Lessons in Style Hit the books wearing fall's best looks. STYLED BY DANA KUSHKIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRETT MOUNTAIN F all is upon us, and Bluejeans never go out of style, and this fall there are for the younger more choices than ever, even set, that means it's for kids. Paper Denim & time to head back to school. Cloth has been a popular But whether your classroom brand for adult celebri- is in kindergarten or col- ties, and has now begun lege, what better oppor- DANA K USHKIN to cover a lot of diapers, tunity to show off the COLU MNIST too. True Religion, season's latest looks? another chic brand of denim, is We've asked some kids from our aunching a collection of toddler jeans community to turn in summer's (look for them at the Purple Bear in shorts, bathing suits and flip-flops to Birmingham). Teens are loving the model the latest in trendy jeans, distressed look, especially when metallic sweaters and Western paired with embroidery or embel- boots. Wee ones will be much more lished with stones and appliques. eager to get dressed in the morning Another timeless style, the now that high-fashion trends are Western look, is all over Hollywood being translated into children's this season, and it goes with any clothes, with styles seen strutting style of jean. Western boots — pull down the runway beginning to show on or lace up, fringed or beaded — up in children's stores. are great for all ages. Oversized The hottest trend right now is studded belts slung low over metallics, and designers are realizing sweaters or shirts will put the kids like a little sparkle as much as "West" back in West Bloomfield. their parents. The metallics that are Add a brightly colored cowboy hat dazzling the pages of every adult for cutting edge in carpool. fashion publication are lighting up Celebrity designer col- small sizes of clothing, too. lections have reached Gold, silver, pewter and the Metro Detroit's bou- fresh look of bronze will tiques. U2's frontman, gleam on skirts, sweaters, Bono, designed a hip messenger bags, shoes and new line of jeans, T- jewelry. Continued on page 20 NIKI VANSTRIEN Age: 15 Grade: 11th School: West Bloomfield High Synagogue: Temple Beth El Favorite subject: English Favorite book: A Chinese Cinderella Hobbies: varsity swim Niki is wearing: Paige Premium Denim, Laurel Canyon Patchwork Jeans, 5260; teal wool zip-up sweater by Free People, S78, both from Caruso Caruso, in Birmingham; wood ban- gles, S6 -S10; white short sleeve T- shirt, Michael Stars, $40, both from Guys-N-Gals; bronze metallic messen- ger bag by Ananas, 5355, from Peasant. DYLAN DEMBS Age: 2 Nursery school: Temple Israel Synagogue: Temple Israel Favorite subject recess Favorite book: Harry the Dirty Dog Hobbies: swimming with floaties, playing with little people toys Dylan is wearing: a cowboy shirt by Ramonsterwear, $58, Cowboy rain boots by Washington Show Company, S29, green cowboy hat, 521, all from the Purple Bear; Paper Denim & Cloth distressed wash jeans, $98, from Koochie Koo. JENNIFER FINKEL Age: 11 Grade: 6th School: Hillel Synagogue: B'nai Moshe Favorite subject: English Favorite book: Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Hobbies: dance at Annette and Co. Jennifer is wearing: metallic bracelets, $2 each; tractor distressed jean jacket, S56; By Debra tie-dye long sleeved T-shirt, $28, Guys-N-Gals; By Debra crinkle bronze metallic skirt, S68, all from Guys-N- Gals. Seth Feldman, 11, models Quicksilver black zip-up sweater, S52, and Quicksilver bluejeans, S42, from Guys-N-Gals. ATINUM • ACGUST 2005 • 19