# Faded Calf Denim The DL1961 Jeans X Bagsnob Use a Color Gradient By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dl1961-jeans References: [magazine.luisaviaroma](http://magazine.luisaviaroma.com/trends/dl1961-jeans-x-bagsnob/) & [dl1961](http://www.dl1961.com/) The latest DL1961 jean products stem from the brand's collaboration with Bag Snob curator Tina Craig. Craig took to [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elon-musk-and-x) to compliment the company, and the DL line was soon inundated with orders from all over the world. A partnership between the two fashion figureheads seemed most appropriate. Craig's vision for DL is practical. She aimed to create pants suited to an array of occasions, hence her development of the [travel jean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanxshape-authentic-360-denim), daily jean, Sunday brunch jean, black tie substitute jean and the hipster jean. Contemporary women wear many hats, and these styles acknowledge the prevalent lifestyle. This particular collection is distinguished by its [faded coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tab). Darker shades are used around the hips and thighs. They continue to lighten around the calves, a design choice that deliberately gives off a slimming effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color Gradient Denim:** Opportunity for clothing brands to incorporate fading colors in their denim products to provide slimming effects. - **Versatile Jean Collections:** Opportunity for jean brands to cater to different occasions by developing collections with varied styles and functionalities. - **Influencer Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with fashion influencers to increase demand and reach new customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can incorporate color gradient denim designs in their clothing line and develop versatile jean collections for different occasions. - **Influencer Marketing:** Influencer marketing industry can collaborate with fashion influencers and brands to increase demand for products and services. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce industry can use influencer marketing strategies and promote trendy and versatile jean collections in their online platforms to reach wider market audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Versatile Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim.md) - [Fall Denim Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-fall-by-just-black-denim.md) - [Collaborative Relaxed Vintage Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-and-beams-1.md) - [Memory-Shaped Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-2025.md) - [Size-Inclusive Organic Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizeinclusive-organic-jeans.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md) - [Premium Colombian Denim Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colombian-denim.md) - [Curated Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-24-collection.md)