Find the Perfect Jean for You. Part 1: Silver.

Dear Readers:

I'm pleased with the wide selection of jeans we are carrying at Renee's this spring. The variety of fits, styles and prices guarantee there is truly something for everyone! When I choose denim for you I keep in mind that my typical customer is over the age of 30, and she wants to be comfortable.

From most traditional to most contemporary, we are stocking the following lines: Taylor Brooke (Canandian), FDJ French Dressing (Canadian), Nic and Zoe, Mu, Zenim (Seattle), Dish (Canadian), Silver (Canadian), and 1921 (Canadian).

Silver jeans offer a mid rise jean in a medium price range (all under $98) with a great fit. "We’re about making the best fitting, best looking, best value, best finished jeans that we can - Period!" says Silver denim company president Michael Silver.

Renee's is carrying the Silver styles pictured, from top to bottom:

Suki: mid-rise, relaxed hip and thigh, curvy fit, boot cut leg, available with flap back pocket.

Aiko: mid-rise, slim hip and thigh, slightly curvy fit, flare leg.



Kelli boyfriend: mid-rise, relaxed hip and thigh, slouchy fit, skinny leg.

Gwen chino: mid-rise, relaxed hip and thigh, straight fit, skinny leg, available in tan and white.

Silver is a family-owned, Canadian denim brand that has been manufacturing and distributing jeans since 1991. “We knew there was a place in the market for a good quality, great fitting jean that could be sold at a competitive price,” Michael says.

Known by its devotees as the must-have brand for those who demand a perfect fit from their jeans, Silver blends modern and vintage details with intricate washes and creative designs.

These jeans just fit! The contoured waistband allows for a no gap fit no matter which rise (mid or low) or fit category (curvy, slightly curvy, straight, or slouchy) you choose.

Although the options for leg opening width at the bottom may vary (flare, boot cut, slim boot cut, straight or skinny) your favorite style will still fit the same through the upper body.

Please come in soon to take a look at this family-owned, contemporary fit, well priced denim line. We look forward to assisting you!

Happy Spring!

With love,
Renee

P.S. A big welcome to all new subscribers to A Note from Renee! April has been an extremely busy month in the store. Thank you for your overwhelming response to our collection, colors, and styles!

Do You ZuZu?

Dear Readers,

I have been shopping for fall clothing. I know, I know. You are more than ready for spring and warm, sunny weather. But I just can't resist sharing about a really cool brand called Baabaazuzu that will be at Renee's this fall if all goes as planned.

My interest was piqued by an intriguing photo I saw. I dared to hope that I'd find unique and special apparel, and happily, Baabaazuzu met my expectations. I loved the quality I saw in the sample garments.



I met the owners, husband and wife Kevin and Sue Burns, who were representing their own line. It doesn't get more real than that! They seemed like down to earth people.

They live and work near Traverse City, Michigan where my family vacations every year. They mentioned that I could visit them this summer when I'm there. Then they offered to let me choose my own pieces for you, and I was hooked.

Here's some information right off their website (The photos I've used came from their blog.):

"For Sue Burns, Baabaazuzu founder and lead designer, inspiration came one winter day in the back of her clothes dryer. Her husband had shrunk some of Sue’s favorite wool sweaters. And out of the tragedy of her too-small-to-wear, once-adored sweaters arose a multi-million dollar company."



"Sue, a gifted graphic designer, cut up the shrunken remains of her favorite sweaters, pieced the fragments together and made jackets with matching hats for her two young daughters."



"The process behind Baabaazuzu’s creations is an age-old process. Felting. Simply put, it’s taking wool sweaters or garments – and in Baabaazuzu’s case, it’s taking items that are no longer wanted and could not sell at second-hand stores and are literally a step away from being thrown into landfills – and washing them in very hot water so as to shrink into a very dense, very strong wool “fabric.” Sue then takes the felted material, cuts them up and, with her eye-of-an-artist, purposefully pieces them back together into wearable works of art – hats, mittens, jackets, scarves, etc."

Cool, right? Can't wait for it to arrive. I know you'll love it, too!



Happy Spring!

With love,
Renee

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You get what you need: value and satisfaction!

I have been buried in "market" paperwork for the past few days. What do I base my buying decisions on, you may ask? I want to feel “moved” when I choose what to bring to the store for you.

I am talking about feeling a little tingle when I see apparel I know you will love. My face starts to flush. I start smiling or even laughing. My heart beats a little faster. There is something tugging at me. Paying attention to my gut instinct and my judicious attitude pays off for us both.

My job is to determine when style, fabric, fit, color and price fall in line to give us the most value and satisfaction we can get out of our clothing purchases. Sometimes designers change styles, the fabric isn’t impressive, or the item does not warrant the price tag. For whatever reason, I need to say no to some things when they just aren’t “right.”



Renee’s is about honoring your personal style more than what is “hot” or trendy. Remembering that helps me determine what to choose from the thousands of styles offered. I am constantly putting together a puzzle in my head.

Consider Annette Gortz, my favorite brand. I did not choose to bring any to Renee's last fall. I couldn’t get beyond seeing black and more black, which you could find anywhere.

Gortz for this spring, on the other hand, has been a whole different story. I was moved! I placed the orders, the clothing arrived, and you have responded!



When it comes to apparel, count on Renee's to do the groundwork for you. Sometimes you can't get what you want, but you get what you need: value and satisfaction.

A customer once said to me, “If you chose not to bring it in, I trust your judgment. I know you choose the best.” To me, that is the ultimate compliment!

Here is a photo gallery of a few things that moved me at market during the past three days. Let me know what you think!

Warm Regards,
renee

p.s. A HUGE welcome to all new blog subscribers! I hope you find the information posted here to be helpful and informative.

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