6 Trends Shaping Women’s Denim Fashion in 2024

As one of the timeless trends in the ever-evolving stream of fashion, denim continues to make its mark in the fashion scene of 2024. Here are 6 ways for women to conquer denim like true fashionistas in the upcoming year:

Dark Denim Washes – Embracing Dark-Toned Denim Washes If denim washed in light shades like light blue or silver brings a sense of freedom and casualness, then dark washes elevate denim to a glossy and upscale appearance. Dark-toned denim also perfectly fits into the corpcore or the trending uglycore styles. From one fashion week to another, the fashion world is captivated by a slew of dark wash jeans, giving off a classic vibe. Brands like Gucci, Miu Miu, and Helmut Lang are at the forefront of this trend. When styling dark wash denim, women should opt for vibrant and bold colors to create a youthful look. Unique details are ideal for mixing and matching with dark wash denim.

’90s Straight-Leg Jeans – The Comeback of ’90s Straight-Leg Jeans Light, relaxed straight-leg jeans, reminiscent of what we saw Kate Moss or Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wear in the early ’90s, have become a trend recently. This style of jeans has made a significant appearance on runways during the Spring/Summer 2024 fashion season. Designers are interpreting this classic style with modern twists, combining them with various tops, skirts, or other styles. The return of this classic denim style is stronger than ever, and it’s being paired with a variety of tops, skirts, or other styles. Especially when paired with dresses, these straight-leg jeans are an ideal suggestion.

Denim Shorts – Experimenting with Various Shorts Styles From boxer shorts to bermudas, the Spring/Summer 2024 fashion season witnesses a strong resurgence of short styles. Fashion houses like Prada, Versace, and Miu Miu showcase a variety of stylish shorts. Alongside familiar short styles, ultra-short shorts (even resembling underwear) are interpreted with various materials in collections, including wide Bermuda denim shorts by Valentino and tiny indigo denim shorts by Alexander McQueen. Both are complemented with appropriate denim blazers, making them more formal than your usual beach shorts. For those who love street style, knee-length denim shorts with a loose, wide fit paired with tank tops or comfortable t-shirts are perfect.

Big Baggy Jeans Continue to Lead the Trend Chart Starting as a trend during the pandemic, the influence of baggy jeans remains strong. While not a new trend in the Spring/Summer 2024 fashion season, wide-leg jeans continue to hold their ground, attracting attention with a variety of designs, materials, and unique embellishments. Baggy jeans with high waists will pair easily with a variety of tops, while those with wide, loose legs and late cuffs from the dadcore trend will challenge women more. Jonathan Anderson perfected this look at Loewe’s runway show with extremely long, oversized jeans tucked into crystal-embellished ballet flats and perfectly matched with oversized knits.

Pleated Jeans – Incorporating the Pleats of Elegant Trousers Denim has always been associated with street spirit. Therefore, the fashion world is quite familiar with casual, street-inspired designs. However, in the trend cycle of the Spring/Summer 2024, fashion witnesses a new style of denim – pleated jeans inspired by elegant trousers. At Gucci, Tibi, and Toteme, the pleats and folds borrowed from formal trousers are incorporated into jeans, making them look more sophisticated and luxurious than ever. Influenced by the resounding trend of quiet-luxury, this new denim style will perfectly pair with button-up shirts, delicate knits, as well as shiny brogues.

Horseshoe Jeans Make Their Mark! Horseshoe or Barrel-leg jeans have gradually attracted attention in the fashion world since Alaïa introduced them in the Fall/Winter 2023 collection. Since their debut, this style of jeans has been a controversial topic with its curved leg shape from the hips and loose fit at the ankles, resembling horseshoe shapes. However, the wide silhouette similar to baggy jeans has helped this unique style reclaim its voice. “Horseshoe jeans provide a sculptural feel while still being comfortable and sophisticated. They evoke a classic style but still feel modern,” Marianne McDonald, former creative director of Citizens Of Humanity, shared with Vogue. Although only appearing on runways at the end of 2023, horseshoe jeans will make an even louder statement in 2024. Get ready for the influx of horseshoe jeans!