Jan 12, 2018

The 5 Denim Trends to Know This Year

by Aemilia Madden

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Style du Monde

Retailers know better than anyone what's selling right now, along with what their shoppers are looking for next. So when major e-tailer Net-a-Porter reached out with its 2018 denim guide, we were eager to hear its take on the styles to know. To break it all down, Global Fashion Director Lisa Aiken curated her picks and offered commentary on what she's most excited to shop this year.

Below, you'll find five specific ways women will be buying (and wearing) denim in the coming months. From the hues to add to your rotation now to the brands bringing back your favorite throwback styles, you'll want to get a jump start on shopping the jean trends that come fashion week will be on every street style star (likely including Aiken herself).

Straight-Leg Jeans

"At the moment, 40% of sales on jeans are coming from straight-leg fits in rigid or stretch rigid fabrics," notes Aiken.

Off-White Distressed High-rise Straight-leg Jeans ($585)

Available in sizes 24 to 34.

Madewell Cruiser Distressed Mid-rise Straight-leg Jeans ($150)

Available in sizes 23 to 32.

Deep Indigo

Ready to switch things up? Try swapping black jeans for a rich indigo. There's something polished and crisp about this hue.

AlexaChung Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans ~~( $220)~~ $132

Available in sizes 24 to 32.

J.W.Anderson Leather-trimmed Denim Mini Skirt ($630)

Available in sizes UK 6 to 14

White Denim

Whether it be a crisp white or a just-off hue of ivory, expect to see super-light denim everywhere in 2018 (before labor day too).

Acne Studios South Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans ($290)

Available in sizes 23 to 31.

Isabel Marant Netery High-rise Wide-leg Jeans ~~( $435)~~ $261

Available in sizes FR 34 to 42.

'90s Denim

It's time to take a trip back to the '90s, and break out the grunge-inspired denim (think oversize, acid wash, and distressed details) and rigid silhouettes of the past.