The acid washed jeans of the ‘80s are back — bigger and more glamorous than before. It’s made its way from the runways of Miu Miu, Chloe and Isabel Marant to name but a few, to the ensembles of starlets the likes of Gigi Hadid and Margot Robbie. Put your well-loved pieces in indigo on the backburner for a bit, and take a plunge into the season’s faded, worn-out look that gives your ensemble a little bit more ‘tude. Shop the edit above.
Maison Margiela has taken the typical wide leg cutting to the next level, exaggerating it to such degree that the pair of jeans looks almost like a skirt. Pair this with a simple white T-shirt for a casual take.
Peter Pilotto is known for innovative use of textiles. Case in point: the not-your-average floral pattern on this pair.
Double-breasted coats are classic, but a dime a dozen. This denim variant remains versatile in its classic cut, but offers up the cool girl quotient with its distressed treatment. Layer over leather trousers and boots.
From the American brand’s line of classics, Proenza Schouler White Label (PSWL), lend the bleached denim piece some polish by throwing it over a sharp ensemble — versus going down the obvious route of of a vintage band tee and torn jeans.
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s double denim look deserves a mention here — also because this piece lends itself to the Canadian tuxedo nicely. Elevate with heeled boots.
Pieced together from two vintage finds, this one’s a keeper, even if you probably can’t break it out as often as compared to a more subtle pair. Finish with a blouse for dinners, and dress down with a tee and sneakers for errands.
Pair these high-waisted and snug mom jeans with a white shirt and heels for work, or wear them with a simple camisole and boots for the weekend.
Pair with wide-legged jeans to complete the throwback ’90s vibe.