# Heavily Set Layered Jeans Y/Project Drops a Selection of Ultra-Maximalist Denim Pieces for FW18 By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-jeans References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/10/y-project-layered-jeans-fall-winter-2018) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/y-project/black-layered-jeans/3204239) Y/Project is readying for the Fall/Winter 2018 season with a plethora of products and [collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobranded-jeans) -- its most recent drop is the set of [layered jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke) that boast heavily set elements. The denim pieces take on an [ultra-maximalist approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) and are made available in two colorway options. There is the option of black or a bleached version of white and indigo hues. The overall design gives the pants a straight cut silhouette and layers are added by incorporating three different stacks of rolled-up hem. It has a mid-waist cut and an impressive six pockets for further functional sensibilities. Some other details are its logo patchwork finished in leather materials found at the back waistband and its unique hardware in an antique brass tone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Layered Jeans:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore advanced techniques for layering denim to create unique and visually intriguing jeans. - **Ultra-maximalist Denim:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Push the boundaries of denim design by incorporating bold and exaggerated elements for a maximalist aesthetic. - **Functional Sensibilities:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative pocket designs and functional features that enhance the usability and practicality of jeans. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine traditional denim manufacturing techniques with modern technologies to create cutting-edge fashion pieces. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce automated manufacturing processes for denim production to increase efficiency and reduce costs. - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design unique leather patches and hardware embellishments that elevate the appeal of denim accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Wide Collaborative Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superwide-levis.md) - [Wide Denim Collaborative Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-wide-v2.md) - [Reconstructive Streetwear Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ys-for-men-x-masses.md) - [Fall-Ready Bejewelled Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-cohn.md) - [Fall Denim Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-fall-by-just-black-denim.md) - [Denim Capsule Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood.md) - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Versatile Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim.md) - [Relaxed Autumn Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-2025-denim-collection.md)