This Simple Denim Trend Is Suddenly Cool Again
As you've probably noticed, fashion trends in this day and age are eclectic, so we're used to new denim trends being equally eclectic. Recent seasons have seen ruffled, pearl-embellished, and dramatically flared denim, but the predominant trend on the S/S 18 runways was decidedly more classic. It's so simple, in fact, that you may even already own it. Any guesses? If you took the hint from Bella Hadid in the photo above, it's dark denim.
Dark denim never went away, per se, but it's certainly taken a back seat to vintage washes and black denim in recent seasons. But if the runways of Versace, Max Mara, Tibi, Tom Ford, Fendi, Adam Selman, Chloé, Derek Lam, and many more are any indication, it's going to be everywhere this spring and beyond, in the form of inky indigo washes and raw denim.
Perhaps the best thing about dark denim is that it's one of the most versatile of trends, as it transitions seamlessly from the office to a night out to off-duty days. Ready to try it (again)? Read on to see just a few runway examples of how it's done in 2018 and shop our favorite dark denim pieces on the market.
Shop Dark Denim Pieces
These may quickly become your new favorite jeans.Available in sizes 23 to 31.
It girls like Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid love this brand's cool pants.Available in sizes 23 to 32.
Because eventually, it'll be warm enough to show off your legs again.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
These look as comfortable as they do chic.Available in sizes 8 to 22.
As you can see, this looks perfect with ankle boots.Available in sizes XS to L.
We're not opposed to pairing these with more dark denim.Available in sizes 34 to 42.
Jeans don't get more classic than these.Available in sizes 23 to 32.
Nothing compares to the distinctive look of raw denim.Available in sizes 24 to 32.
You can definitely get away with wearing this dress to the office.
Available in sizes 1X to 3X.
The sling-back kitten heel trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon.Available in sizes 5 to 11.
J.Crew just expanded its denim size range, which is very good news.Available in sizes 23 to 35.
We love the buttons on this jacket.Available in sizes XS to L.
This feels minimalist in a '90s kind of way.Available in sizes XS to L.
Another pair of mom jeans you'll want to add to your closet.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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