EditorialSPRING DENIM STATEMENTS
9 April 2025As the weather begins to change, now is the time to refresh your spring denim rotation.
As eternal as they come in the world of fashion, denim’s enduring impact as a staple fabric has seen the hardwearing cotton material reign supreme since the humble denim jean was first created back in 1873. An American workwear essential that became an everyday style across the world, denim’s legacy has seen the humble and relatable fabric go through a variety of reinventions, treatments and stylistic approaches.
Helping you to select a new denim style for your springtime wardrobe refresh, we’ve trawled through the END. site to deliver some of our favourite denim pieces for men and women.
CLASSIC WORKWEAR STYLE
Originally designed for those working as miners, cowboys and railway workers way out west by Levi Strauss, denim jeans and jackets were a go-to workwear staple in the late 19th century. Changing little over the subsequent century, apart from cut and fit, many brands still create denim pieces that retain the fabrics traditional workwear sensibility.
A straight, loose fitting denim jean, the Brandon Pant from Carhartt WIP has got you covered for a classic jean style that nods to the brand’s workwear heritage. Crafted from a 13.5oz denim, the American brand’s trademark logo sits proudly to the back pocket as a hallmark of quality and tradition.
GRUNGE REVIVAL DENIM
While denim has been a symbol of countercultural movements throughout the second half of the 20th century, the ‘90s saw denim return once again, connecting grunge aesthetics with washed denim, baggy fits and faded patinas. Forever connected to musical subcultures, denim remains as popular as ever for its stylistic impact.
Blending a classic grunge sensibility with their Scandinavian minimalist approach, Acne Studios’ Philo Trafalgar Midi Skirt is denim in ankle-length perfection. Cut from a light blue washed denim and distressed with paint splatters for an artistic look, the Swedish brand perfectly deliver ‘90s throwback style in spades.
PRINTED DENIM
If you’re after a look that extends beyond the confines of traditional denim but maintains the effortless cool of the time-honoured fabric, then look no further than printed denim. From bold animal prints to trompe-l’œil, we’ve got you covered.
Taking the trompe-l'œil technique to the extreme, Acne Studios’ Torn Scribble Baggy Jeans blend grungey aesthetics with a bold all-over print. Covered in rips and scribbles to create a distinctive and visually dynamic layered effect, the bold jeans offer up a twist on classic destroyed denim.
PLAYFUL ANIMAL PRINT
As eternal as style itself, animal print has long been a mainstay within the world of fashion. Perfect for adding some visual flair to your outfits, animal print women's denim jeans will always have a place in our hearts.
Incorporating their signature leopard print into their denim offering, Copenhagen tastemakers GANNI present their eye-catching Stary Denim Jeans. Reflecting the brand’s wild and playful aesthetic, these statement jeans continue the brand’s longstanding fascination with the animal print.
DENIM JACKETS REVISITED
The humble denim jacket. A perennial staple of menswear and beyond. With origins in workwear, the timeless jacket style continues to remain as popular as ever, taking it's rightful place as a perfect spring garment for layering or wearing solo when the weather improves.
Offering a modern take on the style staple, British luxury sportswear brand Cole Buxton looked to essential workwear denim jackets, transposing timeless design onto their signature boxy silhouette. Subtly distressed and with a faded stonewash, the Type II Denim Jacket delivers iconic rugged style, rendered beautifully for the contemporary age.
SHORTS FOR SPRING
One of the biggest trends of 2024 shows no sign of slowing down in 2025: jorts. Capturing the imaginations of many, now that spring has come back around it’s the perfect time to reintroduce jean shorts to your rotation – a versatile favourite.
Presenting essential style from Khloé Kardashian’s brand Good American, premium denim sits at the core of the label’s philosophy. Dropping these Denim Cargo Shorts in a stonewashed indigo denim with a distressed hem, Good American takes the oversized jorts trend from 2024 up a notch.