The first iteration of jeans (as we know them today), arrived in 1873, courtesy of Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis, who designed denim work pants with metal rivets. Early versions were blue, but over the years, designers have explored takes on denim washes, colours and embellishments – Matthieu Blazy has even manipulated trompe l’oeil leather to give the appearance of denim during his tenure at Bottega Veneta.
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Jeans are considered timeless and thus, they surpass trends – though there are noticeable fluxes in popularity for certain styles. Barrel-leg silhouettes, dubbed “horseshoe” jeans, became a cult shape at the end of last year, while Miuccia Prada mooted the return of skinnies on her autumn/winter 2024 Miu Miu runway. For autumn, dark denim is on a steady rise, and has been seen on both on and off the catwalk.
Deep indigo washes, especially those rendered in rigid fabrics, can bring a sense of polish to the otherwise casual staple. Endorsers have taken to wearing dark denim jeans with simple foundational pieces like white shirts and tanks, as well as statement tops and bold knitwear. There are very few things that wouldn’t look good with a pair of inky-blue jeans.
Here, shop the Vogue edit of the best dark denim jeans to invest in for the new season.
