Defined By Denim: Glue Denim
Defined By Denim: Glue Denim
The way that we wear jeans changes faster than you can say “selvedge denim”. At Glue Store we are making styling jeans so much easier by deconstructing the latest trends and pinpointing the staying styles. Glue Store is Australia’s number one destination for denim. Find everything from jeans to skirts to shorts to shirts to jackets all in the one location. Double, or even triple denim isn’t for everyone, so we also curate quality garments and footwear to balance the denim in an outfit that you will be wearing on repeat.
Autumn and winter collections at this year’s fashion weeks showcased the latest denim trends worldwide. Large, dramatic cuffs on jacket sleeves and jeans were a favourite. While slouchy jeans are still going strong, they have been somewhat sidelined by wide-leg fits with exaggerated width through the leg and often, interrupted length finishing at the ankle or cuffed to appear shorter.
Much-loved and ever-popular Y2K elements such as low-rise jeans remain popular, this time with a modernised fit to match the changing times.
Don’t be afraid to be bold with how you wear your denim. This season, designers are emphasising large proportions and flashy details. Proenza Schouler used double layered waistbands to give a sense of excess and volume, while Loewe went with oversized and ripped details to give an edge to the humble denim jean.
Denim is a massive category at every fashion week event annually for good reason; Denim has evolved through the years alongside us. As each decade has passed, the trends that defined it dropped off, consigned to history books and pop culture fads that we cringe at only a few years later. But denim is eternal. Since its heyday in the San Francisco Gold Rush, to its rebellious reimagining by cowboys, punks, mods, and James Dean’s Rebel Without a Cause, it has continued to reimagine its place in our lives. Today, a pair of jeans can mean anything you want them to.
Here are the top three categories for how to wear denim in 2024.
Baggy Jeans
Abrand has been nailing baggy jeans every season. This year, they are nailing the width-over-length look. Pair with an oversized leather jacket or plaid shirt and dressy shoes for an outfit as intentional as it is cool.
Masters of baggy denim, Ksubi, are back with a new collection. Chanel the LA rap scene with a hoodie and baggy jeans. Keep the top layers long to draw length through the body and create that undeniable West Coast look.
You may be wondering what to do with your cargo jeans that you bought in the height of the trend last year. Don’t throw them away! This season, utilitarian style is set to continue with panelled detailing on baggy jeans and angled pocketing. The trend will continue in popularity as it evolves into iterations with a focus on denim tooling in more voluminous styles.
Denim On Denim
If, like Abrand, you have a penchant for matching sets, pair a denim waistcoat with a skirt or wide-leg jeans in the same wash. The cowboy trend has worked its way well and truly back into the modern repertoire. Here, Abrand give it an update in this unique wash, ensuring that your denim set stands out from the rest. Interrupt the look with a pair of ballet slides for a fit that is uniquely you.
Denim jackets never went away, you just strayed too far from the light. A denim jacket can do wonders for an outfit. Opt for a royal blue number by G-Star RAW and style it back with tapered denim jeans and a plain white tee for a vintage look that is sure to carry forward with each season. It’s called the Canadian Tuxedo for a reason. A denim jacket and jeans are a tailored-casual look that can make your day-to-day outfit look dressed up and more formal fits dressed down. Mix and match the bottoms with pants or chinos if you want to create a more subtle look, and pair with dad sneakers or Converse.
Elevate your denim-on-denim outfit by using tailored-look denim. This season, darts and pleats are being incorporated into denim fits to give them a more structured look. Look to Levis for timeless vintage cuts that flatter any body. High-waisted styles hold a universal appeal. Pair with a black leather jacket for a look that is equally rock & roll as model-off-duty.
Curated looks from Neuw Denim feature all the hallmarks of the season’s biggest trends, including their signature dart stitch at the back of the ankle. Pair a slim fitting denim jacket with dramatic cuffs, pointed collar, and matching jeans for a look can go from the office to the office party.
Offset the denim-on-denim look with embellished jeans by Ksubi. Embellished jeans are the biggest curveball trending this season, with Taylor Swift wearing a bejeweled pair to this year’s Superbowl. These are the antithesis to the utility trend and provide an easy point of interest when wearing a matching set.
Tinted Denim
G-Star RAW have perfected tinted denim in season-specific colours like light green and pale pink. Muted tones ensure that each piece is wearable and mix-and-matchable. G-Star offers matching sets with cropped, long sleeve tops for a practical look that can be worn as is or layered with other pieces.
Wear a Ksubi denim jacket in a gradient colourway to draw more colour variation into your outfit in a subtle way.
Neuws just in: Neuw Denim is offering bold takes on the tonal denim trend, proving that you don’t need to employ a muted palette to pull off the look. A bold, green overdyed jean pairs easily with basics and statement footwear for a meticulously curated look.
Indigo is back in a big way, offering a sleek feel to an outfit that is otherwise defined by denim. Mix it up by pairing with washes in different tonalities or use footwear to draw the eye downwards. Opt for a pair of loafers with tapered jeans and a plain tee for a look that is bang-on every time.
Explore denim in-store, online or on the Glue app now.