In the dark: The new way to wear denim this summer

A style that dominated the Noughties is in the midst of a revival

Sarah Young
Saturday 26 May 2018 13:17 BST
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When it comes to knowing what to wear as the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to airy white cotton, floaty floral dresses and a deluge of summer brights.

But, that’s just not the case when it comes to denim this season.

While you might be tempted to reach for cool shades like Seventies-inspired blue, stark white or even pastels, the word on the street is that it’s time to embrace your dark side.

No, we’re not talking black but millennium, girl band era deep indigo.

A style that dominated the Noughties, dark denim has taken a back seat to vintage washes in recent years but thanks to a host of designers ushering in an assembly of rich shades it’s in the midst of a revival.

But, forget retro bootleg cuts because there’s a whole new way to wear it.

At Tom Ford, the first collection to show dark denim at New York Fashion Week, the tough fabric was reimagined with sharp, tailored cuts in the form of structured blazers finished with extreme lapels, denim palazzo pants and even knee-high denim boots.

Tibi, Denim Shirt Dress, £550, Net-a-Porter

Similarly, Mugler offered up structured corsets and mini dresses while Nina Ricci went all out with a denim shirt layered under a matching sleeveless jacket, jeans and denim ballet pumps in one look.

The resounding verdict? The best, and only, way to wear dark denim this season is smart.

Wide-Leg Jeans, £25.99, Zara

So, how should you be wearing it now? When it comes to this trend denim isn’t reserved solely for jeans and jackets. Instead, to be afraid to experiment with contemporary dresses, fitted blazers and jumpsuits to give the fabric an entirely fresh feel.

If you do stick to jeans, be very particular about the exacting shade, make sure they’re expertly tailored and pair with killer stilettos.

MOTO Raw Waist Midi Skirt, £34, Topshop
Mother of Pearl, Oversized Faux Pearl-Embellished Denim Jacket, £295, Net-a-Porter
Straight Lis Jeans, £49.99, Mango

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