While it didn’t exactly come down the runway in full force in New York or Paris, denim pieces are backed by perennial style bible Vogue and are sure to make their mark all over the East and West Village (each worn with its own different flair, of course) once the weather finally permits.
We’re not talking your basic pair of jeans here, but new and unexpected pieces that will vamp up and strangely enough, update a wardrobe. My favorites include an overgrown and slouchy denim blazer that the Gap introduced in its Spring 2009 ready-to-wear as well as a Bycorpus strapless denim dress, a Rapscallion by Samantha Pleet denim romper and a Silence and Noise denim bodysuit.
Each can be worn subtly or as a statement all on its own. With such contemporary--not to mention financially accessible--designers jumping on board and giving their own spin to the centuries-old material, what’s not to love about denim this spring and summer?
Sweet Spring Denim Fashion
Chic Spins on Classic Jean Jackets and Dresses for S/S ‘09
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Denim Pieces - The introduction of new and unexpected denim pieces by designers presents an opportunity for innovation and updating wardrobes.
2. Statement Denim - Denim garments that can be worn as a bold statement or subtly offer a chance for disruptive innovation in fashion.
3. Finacially Accessible Designers - The involvement of financially accessible designers in creating denim fashion opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation and wider consumer reach.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore new denim trends and innovative design concepts for modernizing wardrobes.
2. Retail - Retailers can leverage the popularity of denim fashion by offering a wide range of contemporary denim pieces, catering to different consumer preferences.
3. Textile Manufacturing - The textile manufacturing industry can develop new denim fabrics and techniques to support the creation of innovative denim fashion.