FREEDOM BLOOMS
After more than two years of uncertainty, it is time to resonate positive vibes by wearing a variety of silhouettes in di#erent expressive colors. The restyling of both denim and non-denim attires is visible and moves from slim silhouettes to extra loose shapes, with playful design details in distinct shades.
Currently, denim collections are all about dark colors, raw hems, high waists, and wide legs. London-based denim brand Raey o#ers loose silhouettes denims with di#erent volumes and "ts: baggy boyfriend jeans, extra folded wide leg jeans, super wide leg jeans in organic denim with "ne and balanced authentic washes in mid to dark blues, light gray, and rinsed washed blacks for both men and women. SLVRLAKE, Los Angeles premium denim, focuses on “premium vintage” indigo denim. High waist authentic look with straight and wide legs dominate the women’s collection, with some distressed looks and rips in the knees. Colors range from medium to light blue. Warp + Weft’s collection consists of dark washes in blue and black with a wide leg; high rises are combined with both straight and !are legs with raw hem crop straight "t. The men’s collection showcases straight legs with a wide range of dark shades from dark indigo to medium blue with blacks and mid and light gray. Etica Denim’s collection has relaxed boyfriend and slim straight jeans in classic washes and high waists. There are also panels of upcycled denim and patchwork e#ects. Deconstructed feminine detailed denim jackets in stone wash and button-down knee-length slim skirts with rinse washes are the complimentary pieces of the collection.
Unspun’s customizable unisex jeans are o#ered in classic authentic "ne washes and rinse washes with tapered, loose and relaxed "t with a focus on comfort and timeless style. Amendi’s womenswear collection features modernized classic silhouettes, high-waisted wide-leg "t, !are leg, and high-waisted "t in 100% organic cotton. Regular tapered "ts with mid-low waist and regular-tapered "t in stretch denim; boot cut styles are o#ered in their menswear denim collection. The ‘Blue Heritage’ collection of the mill Sharabati Denim showcases crosshatch denim in deep indigo shades with an authentic look focusing on creating classic jean styles and the Japanese denim look. Walter Manfroi, the owner of Blue. Men Distribution, an importer of Japanese denim fabrics, observes that the antique, vintage look is visible throughout Japanese collections. Processes from 70-80 years ago are used to achieve the “good old denim” look. Today, the companies place importance on color, quality, and selvedge.
Non-denim collections are colorful and bring you back to the 90s. Agolde highlights 90s high waist tapered "ts and vintage inspired straight-leg silhouettes. Glossy and leather looks are in black, beige, and white colors with straight and boot cut silhouettes. Re-constructed waist designs with loose "ts and wide legs are presented in white twill. Ganni shows loose silhouettes in baggy shapes and wide legs in neutral colors and shiny colors, pinks, and pastel tones on corduroys. Jen7 by 7 For All Mankind presents cropped boot cut and !oral patterns in pastel tones, gabardines, and light twill with fury silhouettes. Acne Studios o#ers a colorful palette for non-denims in purple, pink, greens with loose silhouettes, wide legs, and high waists.
Overall denim new looks are about loose and baggy shapes; washes mostly have an authentic classic wash with medium stone washes. Grey and black ranges dominate in the denim collections. Rigid denim has gained momentum with an authentic wash look, rips and holes at the knees. Alongside, non-denim lines feature colorful 90s inspired silhouettes in loose "t and high waist. Freedom, authenticity, and sustainability strongly impact the next season’s looks.