Happy Memorial Day!!!

I hope everyone has a safe and fantabulous
holiday on this Memorial Day weekend!!!

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NEW IPod Listening Decks!!!

Ever walk into our store and like a song that's playing? And after we show you what CD is playing, don't you want to sample the rest of the CD as well? Well now you can! In our CD/DVD section, customers of American Rag Fashion Island can actually pick out songs and albums they want to listen to, to make sure that they like most of the other songs before deciding to purchase the whole CD. There are three new listening stations for your enjoyment! So now you can come in and hear our assorted eclectic music selections at your convenience...

Amazing How Trends Spread...

Here is Teri Hatcher of Desperate Housewives fame in a pair of Rich & Skinny Jeans in the Leggy Gogo Grey wash at the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End premier last Saturday.




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She's Rich and Skinny...

Lindsay Lohan is rich and skinny... and she wants you to know it! Here is Lindsay wearing a great pair of Rich & Skinny Sleak Denim in Grey, which I actually have and am in love with. This is a great pair of stretch denim that conforms to your body beautifully... Rich & Skinny jeans aren't your typical pair of Seven's or Citizen's so they won't shrink the way most denim would, for a more true-to-size fit. Not only are the fits amazing, but this denim line has one of the best colored denim collection that is hot this season. However, American Rag Fashion Island does not carry this line since I believe Neiman Marcus has a deal with them or something... BUT! The American Rag in Los Angeles does have a few different washes in stock, so please check out our La Brea location to see what they have. San Francisco AmRag may have it as well. This line also carries skirts, shorts, capris, boot cuts, straight legs, and flares... so no... they don't just have skinny's!!! Rich & Skinny jeans costs around $190-$225.

*A couple of my favorite color denim washes from their collection*

Pink Grapefruit

Motley Blue


Emerald


Silver Star


Unbuttered Toast

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Life With Bird.

For those of you who have shopped at our store last season, Life With Bird was a devilishly flirty women's line that we carried that sold quite successfully and again, it is an Australian brand. I was sad when I didn't see any of their Spring apparel in our store because I when I was on their website checking out their latest collection, I thought that American Rag Fashion Island customers would really like it! So while I was working on Sunday, Bridget McCall (ie: Bird from Life With Bird) came in and shopped around and I mean I didn't know it was her until we started talking to each other and she confirmed that Ruthie, our women's buyer, had PLACED AN ORDER FOR THEIR SPRING COLLECTION! (I believe it's Spring, perhaps she ordered the Fall collection) So I will keep you updated as I find out more about what exactly we might be receiving! But do check out their stuff, it's fantastic!

Hello, Madras!

I couldn't talk about this season's trends without mentioning the "MADRAS" craze that's is making its rounds to a variety of retailers from J Crew and American Eagle Outfitters to Barney's Co-Op and of course, American Rag Fashion Island. We have an assortment of brands that cater to your Madras needs...

For the Women, we have a great simple classic line called Tailor Vintage. This New York based company has been shipping their contemporary sportswear to all the high-end upscale businesses like ARFI! Their shorts will run you from about $98-$120.

Below is a color swatch of the different patterns their Madras come in. We only carry the Key West Tea Dip and the Sand Bleach.


Madras is so big this season, reknown fashion lable, A.P.C. launched their own Madras line, which is even more price friendly than their already reasonably priced apparel. Below are some of the great new things we received in from their Madras line. This sun-dress below is my personal favorite from the Madras collection by A.P.C. It retails about $129. There's also a match handkerchief that would match this dress for about $30-$40 sold separately. Overall, this collections ranges from about $50-$220.

**There is a matching tote bag to match the top above
and/or the jacket below for about $60 sold separately**

*The floral blouse above is not from their Madras line, but new to our store*

And for the Men, we actually just received our Tailor Vintage (Men) shorts for men this past week. Again, we have the Key West Tea Dip, the Sand Bleach and (I believe) the Flamingo Acid. The men's shorts will run about $108-$125.



Also for the Men, we carry some great shirts and shorts by Engineered Garments. Now I must say that I personally like this line a lot. It's a sexy, yet stylishly classic brand. Below are some of the great stuff we have in from them this season. Prices range from $150-$200




Hey fellas, pair the Madras shirts with some fine quality premium denim also by Engineered Garments (see below). We only have a few sizes left in the wash below. I believe it is a Raw rinse. Engineered Garments' denim retails at about $230.

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New Denim Alert!!!

Let's start with the Men...

HEY! Guess what? J Brand for Men is NOW AVAILABLE at American Rag Fashion Island in three different washes. Starting at $180.

New washes in Ksubi just in, including the rare Van Winkle Pipeleg Stretch Skinny w/ Button Fly, in a Washed White Steel Blue that looks mucho bueno! It is priced about $265. (see below)



Now for the Women...

Deener is BACK! We carried a generous collection of Deener's in the Fall of '06 but transferred them all during our winter sale. But we are fully stocked again with three brand new washes including a skinny leg with flap button back pockets! And if you've never tried on a pair of Deener's before, YOU SHOULD! They are incredibly soft made from the finest Italian and Japanese denim and you can feel good wearing them because they run a little bigger. So if you normally wear a 28 waist, I would recommend you try on a 27, or a 26 even! Now doesn't that sound good?! Deener is your NEW default denim! Deener's will run you around $173-$200, but in my opinion, it's well worth the comfort!

More Paige Premium Denim are finally in. We can't seem to keep Ms. Paige on our shelves lately. But a few more darker denim in a more straight to boot cut fits to please all you ladies out there who aren't quite ready to venture into the trendy Flares and Bell Bottoms that are in this season. And I agree, if not worn properly by the right person, this look can be tragic! So stay safe with the straight/boot cuts! And Ms. Paige has got 'em! Prices vary between washes from about $170-$220.

What else have we got?? Oh, that's right, more 18th Amendment denim. A Mischa Barton favorite. This is denim line that is an ode to the classic American roaring 1920's. Simple and sophisticated. It's a vintage look and feel without being used... (see below)


Just received some Ksubi in the Low Rise Skinny Pins Mikey Blue's priced at $275. Also available in a High-Waist fit.