# Versatile Detachable Jeans Y/Project Designed a Pair of Jeans That Can Be Turned into Shorts By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-05-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yproject References: [teenvogue](http://www.teenvogue.com/story/opening-ceremony-detachable-jeans) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4514342/Would-wear-detachable-jeans.html) Y/Project recently released a pair of [light wash jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim) that can be worn in different styles in a matter of seconds. When the jeans are in their full form, they have cutouts around the crotch area and the buttocks for an edgier aesthetic. When the wearer has the desire to show a little more leg, all they need to do is unfasten the buttons on the straps that hold the pant legs in place can be removed. Although the Y/Project [jean shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt) are fitted snugly to the wearer's body to ensure that they don't reveal one's underwear, the pant legs have a much baggier fit to give them a stylish contrast. Currently, the [unconventional Y/Project jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-denim) are available from Opening Ceremony. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Versatile Detachable Clothing:** Exploring the potential for detachable components in clothing to create versatile and customizable fashion options. - **Edgy Aesthetic Fashion:** Tapping into the demand for fashion designs that feature cutouts and unconventional details to create visually striking garments. - **Convertible Apparel:** Designing clothing items that can be easily transformed or adapted to suit different occasions, providing flexibility and value for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to experiment with detachable components and innovative details to create unique and in-demand garments. - **Retail:** Potential for retailers to offer versatile and convertible clothing options that cater to consumers seeking practicality and style in their purchases. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Opportunity to integrate detachable features into the production process, offering consumers adaptable clothing that can be easily modified. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-denim.md) - [Protective Airbag Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocycle.md) - [Memory-Shaped Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-jeans-2025.md) - [Fall Denim Style Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-denim-styles.md) - [Cheese-Inspired Fashion Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pocket-jeans.md) - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Flattering Retro Oversized Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jnco.md) - [Menstrual Product-Celebrating Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-by-kotex-maximalism-jeans.md) - [Modular Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-dj-vu.md)