I’ve written about 7 For All Mankind on DenimDebutante.com a couple of times, but since some time has passed, I wanted to share my latest experiences exclusively with the beso blog readers!
To start with a little brand background, 7 For All Mankindwas started by denim powerhouse Jerome Dahan (the same designer of Citizens of Humanity denim line) in 2000. Dahan and his partner left the company in 2004 (if my memory and Google research serves me right), and the brand was bought out by Vanity Fair in 2007. Around the time when Dahan left, the brand started to slip. Quality, cut and fit seemed to fall to the wayside in favor of loud designs, crystals and other forms of flash.
I wasn’t 100% sure that I would ever buy another pair of 7 For All Mankind jeans, but I gave the line one more chance and I’m so happy to say that they have totally turned the fit and design around. The brand has made a complete 180 and has come back to wear they started – traditional styles, perfect fits and innovative washes.
Here are my top 3 favorite styles from the brand:
7 For All Mankind Gummy Gwenevere in Indigo
#3 The Dojo: The Dojo is the traditional flare that really made the line famous, and it’s pretty obvious how that happened. The fitted thigh, flared leg and perfectly sized back pockets made this great. Plus, for those of us who are shorter, the Petite Dojo is about a 30″ inseam, has a slightly higher knee break to elongate your legs and make you look taller.
#2 The Skinny: Clean, gorgeous and easy to wear, 7 For All Mankind’s newest skinny cut is awesome! This pair is perfect to wear with boots and a tunic… soft and simple. A definite winner.
#1 The Gwenevere: My all-time favorite pair from 7 For All Mankind is the Gummy Gwenevere Denim Legging in Indigo. They’re soft, a great length and a snug fit. The Gummy style does run a little bit small (about a half size, so if you’re in between sizes like me, go with your larger size), but it’s a pair you’ll keep going to again and again.
Curious about all the pairs that 7 For All Mankind has to offer? Don’t be! beso has all of them all in one place – everything from brand new to sale pairs – just go to their 7 For All Mankind Section and search through the different pairs to find what’s right for you!
Pop Quiz: Who was the original fit model for 7 For All Mankind? (Hint: She now has her own very popular denim line!)
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