Most People Will Dislike This Denim Trend, But Ready or Not, It's Taking Over
Another season, another denim trend to enter the scene. As you can probably tell, we're big fans of denim and all of its variations around these parts, so when we get wind of a new favorite making the rounds, we won't hesitate to see what it's all about. This time, colored denim is stepping into the spotlight, showing up across our favorite go-to brands such as Zara, Stella McCartney, and Etro. Arguably, the trend really jump-started after Chanel's S/S 21 runway show, where one look showcased a pair of high-waisted pink jeans styled against an elegant cropped cape. It felt true to Chanel Creative Director Virginie Viard's "dressed-down meets formal princess" aesthetic and gave us a dose of styling inspiration in the process.
You may already own a few pairs of khaki or dusk-colored jeans in soft, neutral tones, but what sets this trend apart is its louder approach to color—we're talking ultra-pigmented shades, with hot pink, kelly green, and lilac among them. Pulling off something like this isn't for the faint of heart, but if you're ready to jump into the deep end, we put together an array of vibrantly colored jeans that won't let you down. While you build out your warm-weather shopping list, add a few pairs of these to your lineup. Read ahead to see all of the colorful jeans we're loving right now and the ways fashion girls are wearing them.
Ever since I laid eyes on these a few months ago, they've occupied a cozy spot in my brain.
Here's the best of both worlds: non-skinny jeans and colorful denim.
Now that you've seen that this pair comes with a matching top, the only option is to make it a set, right?
A denim brand to put on your radar.
Pair these with a cool band tee or white racerback tank for an edgy look.
Not fully ready to dive deep into colorful denim? That's okay. Try an alternate shade of blue as a baby step. It will feel less like a deviation from classic blue denim.
Yellow may seem like a difficult color to style, but the soft pastel tone goes with just about anything.
Switching things up a bit here are MSGM's fun tie-dye–printed jeans.
This is another cool, colorful print from the Italian label.
Not a color for the shy and timid, but lovely nonetheless.
Lilac feels so fresh for the summer season.
If you're decidedly devoted to this trend, Etro has an amazing selection of bright, colorful pairs.
How fun are these?
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Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter where she started working at Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her work at Who What Wear, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times.
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