There’s no question about it—denim is the big trend of 2021. From the rise of heritage brands to a backlash against skinny jeans (sorry, but baggy and looser fits are where it’s at), there’s a whole new world of denim-related ideas to get acquainted with. Over the past few weeks we’ve seen a sharp increase in denim items infiltrating the new-in sections of our favourite affordable retailers, and even the most high-brow of high fashion houses are betting on this humble textile for the season ahead. My Instagram feed is full of the stuff, and it’s come to give last year’s loungewear a run for its money.
It seems counterintuitive that during a time where we’ve all been seeking comfort from our clothes that denim would play such an important role, but jeans (and their many denim-rendered siblings) are very much on the agenda for spring, and beyond. As assistant editor Elinor Block stated in her recent denim report, searches for jeans on Lyst are up by 23% in the last month. Many luxury stores told us on multiple occasions throughout 2020 that denim sales were surprisingly strong. Cult cuts are already popping up (looking at you, Agolde Criss Cross), and I’m here to talk about a particular denim-centric outfit that is proving to be one of the season’s coolest-looking and most reliable ways to get dressed: Double denim.
The difference for double denim in 2021? It’s all about blue hues. Whether shirt and skirt or jacket tucked into jeans, true blue shades worn together is what looks most current. Keep scrolling for the double-denim outfits that have caught my eye.
