The New Rules of Denim: No Awkward Crops, No Basic Blues

Autumn denim has never looked so directional. This season’s jeans feel less like a wardrobe basic and more like a style statement in their own right—subtle yet impactful, lived-in yet elevated. The silhouettes are longer, the washes are moodier and the styling cues lean polished rather than predictable. Think of it as denim’s grown-up era: It’s less about finding the perfect pair and more about mastering how to wear them. Whether you’re slipping them under boots, layering with luxe leather, or pairing with crisp staples, there’s a sense of intentionality behind every outfit.

Colour is the story here—dark, raw and quietly luxurious. The new “dirty denim” wash brings that undone feel that makes even the simplest jeans-and-tee look editorial, especially when anchored with deep indigo or near-black shades. Ultra-cropped hems are out, replaced by lengths that skim your shoes (or hide them entirely), while slim-straight and skinny-ish cuts are making a refined return. The effect is long, lean and effortlessly cool—a silhouette that works as hard with pointed boots as it does with leather loafers.