These examples of forward-thinking denim range from body-contouring jeans to cult sneakers that feature the material as an edgy and unexpected trim. When it comes to forward-thinking denim that is aesthetically bold, standouts include Y/Project's detachable jeans which transform from full-length pants to fitted shorts in seconds. Another notable example is Nordstrom's faux mud wash pants which makes a dirty and stained aesthetic desirable to a daring consumer.
When it comes to function, Khloe Kardashian's Good American brand, and Acne's gender-fluid jeans collection are both examples worth paying attention to. While Kardashian's signature brand aims to empower women with a variety of size and fit options, Acne's collection offers high quality basics that are a practical and versatile addition to any wardrobe.
25 Forward-Thinking Denim Innovations
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Versatile Detachable Jeans
Y/Project Designed a Pair of Jeans That Can Be Turned into Shorts
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Zipper-Heavy Denim Fashion
Vetements and Levi's Joined Forces for an Unconventional Series
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Androgynous Denim Lookbooks
The New Acne Studios Collection Was Photographed by Collier Schorr
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Socialite Denim Collections
Khloé Kardashian's Good American Jeans are Made for All Body Types
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Graphic Double Bunny Jackets
Levi's Trucker Jacket Was Given a Bold Update with Kinfolk's Help
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Avant-Garde Motorcycle Streetwear
The Spring/Summer MISBHV Collection Edgily Adapts Retro Styles
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Glamorous Grunge Fashion
The New Alexander Wang Pre-Fall Collection Was Released with an Editorial
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Fashionably Fake Work Pants
The Nordstrom Faux Muddy Jeans Let You Look Like You've Worked Outside
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Western-Themed Designer Apparel
A Teaser of the Vetements Supreme Spring/Summer Line Was Released
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Fishnet-Integrated Denim
The New Good American Collection Often Features the Mesh-Like Material
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Double-Waisted Denim
Andrea Crews' Bodo Jeans for Men Repeat Details and Blend Colors
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Oversized Lace-Up Trousers
These Marques Almeida Cropped Trousers Include Large Lace-Up Details
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Ornately Printed Denim
These Boldly Printed Jeans from Pilcro Mimic the Look of Jacquard
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Co-Branded Trucker Jackets
This New Levi's & UNDERCOVER Series Tributes a Style's 50th Anniversary
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Inside-Out Denim Trousers
Unravel Project's Inside Out Jeans Reveal Exposed Seams and Raw Details
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Studded Bleached Pants
These Slim Fit Jeans from Gucci Boast a Boldly Distressed Design
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Collaborative Korean Rapper Apparel
G-Dragon's PEACEMINUSONE Label Joined with VERBAL and AMBUSH
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Re-Purposed Jean Dresses
The 2 Jean Dress is a Garment Sewn Together from Two Pairs of Pants
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Pet-Branded Luxury Jackets
These Limited-Edition Gucci Jackets Feature Embroidered Cats and Dogs
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Co-Branded Denim Jackets
This Levi's Jacket Was Made with olette & Ceizer for a New Capsule Line
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Father-Son Matching Jeans
This Company Provides Identical Jeans for Fathers and Their Sons
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Tech-Infused Denim
The Levi's Jacquard Connected Jacket Will Hit Store Shelves This Fall
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Stain-Resistant Jeans
The Old Navy Stay White Denim Range Keeps Your White Pants Stain-Free
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Track Pant-Inspired Jeans
Mother Denim's 'Speed Racer' Jeans Have Athletic Stripes Down the Sides
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Denim Bow-Accented Sneakers
The New Puma Basket Heart Denim Sneakers Have a Feminine Aesthetic
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Perma-Dark Wash Denim
Levi's Stay Dark Technology Preserves the Color of Jeans
Sizeless Clothing Collections
Sene Partners with Camille Leblanc-Bazinet for a New Capsule
Japanese-Inspired Selvedge Denim Capsules
Levi's Presents its Made in Japan Collection
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Sizeless Denim Collections
Sene Works with Ashley Tisdale on a Sizeless Denim Capsule
Sophisticated Sustainable Fashion Collections
Filippa K Launched Its 2022 Autumn/Winter Line
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Outdoorsy Denim-Made Activewear
The North Face Denim Pack is Suited for City Wear
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Social Good Denim Collections
unspun Debuts Collaboration with Bráulio Amado of Bad Studio
Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
Acne Studio Emphasizes a Bright Color Palette for SS24
Nostalgic Upcycled Denim
Levi's Plant-Based 501 Jeans are Made from the Fabric of Older Jeans
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Attention-Grabbing Denim Lines
Wrangler and Fender Unveil Second Global Collaboration
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Luxury Statement Outerwear
Canada Goose and Reformation Join Forces on a New Collection
Technical Comfort-Focused Apparel
The NOMATIC Outset Apparel Collection Has Four Styles
Futurist Footwear Collections
Norse Projects Dropped the ARKTISK Footwear Capsule for 2023
Vibrant Palette Denim Collections
G-Star RAW Presents its Latest Collection for the SS23 Season
Recycled Denim Collections
Fanfare Label's New Denim Collection Features Recycled & Organic Coton
Glamorous Capsule Collection
7 For All Mankind Partners with Anna Dello Russo for a New Collection
90s-Inspired Contemporary Fashion
Stüssy and Denim Tears Collaborate on a New Capsule
Denim-Wrapped Home Vacuums
Bless Grows its Jeansified Object Collection with a Vacuum
Gaming-Inspired Fashion Collections
Charli Cohen x Diablo IV Hit Selfridges Stores in the UK
AI-Generated Denim Capsules
Soorty Unveils HumAin Chapter 2 at the Intersection of Tech & Fashion
Recycled Fiber Jackets
Pangaia and Evrnu Present the World’s First NuCycl-Made Denim Jacket
Luxury Technical Clothing Lines
Y-3 Embraces Performance-Driven Fabrics and Luxury
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Post-Depression Jean Styles
The Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1937 501 Jeans Revive a Classic
AI-Designed Denim Collections
G-Star RAW Launches AI-Designed Futuristic Denim Collection
Nostalgic DIY-Inspired Denim
The Levis 501® 90s Patchwork Women's Shorts Boast Intricate Detailing
Denim-Tinged Luxe Chunky Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils a New Denim Triple S Sneaker Model
Couture Denim Hats
G-Star RAW & Milliner Stephen Jones Collaborated on a Capsule
Fall-Centric Rebellious Fashion
KSUBI Presents its Capsule for the Pre-Fall 2023 Season
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Raw Material-Inspired Capsules
Gucci Vault Continues Collaborating on the Continuum Collection
Denim-Wrapped Private Planes
Maarten Baas Explores the Possibilities of Denim with G-Star RAW
Utility-Inspired Denim Capsules
Mavi’s Sustainable Denim Collection Boasts a Utility Aesthetic
Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines
Harry Nuriev Exhibits Denim Furniture, Inspired by the American Drea
Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear
Stüssy and Levi's Join on a New Collection Together
Leathery Black Sporty Fashion
adidas and IVY PARK Continue to Work in Collaboration
Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers
JORDANLUCA Unveils the Bizarre Pee Stain Denim Pants
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Y2K Denim Capsules
G-Star RAW's Newest Capsule Collection Revives Styles from the 2000s
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Technically Focused Weather-Ready Apparel
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Capsule for SS23
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Patchwork Statement Denim Designs
Frame Unveils a new Range of Denim Pieces for Summer
Adventurous Spirit Performance Apparel
The MNML Active Capsule is Reminiscent of a Cult Film
Smoothie-Inspired Denim
Icon Denim's Smoothie Capsule Collection Mixes Lilac & Cream
Juxtaposing Artful Denim Capsules
Levi's and Kenzo Join Forces on a New Collection Together
Eponymous Denim Fashion Collections
Martine Rose and Tommy Hilfiger Launch a Joint Capsule
Collaborative Celebrity Denim Capsules
Khy's Drop 005 Brings an Assortment of Stylish Denim Pieces
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
Biodegradable Stretch Denim
Candiani Denim's Stretch Denim is Fully Natural & Biodegradable
African Diaspora-Inspired Workwear
Tremairn Emory and Sky High Farm Launch 'Black Foods' Capsule
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Themed Denim Collections
Soorty's SS2025 Collection is Named Denim Threads of the World
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Chic Streetwear Fashion Collections
Homme+Femme Recently Debuted Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line
Denim-Centric Streetwear Capsule
Carhartt WIP Presents its New Collection for the Season
Figure-Hugging Leather Swimwear
SKIMS Debuts its Sleek Swimwear Collection Made with Faux Leather
Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel
The North Face Presents the Ripstop Collection
Denim-Colored Logo Sneakers
Nike Unveils Air Force 1 with "Just Do It" Slogan and Denim Logo
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Bespoke Body Scanned Denim
unspun Adds a Baggy Fit Option to Line of Custom-Fit Jeans
Authentic Denim Collections
Calvin Klein Emphasizes Youthful and Classic for Fall 2023
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Simplistic Spring-Ready Minimal Fashion
Uniqlo U Introduces its Latest Collection for SS23
Understated Collaborative Denim Series
JJJJound and Levi's Work Together on a New Capsule
Denim-Centric Streetwear Collections
Stüssy and Levi's Join Forces on a Collaborative Capsule
Nostalgic Classic Reissued Garments
The Wrangler Reissue Collection Celebrates 75 Years
Organic Sleek Avant-Garde Sneakers
adidas Y-3 Presents New Shoes Inspired by Contra-Natural
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Plant-Based Denim Jeans
Levi's Launches a Plant-Based Version of the Popular 501 Denim Jeans
Celebrity-Backed Activewear Lines
Fabletics Debuts an Activewear Collection with Khloe Kardashian
Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules
Harry Nuriev Designs a Capsule of Fabric-Based Furniture
Rugged Fashion-Forward Jackets
FJackets Marries Form and Function With its Diverse Collection
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Collaborative Global Fashion Capsules
Lee and The Brooklyn Circus Partner to Tell "A Fresh Tale"
Textured Hybrid Professional Pants
Taylor Stitch The Easy Pant Has a Clean, Tailored Cut
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Timeless Canadian Denim
Yoga Jeans' Holiday Edit a Range of Jeans Perfect for the Festive Season
Denim-Themed Beauty Collections
e.l.f. x American Eagle Speaks to Gen Z's Love of Self-Expression
Co-Branded Bespoke Denim
Diesel and Lee Team Up for a Collaborative Denim Collection
Compostable Denim Packaging Trials
Levi's Rolls out Hybrid Polybags as a Sustainable Packaging
Timeless Workwear Collections
visvim Just Recently Released Its Fall/Winter 2023 Offerings
Textural Panelling Denim Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Fabric-Centric Boro Pack
Reimagined Hybrid Futuristic Sportswear
LUEDER Presents Hybrid Looks for SS24 During LFW
Spring-Ready Tecnical Garments
_J.L-A.L_ Presents its Latest Collection Designed for SS24
Colorful 80s-Inspired Denim Collections
Lee Has Introduced the 80's Archives Collection
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
AI-Generated Model Tests
Levi's is Experimenting with AI-Generated Models for E-Commerce Channels
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Mature Fashion-Forward Brands
'Wit & Wisdom' Launched for Older Consumers to Stay Fashion-Ready
Banana-Based Denim Collections
This Apparel Makes Use Of a Novel Cotton and Banana Fiber Blend
Circular Children's Denim
Zara Expands its Circular Collections to Include the Children's Category
Denim-Based Summer Fashion
A1 Denim Highlights Themes from the 90s for the SS23 Capsule
Y2K Brand-Backed Denim
Playboy Launches its First Official Denim Line for Men and Women
Statement-Making Logo-Adorned Jeans
Chanel's Denim Collection Emphasizes the Brand's Identity
Embroidered Yellow-Accented Denim
HUMAN MADE Unveils a New 'STORM COWBOY DENIM' Collection
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Celebrity-Founded Fashion Brands
Kylie Jenner Unveils Her Debut Fashion Brand Called Khy
Fit-Finding Denim Apps
Goldie Helps Women Find Their Perfect Pair of Jeans
Dynamic Progressive Denim Capsules
KSENIASCHNAIDER and DL1961 Join on Intricate Denim Designs
Contemporary Skiwear Capsules
DKNY Tech Enters the Sports Market with Its First Skiwear Collection
Collaborative Gorpcore-Themed Apparel
IVY PARK and adidas Continue to Grow its Expansive Capsule
Petite Womens Denim Capsules
Mother Denim Releases a Petite Collection for Women Under 5'4"
Co-Branded Exquisite Denim Craftsmanship
OMNIGOD x Alex Mill Debut a Decade-Long Collaboration
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Understated High Rise Jeans
Buffalo Jeans' High Rise Wide Leg Addie Acid Wash Style is Effortless
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Internet-Inspired Glitchy Denim
Barbie Ferreira Debuts a Collaboration with Denim Brand Levi's
Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes
Panther Denim Introduces the 'Retro Dye' for Sustainable, Colored Denim
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Experimental Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
Acne Studios Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Designer-Approved Western Apparel
Dapper Dan Debuts a New Spring Collection with GAP
Size-Inclusive Summer Fashion
Hayden LA's Summer Staples Boast Whimsical Floral Patterns
Fall-Ready Bejewelled Denim Capsules
Jacob Cohën Presents His New Collection for FW23
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Flexible Athleisure Jeans
HalaraMagic Addresses the Pain Points of Traditional Denim
Durable All-Purpose Lifestyle Denim
The Standard Issue Denim 001 is Ready for Any Purpose
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
C2H4 Unveils its New Case#R007 Genesis Collection
Bleach-Dyed Denim Apparel Collections
Dries Van Noten Unveil Bleach-Dyed Denim Capsule
Size-Inclusive Adaptive Apparel
QVC Launches the Denim & Co. Adaptive Apparel Collection
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Tailored Sophisticated Fleece Designs
Nike Japan Engineered the Tech Fleece Reimagined Series
Light Colored Puffy Outerwear
Unknown Debuts New Drop, Featuring Puffer Jackets and Vests
Remotely Assisted Jeans Repairs
'Nudie Jeans' is Elevating Its Repair Service Via Remote Expertise