STAFF STYLE

THE QUARANTINE LOOKS THAT GOT US THROUGH

Style /
January 2021

The 2020 year shifted our work from home styles. From comfy jeans to Levi's® vintage clothing, read on for work from home outfits adorned by the Levi's® staff.

SUNSHINEY DAZE

“On the day we shot this, I had my good friend Ezra with me, so it was all sunshine and smiles. If you see a twinkle in my eye here, it’s because I really was having a blast. And I felt awesome in that outfit. It has everything: vintage 501s (a sure confidence booster), oversized men’s jacket (to camouflage any insecurities ), a chic heel (because I’m extra), a cute hat (in case your hair’s given up), and most importantly, jewelry (my signature)." —Bettina Sapien, Brand Environment Director

Polaroid of Bettina Sapien. She is wearing a cream hat, a white bomber jacket, cropped ripped Levi's jeans, and tan slingback heels.

FLORIDA STATE OF MIND

“This jacket is a nostalgic tribute to Florida in the late 1980s and early ’90s. I grew up in Orlando, listening to the gnarliest rap records I could find and this Miami group 2 Live Crew was huge in my world—their songs had so much bass, they’d rattle your trunk. I ordered the band’s T-shirt online and used it to customize the back panel and added a little pink flamingo patch to the front. The combo is just so Florida. It feels like I’m wearing a daydream.” —Nick Marino, Copy Director

Polaroid of Nick Marino. He is wearing a white tee, a black Trucker Jacket, black jeans, and black shoes. His arms are crossed in the photo and he is smiling.

JUNGLE BUDS

“This pair of WellThread® jeans immediately became my 2020 favorite! Because they’re eco-conscious, they fit in perfectly in my home environment where we have 45 plants babies! Yes, 45!! And their vintage fit makes them super comfy, versatile and inspires me to create fun outfits. It’s important that clothes really echo my personality and make me feel confident, happy and set with great vibes for the day!” —Micaela Stuart, Retail Experience Manager

Polaroid of Micaela Stuart. She is seated, wearing all white with a bright red-orange beanie.

SMOKE AND MIRRORS

“I love my Levi’s® dungarees...or ‘overalls,’ should I say! The corduroy has a cozy, vintage feel and a relaxed, slouchy fit. They’re so easy to throw on and style. The way I wore them here, with a vintage puff-sleeve top adds a bit more of a feminine vibe. It feels timeless and looks like I put in much more effort than I actually did, lol!” —Sarah Coburn, Associate Art Director

Polaroids of Sarah Coburn. She is wearing a white flowy top and tan overalls.

VACATION BLUES

“This outfit takes me straight into a provincial-French blue fantasy! I love wearing all blues together—it’s an effortless way to serve a cohesive look.These Levi’s® Authorized Vintage 501® Skinnies get more destructed with wear and I love the variation in indigo hues. Paired with a sky-blue tee and dramatic light-washed denim duster, I’m ready to live my European dreams.” —Austin McCune, Senior Merchant

Polaroid of Austin McCune. He is wearing denim head-to-toe.

HEIRLOOM PIECES

“I try to only buy vintage. This past year I’ve been pretty diligent about it. It’s important to be sustainable, so I choose clothes I can wear a lot. Plus, used clothing is already broken in and comfortable. This one’s my grandfather’s shirt. I wear his shirts and PJs all the time.” —Katya Linehan, Brand Marketing Coordinator

Mirror selfies of Katya Linehan. She is wearing the same white graphic tee in both photos. In the left image, she is wearing cut-offs and black ankle boots. In the right image, she is wearing flared jeans and yellow platform sandals.

PRESENT FLASHBACK

“These 501s were a gift from fashion designer Rene Holguin who used to work for Levi’s®, way back when I first started 12 plus years ago. He now has his own store, RTH in Los Angeles and before he left, he gave me a pair of vintage jeans that he’d customized for himself. These are them. They fit me great, and always remind me of Rene.” —Gem Mateo, Senior Designer

Polaroid of Gem Mateo. He is wearing white head-to-toe.

PARADISE IN PANTS

“I honestly can’t count how many pairs of Ribcages I own, or capture my love for the styles they come in. I have the cheetah cords, classic redcasts, my favorite washed-out black denims. The list goes on. I dress them up and down, and I know they’ll last a lifetime. Not to mention, most of them have some sort of sustainability baked into their design which makes me feel good, knowing I’m buying something that’s better for the environment. I’m telling you, if nirvana were pants…it would be the Ribcage.” —Megan Greene, Assistant Men’s Tops Designer

COLOR-POP ZOOM LIFE

“As everyone at Levi’s® knows, I’m a big fan of loud colors, especially in jackets and sweaters. Normally, I’ll wear really elaborate patterned tops, but through the pandemic, I’ve found that wearing something bright, matte and simple really translates on camera well. And it makes everyone on the call happy. Who doesn’t need more of that right now?” —Max Kessler, Manager of Global Copy

Polaroid of Max Kessler sitting on the steps of his front porch. He is wearing a bright yellow Trucker Jacket, cuffed Levi's jeans, and black sneakers.

STORYTIME SHOWCASE

“I’m not into fast fashion. I like pieces that are really reaching back through history. Clothes that age beautifully, get better with time—denim does both. These jeans I’m wearing, with the patches, are Levi’s® Vintage Clothing. It’s a pair of 1915 501® jeans, my favorite 501 fit. It has the really high waist and straight leg. And in 1915, Levi’s® didn’t have the Red Tab yet which makes these jeans look fake! I enjoy telling people their story.” —Pam Hong, Brand Communications Assistant Manager

Polaroid of Pam Hong. She is wearing a color-block button down, cuffed Levi's jeans, an orange beanie, and green socks. She is holding a pair of green sneakers in her left hand and smiling.

SHOPPING WITHOUT BORDERS

“I’ll tell you a secret: This is a women’s Trucker Jacket from our Made & Crafted line. Being a musician and fashion professional, style’s a big part of how I express myself. I like jackets and pants that work across genders. Wearing this one always reminds me of all my office friends who’d ask about it. Nine out of 10 people ask the same question: Did you cut the sleeves? But no. It’s supposed to be like that.” —Ramu Mohan, Women’s Bottoms Merchant

SANITY IN DENIM

“I feel a positive psychological impact from wearing jeans at home right now, because that’s what I wore to work. They give me a sense of normalcy. I got these Balloon Jeans at the end of 2019 and they’ve been in heavy rotation since. They’re like nothing I’ve owned before. I like that they’re high-rise. They’re tapered. They cinch at the top. They highlight your physique a little bit, but they’re loose everywhere else. I’ve worn them with heels, I’ve worn them with flats, I’ve worn them with Birkenstocks. They do it all.” —Victoria Cao, Senior Media Marketing Manager

Mirror selfie of Victoria Cao in her office. She is wearing a lime green puffer jacket and white jeans. Her legs are up on her desk and her dog is lying under her office chair.

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