Double Threat

The denim-on-denim trend has come a long way from the Canadian tuxedo, transforming into a contemporary aesthetic full of experimental silhouettes, feminine twists, and luxe accents.

It’s time to retire your faithful pair of skinny jeans and double up on picture-perfect head-to-toe looks. Read on to discover 8 key ways denim has been elevated for the season.

Following the same philosophy of the double denim trend, pieces featuring tonal blocking hammer home the idea that the only thing better than denim is even more denim! The contrast of different washes - not to mention Helmut Lang’s inside-out construction - gives off an edgy, nonchalant charm.

Where tonal blocking contrasts washes of denim, splicing takes it a step further by combining two very different items of clothing. Artfully fusing denim panels into familiar forms, these avant-garde hybrid designs - whether it’s a laidback bomber jacket or a tailored blazer - are unspeakably cool.

Juxtaposition between the typically boyish material and curve-enhancing cuts provides an ultra-femme take. Not to worry, distinctly denim details like tobacco stitching and bleach splatters keep things casual.

These youthful, girlish elements inject an air of sweetness just in time for summer. A mini dress that combines both puffed sleeves and a ruffled hemline create an effortless hourglass figure, while breezy bottoms can be styled with a denim bralette or camisole.

Bedazzled denim definitely ups the glam factor of the everyday fabric. Achieve playful, Y2K luxe that’s 100% extra with crystal pinstripes, flower-shaped buttons, diamante logo straps, and embroidered studs.

In the world of men’s fashion, double denim is given a rebellious reimagining with the worn-in appeal of distressed details. If you’re after a more maximalist urban spirit, consider distressed pieces with paint splatters, graphic underlays, and grungy logo prints.

While men’s shorts for spring might not be ground-breaking, we’re seeing a shift from classic, tailored shapes to comfortable, streetwear fits. Elasticated waistbands, thin tonal belts, and colourful graphic prints are a nod to sweat shorts from stay-home days.

Accessories are known to make or break an outfit, and in denim’s case, they’re responsible for turning a double threat into a triple. Add retro allure with a rhinestone-embellished bucket hat, or Parisian sensibility with a sailor cap. For your summer resort holiday, slip into fringed slides or earth-tone espadrilles punctuated with Miu Miu’s logo jacquard. If you can dream it, denim can do it.