We all have them—clothes that make us just feel happy and seem to bring good fortune. Sure, dressing up can feel fun and fancy, but when it comes down to it, daily go-tos like denim are what support us sartorially when we need it most. And if we believe they bring great luck? Even better.
No one is more familiar with the need to up the style stakes from time to time than the editors who work at fashion magazines. With the downtown streets of Manhattan’s West Village as a backdrop, editors from ELLE and Esquire share their feel Lucky secrets and some of their favorite pieces of denim.
Name: Rosie Jarman
Title: Assistant Fashion Editor, ELLE
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Michael Marquez
I always feel lucky when I’m wearing:
The Lucky High Rise Drew Mom Jean. The mom jean style is comfortable, so I can get stuff done but it also makes an outfit look so pulled together.
Last time I got really lucky: Finding my Brooklyn apartment—a true miracle! I still live here and love it.
Jeans: Lucky High Rise Drew Mom Jeans; Hat: Patch 5 Panel Hat.
Michael Marquez
Dream jeans: Make your legs look a mile long. I find that super high rise do this best.
Most fun place my favorite jeans have been with me: Upstate, on antiquing excursions
Michael Marquez
Michael Marquez
I consider myself lucky because:
I get to do what I love in a city I love.
Name: Rashad Minnick
Title: Fashion Associate, Esquire
Hometown: Tyler, TX
Michael Marquez
I always feel lucky when I’m wearing:
Lucky’s 223 Straight Jeans. The fit is just so perfect.
My lucky charm: My gold chain with a cross pendant! It was gifted to me by mother <3.
Jeans: Lucky 223 Straight Denim; Necklace: Lucky Brand, Belt: Lucky Brand
Michael Marquez
My lucky number is:
7. It’s always a number that pops up when great moments happen for me.
The dream jeans are: Comfortable, flexible and easy.
Michael Marquez
Michael Marquez
My lucky ritual is:
Every morning I wake up I say, “Thank you.”
Name: Madison Rexroat
Title: Fashion & Accessories Assistant, ELLE
Hometown: Georgetown, KY
Michael Marquez
I always feel lucky when I’m wearing: Lucky’s Low Rise Super Wide Leg Jeans—they’re so flattering and chic.
I consider myself lucky because: I get to live my dream life working at a fashion magazine!
Jeans: Lucky Low Rise Super Wide Leg Denim; Sunglasses: Lucky Malibu CatEye Sunglasses.
Michael Marquez
Most fun place my favorite jeans have been with me: An apple orchard. You can pick apples as an adult.
My lucky number is: 7—my birthday.
Michael Marquez
Michael Marquez
My lucky charm: My crystal skull necklace. Good things always come when I wear it.
Photographer: Michael Marquez; Art Director: Michael Sarpy; Photo Producer: Hannah Miller; Stylist: Nicholas Grasa; Stylist Assistant: Bobby Rose; Hair: Amy Farid; Makeup: Tracy Alfajora.