Discover Mother’s Stylish Off-Grid Staples
The LA-based brand makes a case for denim in the great outdoors. Pack your bags for a spirited trip that reimagines your closet’s city favorites in an alfresco setting, says GRACE COOK
Denim has, in recent years, become known as a staple of the modern, urban closet. After all, there are few items that are as truly versatile as a fail-safe pair of jeans. They’re the choice for dinner dates and off-duty brunches; increasingly, they’re being worn to the office. Finding the perfect pair of jeans has become the zenith of the shopping list because denim can so seamlessly transition our outfits throughout the day. That’s why a pair of jeans is the ultimate item to pack when going away for the weekend.
“This month I’ve been in New York, Paris, Austin and San Francisco, and I like to travel only with a carry-on bag which means each piece must be extremely versatile,” says Aurora James, who lives in the mountainous LA neighborhood Laurel Canyon. Jeans are her daily go-to. “I love Mother’s denim because every shape, style and wash is incredibly well cut, flattering and comfortable. The brand’s jeans feel like a second skin in the best possible way.”
This season, Mother is making a case for packing your favorite denim into your suitcase for a weekend in the countryside. Forget your activewear: the LA-based brand proposes its must-wear jeans as the item for off-duty comfort – and Aurora James testifies to that. While some might not automatically reach for denim for days spent walking among the fields, in actual fact, denim’s roots are tied up in the great outdoors. Cowboys in the West wear jeans on the ranches or riding horseback all day long, and denim was the uniform of miners during the California Gold Rush. This enduring fabric was first made for manual work thanks to its practicality, comfort and durability. Denim is, therefore, a natural choice for off-grid adventures.
Recently, Mother took to the rolling fields, escaping the city in favor of wide skies and gorgeous scenery – but this is no sleepy adventure. Mother proposes denim for all manner of active pursuits, and in the countryside, there’s no daily agenda or schedule to stick to. There’s simply the promise of carefree fun; to let the day organically unfold.
“There’s no better choice than Mother’s jeans, with relaxed silhouettes that will make getting dressed each morning feel effortless
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That’s why your off-grid wardrobe needs to work hard for you. There’s no better choice than Mother’s jeans, with relaxed silhouettes that will make getting dressed each morning feel effortless. A fail-safe choice is the playfully named ‘The Lemon Twist’ jeans. Featuring a dramatic, loose cut that offers a loungewear-like feel, they are smartened up with the brand’s signature fashion-forward details, such as twisted seams and a high-rise waistband – pair them with crisp white T-shirts and a colorful cap.
Meanwhile, ‘The Reifler’ and ‘The Kick It’ high-rise jeans are each the perfect work-to-weekend choice. Featuring a straight-leg cut, both are ideal worn with chic boots, stilettos or simple sweatshirts. “There is truly nothing better than the perfect gray sweatshirt, and Mother’s really is the perfect one,” says James. “It works anywhere. You can dress it up, dress it down or toss it over your shoulders.” Using James’ styling tip as a utilitarian outfit hack, why not turn the sweater into your scarf to wear outside? Shrugged on top of a quilted jacket, it will keep you supremely cozy, but is especially useful for those moments when you need an extra layer without having to pack one in a bag or carry one around.
A weekend in the countryside is ultimately about downtime, and of course, it would be remiss to travel without a pair of sweatpants. Mother’s electric-blue pair proposes these cotton-jersey essentials as a stylish statement, featuring tapered legs with a neat, pintuck seam detail for a refined take. Wear them with a cashmere sweater and your favorite boots – plus a spirited attitude that channels a weekend spent truly at play.