As a seasoned fashion editor who has analysed more than her fair share of runway shows, I’ll be the first to admit that not all trends translate into everyday life. Take the sheer trend, for example; it looks great on the catwalk and via Instagram, but the realities of wearing completely see-through clothing day-to-day come with their own set of unique considerations and, if nothing else, you’ll be pretty cold, too. Denim, however—now there’s something that works, regardless of the season, weather forecast or, increasingly, occasion. Save for formal events such as weddings, black-tie galas and dining out at certain restaurants, denim is largely considered to be acceptable attire for everything, from work to weekend, nights out to walks in the park. It’s this sheer versatility and wearability that makes denim trends so far reaching; you’ll see dresses, jackets, tops, accessories, and, of course, jeans, modelled in the fabrication year-round, but how these items look tends to shift with each season.
So, on the cusp of spring, I thought now was the perfect time to whittle down the leading denim trends of 2023. From the jean silhouette that’s sticking around for another six months (excellent news if you’ve already invested in it) to a fresh take on outerwear, these are the denim trends to note for the year ahead.
