Think denim’s just for jeans, shorts and 80s-style jackets? This season is proving you wrong, big time. Denim’s come a long way since Levi Jeans invented it as a hardwearing material for labourers. Now it’s one of the biggest high-fashion materials around and, with Jeans for Genes day coming up there’s no better time to start sourcing the chicest pieces for winter.
The key to wearing denim? Be unexpected. Applying it to an evening gown may still be a bit far-fetched, but putting it on a long skirt, a biker jacket or even heels is less trashy, more fashion – provided you do it right. Our top 20 picks for winter denim showcase the best way to wear it top to bottom. You may even be tempted to do a Canadian tuxedo…