I hit up The Mint Agency spring summer 2011 preview and got a look at the new Hudson Collection items that will be available at Holt Renfrew next year. I’m so happy with the Hudson jeans I own (thx Hudson). They fit great and make me look long and lean, irregardless of style. They are everything I want in a pair of jeans and are making other brands on my shelf a little lonely. At my day job, I have Denim Days till the end of the year. It’s a charity thing. Normally my office is business casual from Monday to Thursday. I turn up in my appropriate but fashion crazy outfits, like skyscraper platform heels and asymmetrical dresses. I’m living in my Hudson’s right now, it’s awesome.

The Cropped Scarf Jacket ($550)

In October, I teamed up with The Mint Agency and Hudson to launch the fall winter 2010 Hudson Collection at Holt Renfrew. The Hudson Collection is a high end version that differs due to their handmade nature. I liked the fall winter 2010 collection so I was very curious what spring summer 2011 would bring. I wasn’t disappointed.

The 2011 Spring Summer HUDSON collection draws from the history of Dogtown and merges the laid back spirit of Venice, Ca with a European edge. The color palette evokes a sunbleached, ssandblasted seafront juxtaposed with a faded asphalt and indigos born in the 70s.

The collection has a 70s vibe but the miltary influence is very much present and that just make me a sucker for The Cropped Scarf Jacket and Drawstring Parka.

Drawstring Parka ($750)

The images below are some of the items that will be available at Holt’s come next year.  Unsurprisingly, they didn’t pick up the leather cut waistband shorts which retails at $825.  They were made from reclaimed army surplus and re-sewn together to create shorts.  They are beautiful shorts and the most expensive piece in the collection, but way too pricey.

images: courtesy of Hudson Jeans and myself