TRENDS

Fall/Winter ’17-18 Key Denim Directions by Trendstop

Denim is transcending its workwear roots. Global fashion forecasting agency Trendstop gave us the lowdown on the major denim trends for Fall/Winter ’17/’18—from key silhouettes to surface finishes. This season’s denim is all about elevating a closet staple. No longer just a casual classic, contemporary denim pieces fuse sharp tailoring, surface texture and eastern aesthetics for a fresh fashion-forward take on utilitywear.

Eastern Ease

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Bonne Annee

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Tokyo Street Style

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First Base

Eastern influences give denim an easy appeal with outsized proportions and wide-leg silhouettes that make a play on shape and form. Dark indigo washes reference the iconic style of Japanese denim.

Quilted Indigo

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Blend

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Waven

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Fendi

Winter denim swaps bulky and heavy for light and layered. Padding and quilting create puffy, air-filled pieces with an emphasis on comfort and wearability that never loses its luxe appeal.

Refined Denim

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Alexa Stark

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Adeam

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Jaeha

Clean-cut, structured silhouettes in darkened weaves bring contemporary tailoring into the denim arena. Boxy shapes, crisply starched folds and sharp splicing invest utilitarian looks with a polished refinement.

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