Lorna designs a jean for Prima Jeans
** I have updated this post with different modeled photos of the jeans.
I designed a pair of jeans for Prima Jeans! They asked me to design a pair just for myself and I had so much fun doing it! I picked the denim, the wash, the thread, the buttons, the rivets, the zips, the pocket lining, absolutely everything! I even adjusted the cut to fit my measurements more correctly.
I went for a girly jean as I am a girly girl who loves pink and purple, so I chose purple stitching for the main thread and shades of pink and purple for the signature pocket design. I picked long ankle zips as I love ankle zips and I added a cute denim bow above them to make them more girly. I also chose a button with a purple crystal in the middle and the rivets have a clear crystal in the middle. The wash of the denim is a beautiful dark denim which I love, it gives the jeans a more classic look. The pocket lining is pink and red with hearts and love written on it, I chose this design because it’s really pretty and it represents everyday life.
I designed these jeans about 5 months ago (September 2009) and adjusted little things here and there while they were in the process of being made. I had such an amazing time doing them and I absolutely love them! They fit perfectly and I can’t thank Prima Jeans enough for this!
I have been wondering what the lovely DenimBlog readers thought about these jeans? I know everyone on here has different denim tastes and the amount of girlyness in this pair of jeans is not going to appeal to everyone. I am 21 myself so I am hoping the younger readers might like them. I would love your opinions! I hope you like them as much as I do! I have always loved to design since I was little and to finally have it come true is wonderful. I included loads of photos of the details, close up angles and modeled photos as well for you to get a good idea how they look worn and laid out as well.
You can buy other Prima Jeans by clicking here, they have beautiful washes.
Laid down photo of the front so you can see the cut and wash.
Close up photo of the top of the jeans so you can see the stitching.
Close up photo of my name in the jeans (surname blanked out for personal reasons) and the purple crystal button and clear crystal studs.
Laid down photo of the back so you can see the cut and wash.
Close up photo of the butt area of the jeans so you can see the details and pocket placement.
Close up photo of the left pocket embroidery. I chose pink and 2 shades of purple.
Close up photo of the right pocket embroidery so you can see the stitching.
Close up photo of the purple Prima Jeans patch that I chose.
Photo of the inside of the jeans so you can see the labels and inside stitching.
Close up photo of the pretty pocket lining in the jeans.
Close up photo of the ankle zips and the little bows at the top.
Really close up photo of the denim bow so you can see its shape and detail.
Laid down angled photo of the jeans so you can see all of the details more clearly in just one single picture of the jeans.
** Updated modeled photos.
All images belong to Lorna/DenimBlog (please do not copy or use without permission).

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Pretty !!!
You look fabolous wearing them…but are these raw???
And are those fab shoes Louboutins ??
Nice!
And u look so gorgeous!
Congratulations Lorna Love these jeans !
They look awesome on you. I’m alot older and I have yet to get a pair of skinny jeans. I don’t think I would be comfortable. I’m more of a messy casual dresser(like Jen Garner).
These jeans are adorable!
lorna thoseeeee loookkk 1000%fire,they fit you more than perfect really!
Wow! I love everything about them! What’s the inseam (hoping it’s on the shorter side for us petite girls)? The only thing I would change is the bows at the top of the zippers, but that’s because I’m not a bow girl. Love the purple and pink stitching!!! LOVE! SO COOL!
They do look raw but they aren’t the denim is just very very dark
And lol yes they are, they are the barbie pink Declic Louboutins
Thank you everyone for the kind comments, that really means a lot to me
:D
Unfortunately they are not going into production, they are just a one off jean for me. I don’t know if many people would want to buy them enough for them to put them into production? The inseam though is around 29.5″-30″ I have shorter legs too
Lorna, those jeans fit you great! Probably the cutest/best fitting jeans I’ve seen you in so far.
Awesome Lorna!! Very cool! They are soooo cute! I’m jealous! LOL
Sweet bod and cool jeans
Awesome. Big props to you Lorna and to Prima!
Great post too, love all the pictures.
very cute, they look great o you!
so cute im super jealous!!!
Overall they look really nice..tight & sexy. I would have skipped the bows & ankle zips but u still look really hot in them!
Thank you everyone for the really nice comments
I know the bows and ankle zips are not for everyone though but they are a favourite of mine
LOVE LOVE LOVE the bows, so adorable and young!
Great jeans Lorna! *applaud*
These are adorable! Are they in production because I want a pair! I love the girly details and the fit looks amazing…
Thank you Lauren! Unfortunately not, they are just a 1 off pair for me but I have other things in the works so stay tuned! I will talk to Prima and see if they would want to make something similar without my name and any other little adjustments for production or something
I’m really really flattered that some of you would love to buy them! That means so much to me
what a lucky girl. you look great in this outfit.
I know I’m late to comment but I love them! My favorite part is the little bows at the zippers. I’m a sucker for a bow!
I also late to comments for the above jeans, the washing should more serious. Added whisker at front upper & back knee.
I wanted them as close to raw as possible
They will get that with lots of wear
Lorna these are super hot. You really are a talented lady. I love the zip detail and the coloured stitching. I wish I had your skills!
Awh thank you Tara
That’s really kind of you!
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