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This feature originally appears in Complex's August/September issue.
Denim will never go out of style, but that doesn’t mean the material’s impervious to trends. Designers and brands have come up with a variety of washes and new ways to wear these blues that are anything but basic.
Photography by Jaime Kahn. Fashion Editor: Matthew Henson.
Jacket by Umit Benan, $635, available at thecorner.com
Shirt by Umit Benan, $315, available at thecorner.com
Pants by Folk, $395, available at folkclothing.com
Bag by Parabellum, $2,800, available at parabellumcollection.com
Shoes by Jack Purcell, $95, available at converse.com
Jeans by Olaf Hussein, $327, available at olafhussein.com
Coat by Shipley & Halmos, $995, available at shipley-halmos.com
Shirt by Hamilton, $195, available at hamiltonshirts.com
Stole by Koromo, $130, available at alex-mill.com
Sunglasses by Moscot, $285, available at moscot.com
Boots by Pierre Hardy, $795, available at ssense.com
Denim Shirt by Off-White, $479, available at barneys.com
Pants by Cottweilier, $343, available at wildstylela.com
Shoes by adidas x Rick Owens, $790, available at barneys.com
Jacket by A.P.C., $360, available at usonline.apc.fr
Sweater by MKI, $227, available at mkistore.co.uk
Pants by Engineered Garments, $276, available at nepenthesny.com
Shoes by ETQ Amsterdam, $315, available at etq-amsterdam.com
Jeans by Levi’s Red Tab, $189, available atlevi.com
Shirt by Officine Generale, $120, available at shopwittmore.com
T-Shirt by T By Alexander Wang, $135, available at alexanderwang.com
Shoes by Common Projects $398, available at odinnewyork.com
Jeans by Calvin Klein Jeans, $70, available at calvinklein.com
Blazer by L.B.M. 1911 $1,050, available at Sebastian’s Closet, Dallas
Shirt by J.Crew, $98, available at jcrew.com
Hat by Ebbets Field Flannels, $40, available at ebbets.com
Glasses by Moscot, $255, available at moscot.com
Shoes by ASOS, $123, available at asos.com
Jeans by 3sixteen, $230, available at 3sixteen.com
Jersey by adidas Originals by PALACE, $90, available at adidas.com
Hoodie by Alternative, $112, available at alternativeapparel.com
Shoes by Visvim, $830, available at jeffreynewyork.com
Jeans by Clothsurgeon, $328, available at clothsurgeon.com
Jacket by Abasi Rosborough, $1,445, available at abasirosborough.com
Sweatshirt by Noble Denim, $125, available at nobledenim.com
Socks by Anonymousism, $18, available at unionmadegoods.com
Shoes by Vault by Vans, $100, available at vans.com
Jeans by Twoness, $202, available at nepenthesny.com
Jacket by Mark McNairy, $385, available at fennica.jp
Hat by Woolrich Woolen Mills, $36, available at woolrich.com
Socks by Florsheim by Duckie Brown, $30, available at florsheim.com
Shoes by Birkenstock, $130, available at birkenstockusa.com
Jacket by Stüssy $110, available at stussy.com
Jumpsuit by Second/Layer, $900, available at secondlayer.us
Hat by H&M, $13, available at hm.com
Shoes by Sandro, $290, available at us.sandro-paris.com
Overalls by Liam Hodges, $1,288, available at liamhodges.co.uk
Jacket by Fingers Crossed, $915, available at stock-nyc.com
Hoodie by VFiles Sport Plus, $195, available at vfiles.com
Boots by DSquared2, $1,095, available at dsquared2.com
Jeans by Naked & Famous, $135, available at tateandyoko.com
Sweater by Pringle of Scotland, $1,695, available at pringlescotland.com
Hat by Dime, $30, available at dimemtl.com
Shoes by Nike, $130, available at nike.com
Jeans by Cheap Monday, $105, available at cheapmonday.com
Shirt by Public School, $378, available at barneys.com
Watch by IWC, $5,750, available at iwc.com
Shoes by Public School, $650, available at ssense.com
Jeans by John Elliott + Co, $295, available at johnelliott.co
Jacket by Visvim, $630, available at jeffreynewyork.com
T-Shirt by Jardine, $95, available at jardinedesign.com
Boots by Maison Martin Margiela, $775, available at maisonmartinmargiela.com