I’m the first to admit I’m a jeans addict. I just adore denim and have amassed a rather embarrassing collection over the years. But you know what they say, jeans go with everything, right?!
So when a friend told me about the Jean Shop: a store dedicated to custom and vintage denim with a major dose of Americana thrown in, I had to be sure to drop by during my last visit to New York.
As soon as I walked into the store, tucked into the heart of the Meatpacking District, I knew it had to be our next Retail Therapy feature!
The space was a stunning homage to the ultimate American fashions statement. Amazing vintage denim, hand crafted leather goods and collected vintage items dotted every shelf, hanger – every empty surface really. And yes, those would be tiny baby jeans in the above image. Cuteness overload.
The super cool thing about the Jean Shop? They specialize in custom denim, particularly for men – that they make by hand in the backroom! How cool (and old school!) is that?!
If you have a man in your life as skittish about trying on jeans as I do, then this might be your mens fashion holy grail. I now have a very good idea of what my upcoming wedding anniversary gift for my man will be (don’t read this honey!)! I’m just not sure how I’d convince him not to wash them for a year. (Did you know that if your jeans aren’t pre-faded or pre-stretched you really shouldn’t wash them for as long as you can stand it??)
I’m still a little pissed at myself for leaving without that stunning rustic leather briefcase!
I was loving the rainbow display of canvas belts. Future home organizing Idea to Steal perhaps…
While jeans might seem like such an everday item, they really can be elevated to an art form. When you use the highest quality Japanese denim, rich natural dyes and highly detailed craftsmanship, an ordinary wardrobe staple can become the ultimate fashion statement.
I had a blast browsing through jeans heaven. I want to thank the Jean Shop for inviting us in and letting us play in their ultra-cool store! I know I will be back (and stalking their entire women’s collection online in the meantime!)
Be sure to head over to Facebook to see more outtakes from my photographer and tall partner-in-Retail-Therapy-crime, Kelsey Combe!
original photography by kelsey combe for apartment 34
Erin, congratulations on your new design! It looks some much more better than the old one. so clean and open. Good job!
Have a nice evening!
Adore that rainbow shot of belts! Makes me think I need more colored belts so I can pull something like that off in my own bedroom … 😉
with grace & gumption, Hilary
I can’t get over the rainbow of canvas belts either. I love that they do custom jean work. I might think about sneaking my husband over there for jeans as well. Also, that watch with the huge face is AMAZING. Where is it from?
Hi Juliane – the watch is actually by TW Steel and was a gift from my husband. You can find it here: http://bit.ly/10xWs6B
I adore mine and get compliments on it constantly!
Juliane,
Send your husband right on over! You can help fit him and then we’ll all take shots of Riazul Tequila to celebrate denim, and Erin for sending you guys our way 🙂
Jean Shop
Still can’t get over how gorgeous your new design is! I love that it’s just like your old one but better 🙂 Also, I think that the design mirrors your style and aesthetic for sure 🙂
Thank you SO much Celestine. I’m so glad you had that reaction because that’s exactly what I was going for!!
Wow what a fantastic store! I can share your passion 😉 for jeans Erin! I am trying to find a perfect boyfriend style jeans now… And the Jean Shop would be the right place to go IF i wouldn’t live on the other side of the pond 🙂
Btw: what a great website makeover! I love it! So easy to find everything and i like the design simplicity 🙂 well done, looks beautiful !!!
Have a good day xx
Thanks Wiola. I’m not sure if the Jean Shop ships to the UK but they might!! I do have BF jean I love from Zara (shhhh)
Hi Wiola,
The Jean Shop ships Internationally. Thanks!
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Erin,
the shop looks really fun! and the new design on your blog is awesome. it’s very you~
and i love your shoes!!
juju
Thanks so much Juju!
Really love your new site – it looks really fresh and makes me even happier reading it every day! Where are your bag and shoes from in the photos? Its coming into winter down here in Australia and they would be perfect!
The bag is Clare Vivier – my addiction and the boots are Zara! Probably my best score of last winter
Gosh can I have one of each belt? Lol, love the colors reminds me of being in a candy shop!
Hi Camille,
Appreciate the love! We dye each belt by hand, right here at the shop. Come see us!
– Jean Shop
i’m loving the jeans that you are wearing. where did you get them?
thanks.
They’re actually Zara Stacia! They don’t appear to have the same ones available online but you could try the stores!
Thank you Erin for the hint on jeans 😉 x
Your blog is always phenom! I love how effortlessly chic your ensemble is here–this is definitely encouraging some weekend jean shopping!