Denim special: 11 key styles of the season
As a new season rolls round, we have a new excuse to add to our denim collection. But which styles and shapes are key?
We've spoken to fashion's key denim brands - from Paige and Current/Elliott to Gap and Lee - to find out which pairs of jeans are destined to be huge this winter, and how to wear them. Flares are a big deal (good luck friends), as are cropped jeans - to be worn with boots underneath a la Francoise Hardy or Alexa Chung.
See the 11 key denim styles of the season below:
Donna Ida
Margot culottes, £165, Donna Ida
Donna Ida says: "The key denim shape for AW15 is the IDA Margot Culotte which references the cool 70s trend with a worn-out vintage-inspired wash. The high-waisted cut and cropped wide-leg shape give a strong silhouette which is very versatile to team with trainers, ankle boots, heels or flats."
7 For All Mankind
Braided flares, £225, 7 For All Mankind
Gap
Girlfriend jeans in imperial indigo, £44.95, Gap
Gap says: "Inspired by the authentic fit and heritage feel of our Boyfriend jean, we have designed the Girlfriend jean with deliberate and thoughtful consideration of a woman's shape. Created in a low stretch fabric, the Girlfriend Jean is comfortable, feminine, original and confident. Worn with the perfect sweatshirt or cashmere crew, the girlfriend is a new authentic."
Current/Elliott
Girl crush flares, £225, Current/Elliott at Net-A-Porter
Current/Elliott says: "It's an extremely flattering fit on all body types as it's slimming up top and balances out one's curves. It's great paired with a button down shirt tucked in and heeled boots or booties."
Embroidered Linda high-rise jeans, £255, MiH
MiH says: "When you're talking about denim you can't get away from blue jeans. This season we have worked hard to recreate the feeling and look of a perfect pair of vintage jeans, be it high waisted and tapered or oversized and cropped. It's not about the most flattering, leg-lengthening skinny jeans but about the attitude that the jeans give you. This means that denims with low stretch or no stretch are back in a big way."
J Brand
High rise Maria flares, £250, J Brand at Selfridges
J Brand says: "The Maria High Rise is a key fit for AW 15 and a staple jean for year round dressing. The high-rise elongates the leg and lengthens the waist. It's the perfect jean silhouette for cropped, boxy, and shortened sweaters and knits for winter."
Paige Denim
Studded boyfriend jeans, £233.94, Paige Denim
Paige Denim: "The Jimmy Jimmy Skinny is a boyfriend jean that's part slouchy through the thigh and leg, and part slim through the waist and hip. For AW15 the shape is updated with pearls in soft white and grey mixed with studs adding a soft edgy twist."
Lee
Annetta washed flares, £105, Lee Denim
Lee says: "Nothing says casual-chic like a pair of flared jeans. Team up with warm, chunky knits to brave the cold this winter or tuck in a silk blouse with heels for a confident night look.”
Replay
Hyperflex skinny jeans, £135, Replay
Replay says: “One of our key shapes for AW15 is the skinny jean, especially those styles available in power stretch denim. We’ve found that our customer is on the go, and doesn’t want to be in restrictive jeans, which is why our Hyperflex style has proven hugely popular again this season. Owing to huge demand for the range last season, we rolled out a second generation of the style which features the same elasticity and shape recovery as the initial Hyperflex, but in bright, bold colours. This is to be followed by the launch of the second in our 'Hyper' denim projects, Hyperskin for women.”
Neuw Denim
Black kick flares, £110.70, Neuw Denim at Matches
Neuw says: "The highlight of our AW 15 denim range is the Kick Flare. This striking silhouette brings the ‘flare’ into an ultra modern space, away from retro and into a contemporary style. Made from high tech stretch denim in a rich jet black colour, the Kick Flare is the ultimate flattering fit. Styled back with a crisp white tee and moto leather jacket, the look is sharp and luxurious."
AC for AG Jeans
Straight mid rise cropped jeans, £252.42, AC for AG Jeans
