A glimpse at the Spring 2025 runways will reveal that the denim trends poised to take over in the new year are unequivocally wearable. Similar to the Fall 2024 season, simple styles prevailed over their maximalist counterparts. Although a handful of garments were embellished with floral appliqués and plastered in patchwork, minimalism was the majority.
Top-tier brands, including Michael Kors, Coach, and Versace, co-signed streamlined designs with free-flowing denim skirts and humble straight-leg jeans. Other labels, such as Off-White and Ralph Lauren, celebrated the classic Canadian tuxedo, teaming denim jackets and blazers with coordinating bottoms. Even styles with a slightly edgy appeal—Bermuda shorts and baggy jeans—were functional alongside easygoing staples like button-downs, trench coats, and T-shirts.
In the grand scheme of things, the denim trends of 2025 demonstrated that practicality always prevails. Ahead, shop the top five looks that dominated the runways and discover a range of shoppable options from Frame, Mother, and more. Invest in these pieces now; they’ll effortlessly cycle through your capsule wardrobe for years.
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Michael Kors, Etro, and Versace ditched pants for sinuous skirts.
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Unrestrained denim skirts gracefully graced numerous catwalks. While Michael Kors and Etro favored midi and maxi silhouettes, Versace embraced above-the-knee constructions that still flaunted a modest flair. The common thread, though, was their slinky shapes. Each skirt boasted a beautiful sense of movement, even Versace’s shorter alternative.
Mother The Bombshell Maxi Skirt
Rag & Bone Liquid Miramar Trompe L’oeil Maxi Skirt
Straight to the Point
Coach, Bally, and Moschino all featured straight-leg jeans with a perennial edge.
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Minimalists, listen up! Coach, Bally, and Moschino want you to know that straight-leg jeans are whirling through the trend cycle again. After all, this should come as no surprise. Denim bottoms stitched with linear configurations have been a longtime favorite among the fashion crowd, and this time around, it’s no different.
Everlane The Way-High® Jean
J.Crew High-Rise Slim-Wide Jean in 1996 Semi-Stretch
Grlfrnd Isabel Low Rise Straight
Double the Denim
Nothing looks better than head-to-toe denim, at least according to Of-White, Acne Studios, and Ralph Lauren.
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Discussing the Spring 2025 fashion week circuit is nearly impossible without mentioning the denim-on-denim outfits scattered throughout several collections. Off-White showcased the style with a jean jacket and matching pants, and Acne Studios did the same but opted for a skirt instead. On the other hand, Ralph Lauren took an office-friendly approach with a denim blazer that deserves a spot in every work outfit rotation.
Ralph Lauren Relaxed Denim Trucker Jacket in Blue
Madewell The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean
Bardot Abi Denim Oversized Blazer
Knee-Length Hemlines
Filippa K, OpéraSPORT, and Zimmermann bade adieu to thigh-high shorts.
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If you haven’t heard, denim Bermuda shorts have become an It-girl favorite. Just ask Rihanna and Charli XCX; both will gladly confirm. Filippa K, OpéraSPORT, and Zimmermann must have caught wind of the news, as their recent lineups championed the knee-skimming trend. You’ll see this quintessential summer style worn beside tights and socks for extra coverage during the upcoming cold-weather months.
Agolde Risha Low-Rise Denim Bermuda Shorts
Mango Hazel Denim Bermuda Shorts
Good American Bermuda Shorts
Billowing Bottoms
Dior, Sacai, and Tommy Hilfiger are head over heels for baggy jeans, and soon you’ll be too.
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Dior, Sacai, and Tommy Hilfiger took the baggy jeans trend for a spin, but in a super sophisticated way. Instead of going for slouchy sweatpant-like structures, these designers chose elevated wide-leg silhouettes that assumed the form of tailored trousers, validating the claim that denim can indeed be refined.
DL1961 Aura Isabel Wide Leg Mid Rise Jeans in North Beach
Levi’s Women’s Ribcage Bell Jeans
Nelle Atelier The Lily Petite Barrel Leg Jean
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