SPRING DENIM

FROM SLOUCHY JEANS TO SHIRTDRESSES, SAM WYLIE-HARRIS LOOKSATTHE NEW SEASON’S TRENDS

Fads come and go, butdenim has been with us since day dot. The chameleon of thefashion world, you can dress it up or down –and designers love to reinvent it, season after season.

As Sheila McKain (left), chief product officer atHush (hush-uk.com), puts it: “Denim is timeless. It goes with everything and just gets better with age.”

When it comesto styling denim, McKain recommends choosing alook that suits your shape

“I personally love the denim-on-denim look –slouchy andoversized jeans, paired with adenim shirt.”

Megan Watkins (right), head stylist at SilkFred (silkfred.com), is also afan.

“Designers haven’t shied away from experimenting with denim in their collections for 2023,” she says. “It’s clear denim cantake centre stage when it comes to an outfit.”

Here’s what’s hot on the denim front…

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Longline denim skirt

“Whilst 2022saw the rise of the mini, this year,we’re going to see longline and maxi-length skirts rise in popularity,” says Watkins. She suggests pairing low-rise longline denim skirts with baggy tops and oversized shirts for acasuallook with agrungyedge

Alternatively, an offthe-shoulder Bardot top always looks sexy

If you prefer a high-waisted skirt, Watkins suggests teaming with asimple jersey cami and mules for an effortless Nineties vibe.

Denim shir

When it comes are so many options on-denim stonewash silhouette with There are no dos makes you feel Fortrans-seasonal checked blazer pair with agilet, wear open over nothing’s cooler

Denim shirtdress

“Denim dresses are awardrobe staple, because of their casual but chic feel and their versatility,” notes Watkins.

“Opt for denim shirt dresses with added details, such as astatement collar, flared skirt or puff sleeves, for a fashion-forward look.”

If the dress is midaxi or maxi, Watkins says you can always pair with cowboy boots to be bang on trend.

Decorativedetail

In contrast to the craze for retro minimalism, designers including Isabel Marant, Victoria Beckham and Gabriela Hearst at Chloe put craft in the spotlight on their spring catwalks, with woven, tasselled and ruffled bags. Perfectly suited to summer,raffia and crochet bags in natural beige and brown tones pair well with faded denim and floaty dresses.