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FASHION                                                                                                                      hanks to its versatility and resistance,
                 THE 2025                                                                                                     Tcatwalks and wardrobes worldwide.

                                                                                                                                   denim continues to dominate

                                                                                                                              Once a robust type of workwear, denim
                                                                                                                              has since been continuously reinvented,
                                                                                                                              adapting to the needs and tastes of each era
                                                                                                                              after its founding.


                                                                                                                              In 2025, long, baggy jeans with a focus on
                                                                                                                              loose fits and styles that prioritise comfort
                                                                                                                              and functionality will continue to dominate
                                                                                                                              the fashion scene.
       DENIM CONTINUES TO REINVENT ITSELF, ALL THE WHILE                                                                      Denim was woven seamlessly into Spring/

       KEEPING ITS TIMELESS CHARM INTACT.                                                                                     Summer 2025 collections at Paris Fashion
                                                                                                                              Week. Glittery feather motifs, beaded fringe
                                                                                                                              and crystals decorated Chanel’s black and   What is the fashion forecast for men for 2025?
                                                                                                                              indigo denim. The French fashion house also   The men’s spring 2025 runway shows have unveiled exciting trends
                                                                                                                              replicated its iconic quilting pattern with   like bold prints, utility wear, relaxed tailoring and sporty elements.
                                                                                                                              sequins.                               These trends are not only fashion-forward, but also highly
                                                                                                                                                                     wearable, catering to a broad audience.
                                                                                                                              From skinny jeans and laser prints to
                                                                                                                              vintage washes and clean finishes, designers   Comfort continues to be a key focus in menswear, with relaxed,
                                                                                                                              presented a taste of everything denim offers   oversized silhouettes dominating the runway. This trend
                                                                                                                              at Milan Fashion Week. The Spring/Summer   includes loose-fitting shirts, wide-leg trousers and roomy
                                                                                                                              2025 collections showed a variety of jean   outer wear, offering a blend of elegance and ease.
                                                                                                                              fits as well as denim dresses, tops and outer
                                                                                                                              wear to complete a head-to-toe look.   Jeans and denim jackets are a mainstay of men’s fashion.
                                                                                                                                                                     Whether it’s to go to the office, work from home, do
                                                                                                                              What style female jeans is             errands, go on a date, or have a night out at the club,
                                                                                                                              most popular at present and            there’s almost no setting where these items don’t belong.
                                                                                                                              in 2025?
                                                                                                                              The Barrel Leg Jean. If there’s one jeans            Relaxed and wide leg-jeans continue
                                                                                                                              style that’s dominating right now, it’s               to have a stronghold in the men’s
                                                                                                                              the barrel leg. Sometimes called the                   denim runway. The staple
                                                                                                                              horseshoe, this curved voluminous                      bottoms have been widely
                                                                                                                              design features legs that flare fluidly                 adopted by designer brands
                                                                                                                              to the knees, before bending back in                    and adapted for a variety of
                                                                                                                              on themselves. Sound strange, looks                      aesthetics.
                                                                                                                              excellent: think cool and carefree.
                                                                                                                                                                                       Conclusion
                                                                                                                              Bleached jeans make a surprising                          From workwear to timeless
                                                                                                                              come back this season. They                               fashion, denim has come a long way,
                                                                                                                              go hand in hand with oversized                            marked by changing perspective and
                                                                                                                              silhouettes to exude an effortless                        acceptability. Despite its transformation
                                                                                                                              aesthetic. In direct contrast to the                      into a classic, conventional denim
                                                                                                                              rise of the bleached and battered                         manufacturing faces criticism
                                                                                                                              jean, smart dark washes are also                          due to environmental
                                                                                                                              coming to the fore.                                       impact. However,
                                                                                                                                                                                        the fashion
                                                                                                                              After years of riding high, the                          industry
                                                                                                                              skinny jean fell firmly out of                           is actively
                                                                                                                              fashion a few years ago, retiring                        advancing
                                                                                                                              into the bedridden former rock star                     greener
                                                                                                                              of denim. But now, the skinny jean                      practices
                                                                                                                              is making a return. Super-skinny                        despite challenges,
                                                                                                                              drainpipes will be everywhere once                     promoting
                                                                                                                              more.                                                 sustainability.



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