J Brand Gold Noir and Limited Edition 24k Natasha

Some may think that the handful of veteran, household name brands that have well established their place in the denim markets long ago (such as 7 For All Mankind, True Religion, Citizens of Humanity or J Brand to name a few) are on smooth sailing terms in the industry at this point. However, they know just as well as the hard working, struggling up and coming brands that it’s always about reinventing and re-innovating to stay competitive and keep up with new technologies and trends. Sometimes, they might just come out with something exclusive that no other brand has done before, like a special limited edition piece or capsule collection.

J Brand is already very well loved and always provides great fodder for me to write about on a decently regular basis, but I just noticed something yesterday that really made me go WOW! These guys have created something truly special. Their Gold Noir collection on its own is beautiful to look at, made up of sleek black denim with gold buttons and gilded zippers. One piece, however, stands out from the pack: the Natasha Sky High Skinny in Seriously Black, dubbed the “Little Black Jean,” which is finished off with 24k gold buttons. Not only that, but it’s made of fade-resistant, supremely soft stretchy black denim that “glides on your skin.” It comes with a gorgeous package including a bag and card, and only 100 were made! Each jean is individually numbered. So, if you are a die hard denim fan like me with a few hundred dollars to spare, this one will truly be a collector’s piece for quite some time.

The Gold Noir collection also features four other main pieces (not in 24k gold): the Carina Double Zip Skinny Moto in Seriously Black, Zion Mid-Rise Skinny in Transformation, Carina Double Zip Skinny Moto in Resolute and the Maria High-Rise Flare in Innovation. If you count the petite version of the Maria Flare, this collection holds 6 amazing pieces.