We’re Crushing On Contrast Stitching

Bold stitching revs up.

Dish out the kohl eyeliner. There’s something incredibly sexy about this subtle trend invigorating denim and beyond. Reviving our favourite staple cuts into a saucy new mood with contrasting stitches. Like everything cool right now, it’s a touch 70s. And a lot biker-girl gang. Topstitching is familiar with motocross territory. Think black leather pants, polar white stitching compartments with heavy metal buckles and shiny boots. All about the hardware, baby.

Now, this fancy stitch-work is bleeding into our streetwear in the many shapes of utility dressing. And yet this free-spirited signature makes any ensemble seem so polished. Structured coats with pocket focus, workwear-inspired jackets with bright needlework, bold stitching on beige button-ups and (this season’s must-have staple) raw denim riding pants with brown decorative seams. Made for fast machine riding that is.

Take these cues when entering the world of contrast stitching to make it a smooth transition.

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Futurist

We’re still Jenny from the block ... But better. Cargos are heating up to be the next big thing with this new stitching elevation. Team with a skater belt for ultimate throwback but keep the top refined like a delicate sweater. This will maintain balance. A pair of glove flats puts the look into elite status.

Work it
Workwear overshirts have easily been a mainstay in our wardrobe, the chore or field jacket come to mind. But when these daily essentials add a contrast stitch to the mix it gives these utilitarian shapes a fresh take on life. Even sneaking them into our night scene. Choose warm soft shades like beige or camel with white stitching. High-beam the look together with white jeans underneath.

Just like honey
Instead of the iconic biker black tap into a sweeter side of garage fashion incorporating the utility pieces with delicious tones of honey, olive and cherry. Recommend neutral tones for the rest of the outfit unless colour coordinating the outfit top-to-toe. Accessoire du jour bucket hat is the coolest finishing touch.

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Denim heads
Picture this: a pair of high-waisted selvedge jeans (slightly flared at the ankle) with ultra zipper-ware. Biker buckles get urbanised into streetwear denim. Build on with a ribbed t-shirt and haughty leather jacket. Optional: thick French bangs. Naturally cool AF. Try it at home. Add a chain handle purse to the mix to enhance the Easy Rider vibes.