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The Nexus of Denim

A long-time fashion staple, denim receives constant revival and renewal

Implications - Denim designers are always looking for new ways to propel their brand above the competition, whether it’s through distinctive design, getting celebrity endorsement, adding unique color or supplementing with branded technologies. Jeans are a Westernized commodity that has spread internationally, becoming a pop-culture item recognized worldwide. But their ubiquity makes them less appealing to younger audiences seeking out ways to better express their individuality, which opens a door of opportunity for fashion marketers to create targeted, customizable denim products.
Trend Themes
1. Athleisure Integration - The fusion of denim with activewear has created hybrid products like yoga jeans, providing both comfort and style for versatile functions.
2. Eco-friendly Fashion - Turning old denim into furniture exemplifies the growing trend of upcycling in fashion, emphasizing sustainability and creative reuse.
3. Novel Packaging - Levi's paint bucket packaging for their jeans showcases an innovative approach to product presentation, differentiating their offerings in a crowded market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Keeping up with constant design innovations and incorporating trends like athleisure and eco-conscious practices to attract a broad consumer base.
2. Fitness and Sportswear - The adoption of functional yet stylish clothing like gym-compatible denim appeals to fitness enthusiasts who value both performance and aesthetics.
3. Consumer Goods Packaging - Leveraging inventive packaging designs can create memorable brand experiences and set products apart in competitive retail environments.
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

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Butt Cleavage for Men
Rufskin Denim By Pouches and Coats
Remember when Trend Hunter featured butt cleavage lingerie for women? Although it's not quite as revealing, the lace up concept is now being applied to denim - for men! Actually, it strikes this Kentucky… MORE
Short-Short Denim Suits
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Blue Jean Swimwear
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Micro Denim Bikinis and Briefs for Fashionable Bathing Beauties
Considering we’ve seen fish scale bikinis already, denim swimwear really doesn’t seem outrageous to us. It is, however, a refreshing take on the regular polyester, nylon and spandex bathing suits we’re… MORE
Denim Jewelry
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From Woven Gold and Jean Fenton Necklaces to Denim Zipper Bangles
Denim is oh-so-hot this season, and along with denim pants and jackets, it's no surprise denim jewelry is making its debut on the necks of style-savvy ladies the world over. The denim jewelery featured… MORE
Daring Denim Designs
Daring Denim Designs
Healed Jean Boots are For Eccentric Soles Only
As if denim tuxedos were not bad enough, we now have to reckon with the force that is causing rednecks of the Deep South and Dolly Parton’s alike to hoot and holler with delight: high heeled denim shoes.… MORE
Hip-Hop Denim Couture
Hip-Hop Denim Couture
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Maybe he was influenced by his young Hollywood audience of Rihanna and Katy Perry, but the Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring 2010 Collection, ‘The G-Spot,’ was a mix of lingerie and performer-RTW.  The first… MORE
Denim Meets Gym Wear
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Second Yoga Jeans
You'll never have to choose between comfy jeans or stretchy yoga pants again thanks to the Yoga Jeans from Second Clothing. The casual pants have the stylish look of jeans, but have the stretchy elasticity… MORE
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Upper Echelon Shoes has launched a new women’s sneaker that calls upon your inner badass. Nise is a sneaker that comes in both denim and leather that is wrapped in chains to give your sneakers that extra… MORE
Tennis Denim
Tennis Denim
Maria Sharapova Brings Blue Jeans to the Court at French Open
Leave it to fashion-savvy tennis queen Maria Sharapova to bring denim to the courts. The 22-year-old Russian professional tennis player rocked a head-to-toe blue ensemble at the Roland Garros 2009 French… MORE
Cropped Denim Tuxedos
Cropped Denim Tuxedos
D & G's Spring 2010 Collection Rips Off Rednecks
For D & G’s Spring 2010 collection, it seems the notoriously flamboyant designers went back to a simpler time when denim tuxedos were a la mode, and animal hyde was the hottest fashion accessory... either… MORE
Goldplated Jeans
Goldplated Jeans
Kohzo Denim Disco Pants
What’s better than buns of steel? Why, a derriere made of gold, of course! John Galliano had gold pants in his latest menswear collection, so why let fashionable men have all the fun? It’s time to get… MORE
Denim Pea Coats
Denim Pea Coats
Mr. Freedom Designs Fashionable Fall Jacket for J. Crew
School has started and the leaves are turning. Yes, it is that time again, Fall is upon us and it’s time to bundle up and prepare for the cold months ahead. Rest assured though, with Mr. Freedom around,… MORE
Denim Diapers
Denim Diapers
Wrangler for Babies
Wrangler targeted the really really young in its denim marketing by designing its denim diaper cover. Made to look like regular kiddie underwear, the diaper cover is designed to keep the diaper in place.… MORE
Recycled Jeans As Furniture
Recycled Jeans As Furniture
Japanese Sofa Maker Turns Old Denim Pants Into Stools
Now your old jeans can be comfortable,even when you’re not wearing them. That’s right - you can sit on them, after they’ve been turned into a cushy denim stool by Japanese sofa maker NOyes. To take advantage… MORE
Denim Motes
Denim Motes
These Porter Totes Give Men a Fashionable Way to Carry Stuff
Porter, the Japanese bag brand, has just released a set of premium denim totes for men. The Porter totes for men include both messenger bags and basic totes—or ‘motes’ as I like to call them (because not… MORE
Denim Mania
Denim Mania
Denim Collection by Evisu
If you like denim alot and would like to have it on more than just your jeans and jacket, we have a great collection for you. Japanese denim brand Evisu has released a Zippo, Teddy Bears, backbags and… MORE
Denim-Lined Supercars
Denim-Lined Supercars
Fiat Grandson Customizes Ferrari Into a Pair of Jeans
Lapo Elkann, grandson of the late Fiat chairman Gianni Agnelli, has fully customized his Ferrari 599 into a pair of blue jeans. Confused? Don’t be. He started by giving the body of the car a two-tone… MORE
Denim Netbooks
Denim Netbooks
Levis Helps Launch the Limited Edition LG X120 Notebook
LG Korea has announced plans to release a limited edition netbook branded by Levi’s jeans. The X120 will have the same capabilities as LG’s previous netbooks, however, this limited edition will feature… MORE
Canned Jeans
Canned Jeans
Clever Paint Bucket Packaging for Levi's Denim
Levi’s has put a new twist on their 501’s with this packaging design that places the denim in paint buckets. The infamous jeans company is introducing a wide range of brightly colored jeans for their… MORE
Huggable Furniture
Huggable Furniture
Denim Teddy Bear Armchairs
Teddy bears were made even more cuddly by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac when he designed the denim teddy bear armchair for Lee Cooper. In collaboration with the Lee Cooper 100 Project, Jean Charles de Castelbajac… MORE

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