# Distressed Denim Editorials Design Scene's 'Stitching Blues' Series Highlights Raw Denim Clothing By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-07-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-clothing References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2015/07/stitching-blues-imke-panhuijzen.html) & [imkepanhuijzen](http://www.imkepanhuijzen.com) Imke Panhuijzen captures 'Stitching Blues,' a series that highlights a wardrobe of [raw denim clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-denim). Model Sara stars in the editorial that features wardrobe styling by Elise Verhoeven. Verhoeven dresses her muse in a range of distressed denim pieces, varying from mini dresses and tattered jackets to trench coats and jean trousers that are more structured in their overall feel. Hair and makeup for 'Stitiching Blues' is courtesy of Charlotte Mailhe who opts for natural up-dos and clean cosmetic applications. This editorial's wardrobe includes stunning denim clothing from the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier, Shabbies Amsterdam and Karolien van Mensvoort. Its pieces are also sourced from affordable labels that include Zara, [Mango](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-jeans) and famed Swedish retailer [H&M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Distressed Denim Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and eco-friendly methods for distressing denim clothing. - **Raw Denim Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customized and personalized raw denim garments using innovative technology and techniques. - **Affordable Denim Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new direct-to-consumer models and leveraging digital platforms to offer affordable denim clothing. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating virtual try-on technologies and AI-powered personalized styling recommendations to enhance the online shopping experience for denim clothing. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring advanced materials and sustainable manufacturing techniques to produce eco-friendly denim fabric. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing makeup and skincare products specifically formulated to complement and enhance the natural look of distressed denim fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Denim-Adorned Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-furniture1.md) - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md) - [Heritage Denim Release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-tears-4.md) - [Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-levis-1.md) - [Bold Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-denim-collections-levis-and-adsb-andersson-bell-join-forces-to-reimagi.md) - [Denim-Upholstered Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas.md) - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Sculpted Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-denim.md) - [Sophisticated Denim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tab.md)