WGSN denim project
Vol. 1
trend
The Reinvention of Denim London, Paris and Milan fashion weeks
unconventional cut and sewn designs not
have recently enticed us with a glimpse
typically seen in the revered world of
into SS16 collections with a inspiring
denim. Luxury brands like Philip Lim, Boris
outlook for men’s denim. Fresh looks from
Bidjan, Kenzo and J.W. Anderson are all
brands, not typically known for their denim
reinventing denim, creating unique and
contributions, swept runways offering up
fashionable alternatives.
denim in innovative textures and
*Photo Source SS16London & Paris Fashion Week (left) J.W. Anderson (center) Kenzo (right) Philip Lim (cover) Isko Bora Blue
*Photo Source Tenuedenimes Instagram Massaua blazer & vest Naked and Famous button shirt.
*photo source ACF Instagram
This trend has not only been promoted on
loose chinos, puffer jackets,
high fashion runways, but also spotted in
smart blazers and vests as well as field and
Seoul, Paris, Japan, London and NYC.
biker jackets, kimonos and the ever popular
Brands like ACF (Art Comes First), Kapital,
denim styled knit joggers and tops,
Visvim, Massaua, Juun.J have also
consumer favourites for their soft hand,
contributed to this trend
comfort and versatility.
denim: a strong usually blue cotton cloth that is used especially to make jeans *source Merriam -Webster
*Photo Source Instagram (top) ACF Paris (left) Street Style Seoul (center top) Nigel Cabourn (center bottom) Blue Blue (top right) Naked & Famous (bottom right) Full Count
*photo source Instagram (top left) Cone (bottom left) Dynamo (center top ) Isko – Ben Rice (bottom) Kuroki Japan (right) Adidas NEO Jeans
These reinventions are also exchanging
without actually being denim fabrics at all.
typical sturdy denim fabrics for alternatives
Alternatively, due to unique and
which provide increased performance,
unconventional denim designs, traditional
comfort, hand-feel and flexibility. These
fabrics are being used in a manner that is
changes in fabric also help to enhance
hardly recognizable as denim even to the
washing. Due to variations in texture, weight
more discerning.
and composition, garments can achieve a denim like appearance,
*Photo Source Matchesfashionshow Craig Green, UK SS16 LCM
This is a welcomed alternative for denim heads eager to transition into more edgy and stylish looks. In fact, the success of the knit jogger jean has forced brands to push the envelope a bit further, questioning fit, wash, cut and sew and most importantly choices in fabric.
After all, if it looks like denim or feels like denim for SS16 and beyond, it is denim! 窶電io kurazawa
*photo source Instagram
(center top) Isko - Philip Lim (center bottom) Seoul Street Style (right) Bedwin & The Heartbreakers (top left) Spellbound (bottom left) Isko Denim / Tommyton
*Photo Source Rockers-themovie.com
*Photo Source Instagram BLUE BLUE Japan
*Photo Source WGSN Insider