The Y2K era is back with a well adapted twist on Denim. Nowadays, you can’t step outside without seeing people rocking their shoulder bags, Juicy Couture, baggy trousers, and cropped tees. Even celebrities like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Rihanna love this fashion comeback. But the late ’90s and mid-2000s fashion trends are primarily known for flared and low-rise jeans and, most importantly, denim on denim looks. Every day we see cool outfits on Instagram with a modern spin on the Y2K era of denim. So if you need inspiration for your next y2k denim outfit, keep reading.
Model Lori Harvey posted stunning pictures from her trip to the Essence Festival, enjoying some of New Orleans’ food. She wore a cropped grey-bluish jeans outfit consisting of a cropped jacket and matching jeans. The photos show her posing in a jewellery shop and walking down toward the camera in her eye-catching outfit. She adds a splash of colour with a magenta headwrap and purple heels, perfectly accessorising the simple yet chic outfit.
There’s a reason behind Diesel being one of the most famous denim brands across Europe. Diesel jeans were the uniform of the early 2000s clubgoers. And now that y2k is the way to dress, everyone is looking at Diesel. They are not disappointing. In their recent Instagram post, they showcase an outfit from their new Fall/Winter collection: an all-denim two-piece. The slim-fit denim trucker jacket with cropped fit is part of the outfit. The jacket is enriched with white fraying at the edges and seams, giving it a special touch. The matching mini skirt gives 100% y2k vibes. A low-rise mini skirt with fraying along the pockets and waistband would have been every 2000s girl’s dream. They styled the denim outfit with black and white strappy heels and a blue mini Morsa A Spalla In Nappa.
Like Leonardo da Vinci said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. Sometimes simple outfits are way better. Fashionista Devon Lee Carlson knows that. On a night out, she wears blue patchwork jeans with frayed legs. With a white cropped tee, blue jeans jacket with a black print on the back, and an eye-catching neon blue shoulder bag in her hand, she is serving us a y2k look that doesn’t look outdated.
Another breathtaking all-denim look by Jean Paul Gaultier. Fashion icon Sandra Shehab wears a fitted dark denim corset vest accentuating her curves. In contrast, her matching jeans are loosely fitted, giving her a baggy and relaxed look. The denim jacket is just hanging off her shoulders. Accessorized with bright red heels and a gold Jean Paul Gaultier tin bag, the model looks absolutely stunning. We wish we could look so cool in an all-denim look.
What could be more 2000s fashion than a massive belt? In her campaign with Diesel. Model Julia Fox is wearing a light denim mini skirt with belt holes. The famous Diesel Belt Skirt is a modern twist on 2000s fashion, and we are obsessed. In combination, the model wears a denim top with cutouts that also features a belt element that goes around the waist.
The famous Balenciaga Le Cagole, but do it denim! Bella Hadid looks incredible in her Balenciaga promo shoot. The model wears low-rise loose jeans with wide legs covering almost half her black shoes. The rest of the outfit is simple: a black longarm shirt, big earrings and a jeans jacket falling off her shoulder. The photo star is the denim Le Cagole bag that perfectly matches her jeans. Simplicity at its finest. A look that is perfect for everyday and easy to recreate.
Denim at the beach? Something that we haven’t thought of until now for Sports Illustrated, Ciara sports a unique Calechie denim look. The denim shorts are super high-waisted and cut like bikini bottoms, showing more legs than your shortest hot pants. She has them slightly unbuttoned, showing off her trained body. The matching bandeau top is a denim dream come true. To finish the outfit, Ciara is wearing her beachy waves in a loose bun, with some hair strands already coming out. Maybe not the most practical outfit for the beach, but definitely a head-turning one.
Mango Denim crop top
Fashion icon Aleali shows us a badass denim outfit with a pop of colour. She wears a frayed oversized denim jacket by Ksenia Schnaider. Her jeans, featuring frays and big patches on the side, are from the Who Decides War collection by Murder Bravado, giving her a baggy and relaxed look. To make her outfit more exciting, Aleali added a pop of orange to her accessories, including Channel sunglasses, 424 walking boots and a bandeau top.
A denim dress in different shades of blue, with eyelets and oversized safety pins, combined with knee-high denim boots. Jorja Smith knows how to make an entrance. The singer wears a strapless denim dress for Marine Serre’s Sping 23 show. She accessorized her bold outfit with big sparkly earrings and a thick denim choker. Her hair is braided and almost reaches the ground, thanks to extensions. She shows that denim-on-denim is a fantastic look that is turning heads.
Words By Maxi Pfeifer
Header Graphics: Veronica Wong Diffa
