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25 Forward-Thinking Denim Innovations

From Versatile Detachable Jeans to Denim-Clad Cult Sneakers

— June 27, 2017 — Fashion
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.
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Tech-Infused Denim
Tech-Infused Denim
The Levi's Jacquard Connected Jacket Will Hit Store Shelves This Fall
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Denim Bow-Accented Sneakers
Denim Bow-Accented Sneakers
The New Puma Basket Heart Denim Sneakers Have a Feminine Aesthetic
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Co-Branded Denim Jackets
Co-Branded Denim Jackets
This Levi's Jacket Was Made with olette & Ceizer for a New Capsule Line
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Track Pant-Inspired Jeans
Track Pant-Inspired Jeans
Mother Denim's 'Speed Racer' Jeans Have Athletic Stripes Down the Sides
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Stain-Resistant Jeans
Stain-Resistant Jeans
The Old Navy Stay White Denim Range Keeps Your White Pants Stain-Free
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Re-Purposed Jean Dresses
Re-Purposed Jean Dresses
The 2 Jean Dress is a Garment Sewn Together from Two Pairs of Pants
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Oversized Lace-Up Trousers
Oversized Lace-Up Trousers
These Marques Almeida Cropped Trousers Include Large Lace-Up Details
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Pet-Branded Luxury Jackets
Pet-Branded Luxury Jackets
These Limited-Edition Gucci Jackets Feature Embroidered Cats and Dogs
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Studded Bleached Pants
Studded Bleached Pants
These Slim Fit Jeans from Gucci Boast a Boldly Distressed Design
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Co-Branded Trucker Jackets
Co-Branded Trucker Jackets
This New Levi's & UNDERCOVER Series Tributes a Style's 50th Anniversary
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Fashionably Fake Work Pants
Fashionably Fake Work Pants
The Nordstrom Faux Muddy Jeans Let You Look Like You've Worked Outside
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Father-Son Matching Jeans
Father-Son Matching Jeans
This Company Provides Identical Jeans for Fathers and Their Sons
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Double-Waisted Denim
Double-Waisted Denim
Andrea Crews' Bodo Jeans for Men Repeat Details and Blend Colors
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Ornately Printed Denim
Ornately Printed Denim
These Boldly Printed Jeans from Pilcro Mimic the Look of Jacquard
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Fishnet-Integrated Denim
Fishnet-Integrated Denim
The New Good American Collection Often Features the Mesh-Like Material
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Collaborative Korean Rapper Apparel
Collaborative Korean Rapper Apparel
G-Dragon's PEACEMINUSONE Label Joined with VERBAL and AMBUSH
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Western-Themed Designer Apparel
Western-Themed Designer Apparel
A Teaser of the Vetements Supreme Spring/Summer Line Was Released
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Graphic Double Bunny Jackets
Graphic Double Bunny Jackets
Levi's Trucker Jacket Was Given a Bold Update with Kinfolk's Help
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Socialite Denim Collections
Socialite Denim Collections
Khloé Kardashian's Good American Jeans are Made for All Body Types
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Glamorous Grunge Fashion
Glamorous Grunge Fashion
The New Alexander Wang Pre-Fall Collection Was Released with an Editorial
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Inside-Out Denim Trousers
Inside-Out Denim Trousers
Unravel Project's Inside Out Jeans Reveal Exposed Seams and Raw Details
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Avant-Garde Motorcycle Streetwear
Avant-Garde Motorcycle Streetwear
The Spring/Summer MISBHV Collection Edgily Adapts Retro Styles
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Androgynous Denim Lookbooks
Androgynous Denim Lookbooks
The New Acne Studios Collection Was Photographed by Collier Schorr
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Versatile Detachable Jeans
Versatile Detachable Jeans
Y/Project Designed a Pair of Jeans That Can Be Turned into Shorts
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Zipper-Heavy Denim Fashion
Zipper-Heavy Denim Fashion
Vetements and Levi's Joined Forces for an Unconventional Series
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