2025 felt like an especially jeans-heavy year. Denim is a wardrobe pillar that has long been favoured among the fashion set, but a glance at street-style images and runway looks proved its prevalence across the board.
Baggy jeans remained a key silhouette, alongside “horseshoe” denim – a directional barrel shape that first emerged at Alaïa autumn/winter 2023 and has since been integrated into the permanent collections of major brands (Agolde, Levi’s and Citizens of Humanity all have iterations).
As for denim styling ideas that were mooted both on the runways and outside shows during Fashion Month? Matching denim (aka the Canadian Tuxedo) continued to serve as a tried-and-true off-duty model uniform, while straight-leg jeans were paired with everything from shirts to basics and enveloping outerwear. When it came to washes, 2025 brought dark indigo and grungy finishes to the fore: rigid selvedge denim, for example, was especially popular in springtime.
Right now can feel like a chaotic time to get dressed, with changing weather forecasts and overflowing social calendars. But denim is never a bad idea – as evidenced by the below street-style outfits. Consider these looks inspiration for the season ahead.
Double denim
With a bright knit
Paired with a field coat
Belted waistband
Elevated by a cami top
With a leather jacket
Dark denim and an oversized scarf
Hardwearing denim and basics
