking risks and trying new things..and if you're that boring and un-adventurous then you shouldn't be a subscriber to this site anyways.
Posted by: j | 2008-07-09 09:32:14
I don't know about anyone else but I wish the wwwd haters would keep quiet, did no one ever tell you if you don't have anyhting constructive to say don't say anything at all? You dont have to visit the site!
Posted by: Rachel | 2008-07-09 08:03:41
thank you for posting this. this is a beautiful line and is just my style! let the sin begin!
Posted by: jebrew | 2008-07-09 06:21:02
canadian tuxedo...NOTHANKSkBYEEEEEEEEEE. wwwd is FAILING these days.
Posted by: j | 2008-07-09 03:05:31
Not sure about that vest, but the smock is gorgeous.
Posted by: Dell | 2008-07-09 01:43:45
Amazing. I love the skinny jeans & the boyfriends (very hot tomboy) on the website. Everything's quite affordable—yay!
Posted by: lux | 2008-07-09 00:40:27
I can't lie, I'm not so fond of the vest or shorts, but the Artist Smock is adorable, and the Elephant Bell jeans look deliciously comfy and easy to pull off!
Posted by: C | 2008-07-09 00:10:32