Even something as historic and seemingly steadfast as denim isn’t immune to the passing of time. As the years tick by, certain styles drift in and out of favour, and in spite of a global health emergency bringing much of the world to a standstill, denim trends are still on the move.
In recent years, skin-tight fits have been eclipsed by 2000s-throwback bagginess, distressed denim got so holey it disappeared entirely, and high-rise waistlines returned from their decades-long slumber. But what’s next for jeans? Below, we address that question by taking a look at some of the new years’ biggest denim trends.