# Denim Shirt Revivals Denim Shirts, Vests & Jackets Blossom in Spring 2009 By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-shirt-vest-and-jacket References: [cobrasnake](http://www.cobrasnake.com) Just when you thought that you could only wear that 80’s style denim shirt, vest or jacket hidden in the depths of your closet either ironically or as a costume to a “What Not to Wear” party, they have become--dare I say--fashionable. [Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-herrera) is popping up all over the place. Hip fashionistas and designers alike have been embracing all that is [80s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnco), and the [denim comeback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles) is an extension of this blossoming fashion phenomenon. Check out the gallery above to help you feel the denim love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Denim Reimagined:** Opportunity for designers to reimagine denim and create new, innovative styles. - **Sustainable Denim:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to create eco-friendly denim products using sustainable materials and production methods. - **Denim Customization:** Opportunity for businesses to offer personalized denim items through customization services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can capitalize on the resurgence of denim and create new collections that cater to current trends. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to innovate by developing new denim fabrics and production methods. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to offer unique and customizable denim products to consumers through online customization services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flattering Retro Oversized Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnco.md) - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Brand Refresh Preview Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-monday-event.md) - [Fall 2025 Collection Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-collection.md) - [Resurging Quilted-Denim Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-tabby-shoulder-bag.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md) - [Denim Coverall Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denim-coverall-vintage.md) - [Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-reimagines-autumnal-fashion.md) - [Bold Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-denim-collections-levis-and-adsb-andersson-bell-join-forces-to-reimagi.md)