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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

These 2024 Jean Trends Are The Stuff Of Denim Dreams

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Just because we dubbed 2023 the year of good denim, that doesn’t mean 2024 has been devoid of top-notch blue jeans. Denim doesn’t go out of style — rather, it’s the degree of the fabric’s popularity that fluctuates from year to year, never falling below zero but always capable of rising to extreme levels depending on the fashion climate. (2001 was, of course, a record-breaking year for the material thanks to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.) So where do denim trends stand in 2024?

Rather than the full-on denim-on-denim look, which made a big return in 2023 on the back of all things Y2K, jean suiting — which works as a set or as separates — promises to enter our closets and workplaces alike. Expect to see spillover from the top 2024 trends (and yes, that means going pantless) as well as fresh takes on last season’s greatest hits, including cargo pants and maxi skirts. If you’re waiting for the comeback of the skinny jean though, don’t hold your breath. According to Kate Bellman, editorial and content director at Nordstrom, wide-leg cuts are here to stay.

“As we’re seeing the pendulum swing away from decades of the skinny jean, naturally wide legs emerge as a key silhouette,” Bellman says. “There’s also much versatility with wide-leg style across wash, rise and length, so they work for a variety of occasions and styling needs.”

For all these insights and more, scroll on to shop the top 2024 denim trends you’re about to see everywhere.

Denim Trend 2024: Barrel-Leg Jeans

The barrel-leg silhouette straddles the line between structure and wearability, making it a compelling jean shape because of the way it holds a distinct form despite its loose fit. Faiza Bouguessa, founder of the contemporary womenswear label of the same name known for its sharp tailoring, says, “I am confident that the barrel leg style will continue to make waves in 2024 since this silhouette embraces a sense of ease and comfort without compromising on style. As the fashion landscape evolves, there is a growing appreciation for diversity in silhouettes.”

Denim Trend 2024: Office-Approved Jeans

According to Mathilde Mader, chief creative officer at Everlane, a shift is on the horizon in terms of how we think about workwear. Polished denim, she believes, is poised to become a go-to office essential: “We’re seeing less of a desire for pronounced distressing and more of a draw toward tailored, refined, and modern shapes.” This prediction is supported by a range of looks straight from the spring/summer 2024 collections including denim suits at Self-Portrait, Staud, Valentino, Coperni, and Dries Van Noten, along with a tailored denim ensemble complete with a matching coat at Kenzo.

Denim Trend 2024: Utilitarian Jeans

The enthusiastic embrace of the utilitarian aesthetic since the spring of 2023 has continued in 2024 with an emphasis on denim cargo pants. Other craftsperson-inspired styles that will be getting the jean treatment, according to designers like Kenzo and Etro, are jumpsuits, oversized vests, and overcoats. “Utility influences will continue relevance throughout 2024 and are a natural fit within an inherently casual denim wardrobe,” Bellman explains. “Exaggerated cargo pockets and carpenter styles add a stylistic reference to create statement-making impact. Pair [these details with a] more dressed-up top and fancy flats to provide styling juxtaposition.”

Denim Trend 2024: Extremely Flared Jeans

Denim experts at brands like Frame and Good American are already offering an alternative to the ubiquitous wide-leg silhouette for those who want to step away from skinny jeans in an even more dramatic fashion. Enter: the extreme flare, featuring a tight fit until about mid-way down the calf at which point the fabric splays far out from the ankle to create an eye-catching, opposite-of-skinny shape.

Denim Trend 2024: Jeans As Occasionwear

Shortly after designers like Brunello Cucinelli, Altuzarra, Cinq à Sept, Moschino, and Marques Almeida showed denim dresses and skirts ranging from fun ruffled numbers to actual gowns, Anne Hathaway (donning Ralph Lauren at the CFDA Fashion Awards) made it official: Despite what you’ve been told, jeans are officially acceptable as eveningwear, as long as they take on the form of more elevated attire. Think floor-grazing silhouettes, mermaid skirts, and high-low hems. In some cases, you can even wear your best pair of Levi’s to a special occasion according to style guru Jenna Lyons, who rocked hers to the RHONY reunion last September.

Denim Trend 2024: Jean (Short) Shorts

Love it or loathe it, fashion is forgoing bottoms in 2024. The no-pants look has made its way from the Hollywood set to mainstream style, and jeans are no exception. LaQuan Smith, Alexander McQueen, and Dion Lee are backing the trend with a denim twist, showing barely-there bottoms made from the durable fabric that are Daisy Duke-levels of short.

Denim Trend 2024: Baggy Jeans

Furthering fashion’s mission to delay the inevitable return of the skinny jean, industry heavyweights are doubling down on ultra-loose fits. More is more, it appears, as far as jeans are concerned, with ample fabric flowing from the waists of runway models at Gucci and Schiaparelli. At Tibi, oversized denim was paired with oversized button-downs, while Prabal Gurung’s take on the trend was styled with embroidered blouses and bra tops.

Denim Trend 2024: Jean Embellishments

If there’s one trend that we’re happy to see maintaining its influence in recent seasons, it’s the touch of fun that’s popped up on handbags, shoes, tops, and beyond. Embellishments both big and small never hurt anybody, and Stella McCartney, Versace, Isabel Marant, and more are adding them to their denim. Whether it’s floral embroidery, mirrored eyelet accents, studs, or sparkles, let your jeans bring the party to wherever you’re headed in 2024.

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2024 Engagement Ring Trends That Are Anything But Traditional

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There are few things shoppers purchase with the intention of wearing every day, for the rest of eternity. But that’s precisely what an engagement ring represents: the promise of forever, a symbol of love turned into a precious piece of jewelry that hugs the finger of a future life partner. As such, it is a significant investment — both in terms of sentimentality and financial value — and with endless designs and silhouettes out there, figuring out what makes for your perfect pick is no easy feat. While more traditional engagement ring trends like diamonds, gold or platinum settings, and classic shapes will never go out of fashion, the new year is bringing with it fresh selections worth considering, especially for those who are enticed by non-traditional ring styles.

As a result of a growing desire among consumers to select something that embodies the personality of its wearer, avant-garde styles will be in higher demand. “Towards the end of 2023, [I had] an influx of bespoke engagement ring requests that totally rip up the rule book on ‘traditional’ design,” says Kitty Fuller, founder and designer of the jewelry brand Kitty Joyas. “The idea that you can wear whatever you like as the symbol of your union is set to get bigger and bigger. In 2024, I expect to see the classic ingredients used to make up an entirely new and exciting era of designs.”

Add to that the fact that couples are modernizing the way they shop for rings, from approaching the process as a pair to opening their minds to second-hand pieces and lab-grown diamond alternatives, there will be ample opportunity to find the right ring for the right person in 2024. “From ultra-chunky settings to injecting a kaleidoscope of stone colors, this new wave of wedding jewelry reflects the larger movement at the moment, where people are embracing self-expression more than ever,” says Fuller.

Below, discover nine of the biggest 2024 engagement ring trends that are anything but traditional. Uncommon and personalized designs that defy expectations and celebrate creativity, these picks are as unique as the individuals who will be wearing them.

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Ahead of the Curve

Engagement rings with curvy bands are rising in popularity, says Sidney Neuhaus, co-founder of the brand Kimaï and a GIA-certified gemologist. “[This is especially true] when paired with our complementary wavy wedding bands to create a modern and stylish stacked look. We know our customers love to rearrange and play with these stacks to keep their special piece feeling fresh and interesting, falling in love with the design again and again.”

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Swirling Silhouettes

While halos are a common feature in engagement rings, there are increasingly creative ways of surrounding center stones with smaller diamonds or gemstones. Danish jewelry designer Sophie Billie Brahe is known for her playful take on timeless ring designs, namely the rounded silhouette of her Escargot ring which draws from the swirling shell of a snail. “Customers are moving away from the traditional solitaire diamond and are focusing on distinctive designs. Our signature rings with unique designs are in high demand from our customers,” Billie Brahe says. “Although they were not originally designed to be engagement rings, the styles are often sought out as modern bridal pieces.”

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Sustainability Surge

According to a 2021 report by McKinsey & Company, sustainability practices have been playing, and will continue to play, an influential role in fine jewelry purchasing decisions, accounting for 20 to 30 percent of all sales in the category by 2025. Engagement rings are no exception to what’s been dubbed the “sustainability surge.” Leading brands are embracing pre-loved stones and bands made from recycled gold, and some are even offering in-house exchange programs for customers to send in their unwanted or broken jewelry in return for credits.

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Bold Bands

Chunky shanks are challenging conventional engagement ring designs by playing with proportion and favoring thicker bands and settings as opposed to typically dainty styles. By allowing the band to make as much of a statement as the stone itself, these pieces have a modern and organic appeal to suit nontraditional brides-to-be who want something as bold as they are.

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Nods To Nature

We often turn to nature in the realm of romance, from the symbolism of a single red rose to songs about doves and lovebirds serving as metaphors for significant relationships. Engagement rings, too, are borrowing from Mother Earth to imbue designs with meaning: a gold flower blooming with a rose-cut diamond; a shank made to look like interwoven vines signifying connection; eagle claw prongs as a sign of strength. Often these styles have a vintage appeal, striking a distinct balance between nostalgia and personality.

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Multicolored Gems

If there’s one common theme that runs through the top 2024 engagement ring trends, it’s playfulness. Jewelers don’t take themselves too seriously, and neither should soon-to-be brides. Opt for an array of colors that capture the spirit of that special someone with a ring featuring multi-hued gemstones. For an extra special touch, consider birthstones representative of you and your partner.

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: East-West Orientation

Sometimes all it takes to turn something traditional into something a little… less so, is simply a shift in perspective. Literally. Rather than looking at a stone vertically as it is usually presented, consider a horizontal orientation for a trendy twist on any classic cut. From oval to emerald to pear to marquise, don’t hesitate to take your favorite shape and turn it on its side.

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Gray Diamonds

Gray, or salt-and-pepper, diamonds have become increasingly popular as engagement rings these past few years. Originally known as imperfect diamonds, “they were considered an industrial byproduct so they weren’t worn,” according to Chupi Sweetman, founder and CEO of the Dublin-based fine jeweler Chupi that celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. (For every one carat of white diamonds mined, there are about 200 grey diamonds.) “They are just stunning. They are like mini galaxies and night skies.”

Engagement Ring Trend 2024: Going Ringless

London-based jeweler Tessa Metcalfe is noticing that more people want to be part of choosing the ring they’ll be wearing every day but don’t want to miss out on the romantic gesture of their partner selecting a meaningful piece of jewelry for them. Her suggestion? Propose with something else instead, like a one-of-a-kind earring. “That way you can choose something that pushes the boundaries and shows your partner how much you know their taste and humor whilst respecting their autonomy to choose the engagement ring together [later on],” she explains. You could also skip the ring entirely and embrace the engagement watch trend for a different take on the romantic gesture that is equally symbolic.

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J.Crew’s New Collab Is With New York Fashion Week’s Coolest Designer

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Whether your summer is filled with “European summer” vacations, state-side staycations, or long weekend getaways, New York-based designer and Fashion Week favorite Maryam Nassir Zadeh is teaming up with popular brand J.Crew to style you for all your vacation plans. And from what we’ve seen from J.Crew’s past collaborations and with price points that fall well below MNZ’s typical range, we have a feeling that shoppers will quickly sweep up these styles.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh — beloved by fashion insiders for its effortlessly cool and elevated take on staples and love of layering — partnered with the all-American brand to create a travel-inspired collection. The drop features over 30 summer essentials, ranging from breezy midi dresses and comfortable dancing shoes to one-piece swimsuits and oversized scrunchies, and prices go from $39 to $288. The J.Crew x Maryam Nassir Zadeh collection is available to shop now — see some of our favorite pieces, below.

If you’ve been looking for a summer wedding guest look or a trendy drop-waist dress, this collaboration will fulfill all your party dress needs. Wear them on their own or style them à la Nassir Zadeh’s preferred method: layering them with a cropped cardigan or sheer top.

You can also find fashion-forward swimwear in this collection. From luxe, shiny one-pieces to coquette-inspired bikinis with ruffles, the swimwear will make you the best dressed poolside or seaside (especially when paired with the collection’s elevated coverup alternatives). And when you can’t bother packing too many pieces, you can make the pieces double as bodysuits or crop tops.

The elevated staples don’t stop there, with tons of separates that can be mixed and matched with each other for several summer outfits. Pick from warm-weather staples like tank tops to sheer short-sleeve tops. Then pair them with metallic mini skirts, drop-waist maxi skirts, or printed midi dresses underneath.

In check with Nassir Zadeh’s love of accessorizing, this collection features its fair share of summer accessories — and they’re anything but average. Grab hold of a mini tote bag in a colorful sheer mesh, slip on a trendy rosette hair clip or large floral scrunchie, and step into heeled loafers for a head-to-toe designer look.

Shop full J.Crew x Maryam Nassir Zadeh collaboration

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When it comes to summer fabrics, linen is a bonafide MVP. The flax-derived material is lightweight, natural, airy, and perfectly suited for muggy weather. Linen actually pulls away from sweaty skin rather than sticking to it — a unicorn fabric when it comes to summer apparel. The cons, of course, are that linen summer dresses can often be a bit rougher than say, cotton, prone to wrinkles, and expensive.

But, fear not — for this edition of Hype Machine, we found 12 highly rated linen dresses that are actually stylish, affordable, soft, and breathable for stuffy humid days. Best of all, these breezy summer dresses are all recommended by real customers revamping their work attire, planning summer vacation outfits, or simply figuring out how to navigate their seasonal wardrobe to survive in triple-digit-pushing temps. Now, it's time to join their ranks and get yourself some of the best linen dresses that you, too, will whisk around in all season long.

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