We’ve had barrel and baggy, but if you want to give your jeans an AW25 switch-up, it’s all about dark denim.

Yes, it’s true, those darker-than-night shades are back in all their finery. Spotted on the runways at Prada, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, indigo denim is the go-to for autumn/winter 25. With an elevated edge, it’s an alluring transition from those softer summery washes, plus it can look ever so chic if a cocktail catch-up is on the cards.

The designer options are endless, with leading labels such as Khaite, Agolde, and Frame all serving up various selections. Mind you, the high street offering is equally abundant. Zara, Cos, Arket and Mango all have dark denim styles featuring turn-ups, embellishments and contrast stitching. As for the cut of jeans, that’s over to you, with barrel, high waist, wide leg and even slim all still very much on trend.

If you’re looking to up your denim quota, consider an oversized jacket or perhaps a mini dress. Content creators are all over these; using them as layering pieces over shirts or tees and pairing with knee-high boots, it’s the ideal way to embrace some indigo if you’re not a jeans person…

The latest indigo-rinse is sleek, grown-up and the perfect complement to this season’s love affair with all things burgundy.

Dark denim jackets

Dark denim dresses

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