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The American Way: Denim Returns on a Sweeping Scale

Denim—which runs like a blue thread through our fashion history—returns on a sweeping scale, with westernwear looks that sing of wranglers and rodeos, prairie nights and buffalo girls.
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This isn’t hipster denim by a country mile—git along, skinny jeans. Think Georgia O’Keeffe. Think circle skirts, higher waists, and Navajo jewelry. Model Amber Valletta wears a Rag Bone cotton shirt, $275; Rag Bone stores. Oscar de la Renta indigo skirt ($2,290) and belt; oscardelarenta.com. Marc Jacobs boots throughout. On actor Taylor Kinney: Levi’s Vintage Clothing jacket. Billy Reid Heirloom shirt. Lee 101 jeans. Hat from Early Halloween, NYC. Western bow tie from Melet Mercantile, NYC. Ralph Lauren boots. Fashion Editor: Alex WhitePhotographed by Peter Lindbergh
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Photographed by Peter Lindbergh
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This isn’t hipster denim by a country mile—git along, skinny jeans. Think Georgia O’Keeffe. Think circle skirts, higher waists, and Navajo jewelry. Model Amber Valletta wears a Rag Bone cotton shirt, $275; Rag Bone stores. Oscar de la Renta indigo skirt ($2,290) and belt; oscardelarenta.com. Marc Jacobs boots throughout. On actor Taylor Kinney: Levi’s Vintage Clothing jacket. Billy Reid Heirloom shirt. Lee 101 jeans. Hat from Early Halloween, NYC. Western bow tie from Melet Mercantile, NYC. Ralph Lauren boots. Fashion Editor: Alex White

Denim—which runs like a blue thread through our fashion history—returns on a sweeping scale, with westernwear looks that sing of wranglers and rodeos, prairie nights and buffalo girls.

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