NYC designer Nili Lotan is a favorite for downtown urbanites thanks to her fuss-free sophistication, which balances a cool '70s edge with sensual ease. As a diehard minimalist, this season builds on her typically stripped-back aesthetic. The 'Joan' is a high-rise, straight-leg jean in non-stretch Japanese heavyweight crosshatch denim, fitted through the hips and subtly relaxed through the leg.