Denim is a staple of every season. Never going out of style denim merely adapts to new trends and styles and this year is no different. From jean skirts to cowboy chaps, denim has got a whole new look ahead of it in 2023 and so here is our rundown of all of the trends you need to know about.
Denim Maxi Skirts
A Gigi Hadid favourite, the denim maxi skirt completely took over the runway for Spring/Summer 2023. From Maison Margiela to Altuzarra, the long flowing silhouette is set to be the biggest skirt of the season as the pendulum swings away from the micro mini to the floor-scraping maxi.
Double Denim
No, your eyes do not deceive you, we did in fact say that double denim is back. One of the most controversial looks, the Canadian Tuxedo, was all over the runways for 2023. And before your mind jumps to *that* Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake look, think more 90s grunge or 70s rocker-chick. When you see the way Givenchy and Ganni have been styling this trend, you may be jumping to get your hands on a denim co-ord.
The Wider the Better
The long and free-flowing silhouette of the denim maxi skirt was not alone on the SS23 runways, it was met with its trouser counterpart, the wide leg jean. This season saw an influx of the loose, baggy jean, often styled with a more formal top as the new ‘it girl’ party uniform. The wide-leg jean has been a Gen-Z staple for some time now so this should be an easy way to incorporate a high fashion trend into your wardrobe.
Utility Denim
We have all seen how popular the cargo trouser has been in the past couple of years, and while this trend was still highly visible across the catwalks for 2023, it has evolved a bit. The popularity of the cargo pant and the general trend of workwear has now infiltrated the denim world with utility denim being seen all across the runway. From what we know about cargos, it is safe to say that this trend is going to be huge, it combines the timeless classic denim jean with the growing popularity of the cargo pant or utility trouser to create the perfect denim investment for 2023.
Cowboy Chaps
Now this one is a little bit wild (pardon the pun). While seeing Western-inspired chaps on the runway may sound shocking, it actually comes as a pretty natural progression from the cowboy boot trend that has dominated footwear for the past couple of years. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but chaps can actually be styled in a way that is not so over-the-top. Paired with some leather trousers or over an alternative shade of denim and you’ve got yourself an intricately layered look that is interesting on the eye.
Words By: Amelia Gregory
Header: Bella Hadid in Givenchy
