Diana Vreeland, a legendary figure in fashion, reportedly remarked, “Blue jeans are the most beautiful things since the gondola.” You don’t need have to be a well-known magazine editor or an authority on flat-bottomed boats to understand the validity of this remark. Denim is a classic. It’s simple to wear (especially the baggy version) and easy to style with any wardrobe staple. Like Paris, jeans are always a fantastic idea because denim offers the promise of options for dressing up or dressing down. But specifically which denim trends are dominating this year?
Jean Trend 2023: Deconstructed Denim
Patchwork pieces and mixed wash designs are one option to shake things up in this section for individuals searching for a less traditional take on the basics, especially now that many designers are reusing fabric from previous pairs or offcuts to fashion new items.
Jean Trend 2023: Pop Of Pink
There is no incorrect way to wear pink, which has cemented its reputation as the trendiest color of the moment thanks in large part to Valentino and Pantone. Whether you want to go all Barbiecore or would like to start out small with bright cuffs or pocket embellishments, we recommend testing out the color on a pair of jeans. You can absolutely count us in on this one because even cult accessories brand Wandler is supporting the color trend by including varied bursts of pink across its new denim and trouser category.
Jean Trend 2023: Cropped Flares
Consider a pair of cropped flared jeans that will allow your season’s best shoes to take center stage if you want a trend that lets other trends steal the show. According to Christine Chung, vice president of sales and marketing at Just Black Denim, “with the rise of athletic sneakers and cowboy boots, customers are looking to show off their new footwear with anything cropped.” She continues, mentioning additional benefits like the elongating effect of a tiny flare as an illustration. In addition to lengthening the leg, the silhouette is also incredibly comfortable and suitable for both day and night wear.
Jean Trend 2023: Not-Last-Season’s Skinny Jeans
Whatever your opinion of thin jeans may be, we can state with certainty that they won’t be disappearing any time soon. Especially not when coveted brands like Mugler are doubling down on the contentious trend with its iconic Spiral silhouette (dubbed a “cult find” by Net-A-Porter). This season’s narrow jeans include heightened slits, fabric panels, corset-inspired waistlines, and cut-outs.
Jean Trend 2023: Cargo Jeans
One of the biggest fashion trends for 2023 is utilitarian clothing, which unquestionably has the cargo pant as its face. This large, baggy shape is so popular that it is also making its way into the denim category. It is straight out of the Y2K era. These bottoms are as daring in appearance as they are airy due to their incredibly loose fit.
Jean Trend 2023: Very Wide Leg
While arguments about skinny jeans continue, the wide-leg style is expanding and becoming more interesting. “Wide-leg denim with an unfinished hem is super on-trend right now, and they can really be styled with anything in your wardrobe,” says Caroline Maguire, the fashion director at Shopbop. “Khaite’s Kerrie Jeans are a must-have right now, and I adore Citizens of Humanity’s Horseshoe Jeans’ distinctive wide leg silhouette.”
Jean Trend 2023: Maxi Skirt
Let’s not forget that one of the most notable trends from the spring 2023 runways was the exact opposite of the mini: the maxi. Mini skirts might still be receiving a lot of attention in light of Miu Miu’s viral micro number from a few seasons ago. There were many different interpretations of the trend from designers like Brandon Maxwell (sparkly) and Jonathan Simkhai (trench-like), but Bella Hadid stood out in a Givenchy extra-long denim version.
Yes, it is possible to argue that a classic pair of blue jeans will always be in style. But each season has its own distinct set of standout denim outfits, especially now that TikTok can start and finish trends faster than the average person can send an email. However, if the online discussions over items like skinny jeans and denim leg warmers have you feeling a little lost in trends-lation, we’ve picked up the big trends that are soon to be everywhere… and they don’t always have to be blue to be stunning.
