This Season's Must-Have Trend: Denim

This Season's Must-Have Trend: Denim

With fashion month wrapping up on October 4, the street-style and runway shows from New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week have helped to create a clear picture of the summer 2022 fashion trends we can start to look forward to.

Key trends to come out of the Spring/Summer 23 shows - including New York, Milan and Paris - include logomania, cargo skirts, bigger-than-ever flares, hip cut-outs, cowboy vibes, and a huge nod to denim from houses including Givenchy, Balenciaga, Altuzarra, Marni, Ulla Johnson and Fendi.

As denim is one of the hottest trends predicted for Spring 23, the long-loved fabric was represented in the streets just as much as we saw it displayed on the runways. Street-style snapshots show denim worn in a multitude of ways - suits matched back with the bra as a shirt trend, loose and baggy flares with plenty of rips, asymmetrical hemlines, updated Canadian tuxedos, longline shackets, structured silhouettes and oversized everything.

Each of these design details feature in some form throughout the just released P.E Nation x Ksubi collaboration; a limited supply 16-piece capsule bringing together the best of disruptive denim and progressive sportswear.

Spring/Summer 2022 Fashion Trends

Denim with a functional workwear aesthetic is one of the key looks of the moment, and the P.E Nation x Ksubi collaboration speaks directly to the trend.

Bringing the best of street and retro-sportswear and blending it with disruptive denim, P.E Nation x Ksubi is designed to create a fresh fusion for your all day all night wardrobe. A limited 16-piece capsule, the collaboration features raw-finish denim delivered in Ksubi’s signature progressive shapes, matched with active-inspired separates, oversized cuts, custom graphics and soft cotton separates.

Use our style guide as a starting point, then clash it your way.

Spring Fashion: Wide-Leg Denim

More versatile than you might believe at first, a wide-leg silhouette can be instantly dressed up or down depending on the footwear you choose to match it with.

For casual days, go for a laidback look by styling the P.E Nation x Ksubi Runaway Detached Jean in Mid Blue Denim with a classic plain white sneaker and the Grey Marle Bodysuit, or bring in a colour burst with boldly coloured lows or high top sneakers for a bright focus point.

Designed with a high-waisted fit, the flared Runaway is built to match with heels just as much. Pair it up with the Runaway Bra in Mid Blue Denim and Runaway Double Shirt in Mid Blue Denim for a 2022 take on the Y2K Canadian Tuxedo, made infamous by Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 2001 American Music Awards.

Ready to go full urban cowgirl? Cowboy boots are also on the return.

Spring Trends: Straight Leg Jeans

High-rise straight leg denim is having a moment. A classic cut for a reason, the straight leg is a flattering fit that feels comfortable enough to wear all day long and still provide a heightened silhouette. Not overly baggy, not too restrictive, the high rise straight leg is a perfect spring fashion look to wear while the weather still sits on the cool side.

Spring outfits that revolve around the straight leg jean can include anything from a simple white tee and blazer combo, to a tank and heels, platforms and a denim bralette, or reach for heavier outerwear like the P.E Nation x Ksubi Ecru Bomber - a longline jacket with a v-neck finish and shearling feel fabrication.

The P.E Nation x Ksubi Playback Zipped N Ripped Jean in Light Blue Denim is the perfect straight leg starter kit. Featuring gold-plated buttons, authentic rips and raw finish sports zipper closure, style it up or down to suit the moment. Pro tip: Size up if you prefer a low-rise look.

For a statement retro-look jean to own as part of your spring outfits, go with the P.E Nation x Ksubi Playback Pant in Warped Print. Another high-rise straight leg cut, the Playback features a dark custom colour wash and digital kaleidoscope print all over, with matte black hardware rounding out the design detail. It works perfectly with the Noir Bra and Trucker Jacket from the collection, or go head to toe kaleidoscope print by matching it with the Warped LS Crop Top.

Spring Outfits: Slim Fit Jeans

Trends come and go, classics last forever. There’ll always be space in our closets for slim fit skinny jeans. A neutral tone like the all-black colourway of the P.E Nation x Ksubi Noir Melrose Jean provides a timeless investment piece you can enjoy incorporating into spring outfits, and far beyond.

Also perfect styled up or casual, we’ll pair the Melrose with the Noir Bra and a simple crossbody for an all-night-long look, or team it with the Shocking Orange Hoodie and Trucker Jacket for a laidback street-inspired look.

Spring Outfit Ideas: How To Wear a Bodysuit with Jeans

If you’re looking for tops to style back with your favourite denim, there are no limits - tees, long-sleeve tops, bralettes and a classic shirt are all instinctive go-tos. For a fresh approach, one of our favourite spring outfits ideas is matching denim with a cotton bodysuit.

The P.E Nation x Ksubi Grey Marle Bodysuit was custom-built to wear back with the jeans and denim skirt from the collection. Intentionally cut with a loose short-sleeve upper, the bodysuit tapers on the lower for a fitted feel that comfortably sits under denim. A subtle open back and P.E x Ksubi collab branding complete a calm and elevated aesthetic.

Whatever spring wardrobe essentials you go for, choose timeless styles that will go the distance and add value to your streetwear fits, not just for now but 365 days a year.

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