9 Runway Denim Trends to Test Drive This Spring

Contents

1 The Runway-Inspired Denim to Shop Now:
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3 Embrace Day-to-Night Sparkle
4
5 Give Bright White a Try
6 Go Long—And Wide
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8 Relaxed Straight-Legs Soften Up Classic Tweed
9 Play With Proportions With an Ultra-High Waist and Elongated Blazer
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11 Adds Intrigue to Everyday Silhouettes With Unexpected Detailing
12
13 Make Skinny Jeans Feel New Again With Loafers and a Ladylike Jacket
14
15 Add Polish to a Denim Skirt With a Sweater Vest
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17 Opt for a Denim Jacket With Structure

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Denim trends tend to stick around for longer than the average clothing fad, which is why when designers revisit the silhouettes and their styling en masse, we take note. For Sabato de Sarno’s debut Gucci spring/summer 2024 collection, he took us on trip to the 2000s, paring semi-tailored blue jeans with chic party tops—a look reminiscent of a bygone era. Proenza Schouler showed fresh ways to wear all-white, while Jonathan Anderson raised the waist to unlikely proportions.

The Runway-Inspired Denim to Shop Now:

The Classic Straight-Leg: Khaite Albi straight-leg jeans, $480
The Crisp White: Wardrobe.NYC low-rise straight jeans, $248
The Boho Flare: Paige Harper wide-leg jeans, $280
The Everyday Staple: Mother Tomcat Hover straight-leg jeans, $240
The Ultra-High Waist: Loewe wide-leg jeans, $990
The New Skinny: Re/Done x Pam Anderson Anderson jeans, $325
The Denim Skirt: Loulou Studio Rona denim midi skirt, $320
The Spring Jacket: Mango fitted zipper denim jacket, $100

The denim trends seen on the fall/winter 2024 runways took this a step further, bringing back skinny jeans and boho flares, which reigned supreme in two major collections. At Miu Miu—always one to watch—a strong case was made for return of the super skinny. And at Chemena Kamali’s smash-hit first show for Chloé, we saw high-waisted flares worthy of an early-aughts Kate Moss.

That said, not all denim on the catwalk was a blast from the past. At Bally, modern skirting intermingled with preppy knitwear, while at Tory Burch we saw a sleek take on the classic denim jacket.

The best thing about denim is arguably its versatility as a true year-round staple. So whether you’re looking for wearable interpretations of the spring collections, or already imagining boho yourself for fall, our edit below has ample inspiration for both.

Embrace Day-to-Night Sparkle

Gucci put its spin on the early-aughts going-out top in bright green. The style feels especially fresh when paired with crisp blue denim.

Dries Van Noten

printed top

$760

MYTHERESA

Khaite

Albi straight-leg jeans

$480

NET-A-PORTER

Manolo Blahnik

Floraclo 70 textured-leather mules

$775

NET-A-PORTER

Gucci

Horsebit 1955 small shoulder bag

$2,980

GUCCI

Give Bright White a Try

Proenza Schouler gives us a masterclass in wearing all white. Black mesh tights, or ballerinas, add unexpected edge.

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Re/Done

x Hanes cotton-jersey top

$165

NET-A-PORTER

Wardrobe.NYC

low-rise straight jeans

$248

LUISA VIA ROMA

Paloma Wool

square Teabag bag

$385

SSENSE

Le Monde Beryl

Luna mesh ballet flats

$400

NET-A-PORTER

Go Long—And Wide

Boho is back, and Chloe is leading the charge. Pair super long, high-waisted flares with platforms, a flowing blouse, and a blazer for just enough structure.

Beare Park

tie-neck silk-crepe blouse

$560

NET-A-PORTER

Paige

Harper wide-leg jeans

$250

NET-A-PORTER

Toteme

wool blazer

$960

NET-A-PORTER

Vanessa platform sandals

$350

LARROUDÉ

$350

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Relaxed Straight-Legs Soften Up Classic Tweed

At Chanel, a classic tweed jacket gets dressed down with straight-leg denim and a pair of flip-flops.

Isabel Marant

Zingya bouclé-tweed jacket

$1,330

NET-A-PORTER

Mother

Tomcat Hover straight-leg jeans

$240

NET-A-PORTER

Agolde

Nessa one-shoulder tank

$170

NET-A-PORTER

Reformation

Jessie thong sandals

$128

REFORMATION

Play With Proportions With an Ultra-High Waist and Elongated Blazer

At Loewe, Jonathan Anderson took high-waisted denim to the extreme with a baggy pair that sits right under the ribcage. Pair them with preppy staples and a shiny pair of silver ballet flats.

Mango

knitted polo neck sweater

$60

MANGO

Loewe

wide-leg jeans

$990

NET-A-PORTER

J.Crew

Helena blazer

$170

J.CREW

Aeyde

Delfina metallic ballet flats

$345

NET-A-PORTER

Adds Intrigue to Everyday Silhouettes With Unexpected Detailing

Undercover’s fall show was all about seemingly simple clothes with an unexpected twist. Here, the classic denim and white blouse combo benefits from gold embellishment and oversized silhouettes.

oversized organic cotton-poplin shirt

$695

NET-A-PORTER

Isabel Marant

Irina embroidered denim jeans

$790

LUISA VIA ROMA

$790

24S

Dries Van Noten

printed scarf tote

$1,060

SSENSE

Converse

Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers

$60

CONVERSE

Make Skinny Jeans Feel New Again With Loafers and a Ladylike Jacket

Miuccia showed us her take on the Canadian tuxedo at Miu Miu by making it cropped on top and skinny on the legs. For spring, try a lighter jacket with a similarly prim appeal.