Five Ways to Wear Denim This Season
This season, the classic dress-down essential takes an uptown turn, as denim becomes the fabric of the moment. With everyone from Stella McCartney to sacai crafting denim into dramatic maxi skirts, sharp tailoring and one-of-a-kind jeans, the Spring Summer runways prove that our beloved material has a life beyond everyday jeans.
Lane Crawford’s Womenswear General Merchandising Manager, Kelly Wong, shares her top tips for wearing the season’s hottest denim looks.
THE NEW SHAPES OF DENIM
“Make this dramatic new denim-inspired maxi silhouette by Rosie Assoulin work for even casual settings, by contrasting it with a re-worked denim jacket and platform derbies.”
TREATED DENIM
“To tone down this one-of-a-kind hand-painted jeans by Rialto Jean Project, pair with a plain white tee or knit top. Finish off the look with a camel coat to add some polish.”
SEVENTIES
“The Seventies continues to inspire, and flared jeans are finally fresh again. This season’s peasant tops, fringe bags and platforms complete the look.”
DENIM ON DENIM
“The trick to pulling this look off is to ensure the tones are in harmony – dark wash with dark wash, light wash with light wash. sacai’s denim jacket and culottes make it easy.”
OVERSIZE
“This androgynous weekend look is best kept simple; a crisp white tee and sneakers put the focus on the oversize proportions. Layer on the denim jackets in different washes and treatments for a new take on the exaggerated silhouette.”
