The news in denim trends for 2025? Looking at the runways, the skinny jeans revival was a fleeting moment, as baggy denim is set to dominate for another year (especially realised in dark and grey washes). That’s not to say slimmer-fit styles are a write-off: Alessandro Michele’s debut at Valentino introduced straight jeans that are cut to be close (but not too close) to the leg. As for denim jackets? Simone Rocha’s sculptural indigo style, which is adorned with her signature crystal embellishments, and Sacai’s oversized version, were notable takeaways from the spring/summer 2025 collections.
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Belts are a key accessory for spring, worn over low-rise waistbands to add a flourish to otherwise simple looks. Vogue’s editor-at-large, Sarah Harris, recently wrote about rediscovering belts in her guide to wearing jeans for the party period – she’s invested in a classic black and silver style from Dehanche and a vintage Chanel chain with jangling C motifs.
Trends come and go, but the best denim will be an everyday foundation, treasured for many seasons to come. Our advice to making your denim feel fresh? Think twice before investing in a “trend” unless you know you’ll wear it beyond a single season. Below, 6 denim style propositions to consider for next year.
Matthieu Blazy was known for his trompe l’oeil denim during his tenure at Bottega Veneta, and for spring he debuted louche silhouettes worn with flannel shirts, which were thinner and moved more freely than pure denim. The lightweight silhouettes made a strong case for wearing jeans – comfortable ones, at that – as loungewear.
As previously mentioned, lots of jeans at the shows were styled with a belt. Gucci captured “the jet-set spirit of today” – as Nicole Phelps noted in her review – with its closing looks, comprising of slouchy jeans, skinny belts, tank tops and floor-dusting coats.
Simone Rocha's spring offering featured a concise selection of indigo denim pieces. The winner? A form-fitting jacket scattered with crystals, worn with the sleeves turned up.
Vogue’s Sarah Harris favours denim over dresses during party season – a brief that Stella McCartney certainly delivered with the crystallised shirt and jeans she presented on the runway. You could also take on a DIY project to add some personality to your existing denim.
Dark denim is a popular wash right now, with jeans rendered in deep indigo, black and charcoal with contrast top-stitching. For an elevated take on the Canadian tuxedo, look to Chanel, where embellished jeans were paired with a matching denim jacket adorned with an oversized black bow at the collar.
Amidst the frills, lace and bows Alessandro Michele included in his inaugural Valentino collection, a handful of looks (four, to be precise) included straight-leg jeans, bringing a sensibility to his romantic vision. The ultimate endorsement? Michele did his final bow in a similar pair of jeans to those worn by the models.
