the lucky denim guide

The best denim trends—from soft pastel to sexily studded and edgy motocross to clean, dark, and skinny.

Bonus video: We try on four new looks at Barneys Co-op!

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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Studded

This unapologetically punky style looks a bit dangerous—and quite glamourous.

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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.
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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.

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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.
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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.

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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.

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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.

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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.
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Studded

For the shapes, anything goes—just keep studs hefty and focused at the waistband or down the leg.
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Pastel

Sherbet hues faded to barely-there tones bring a dose of fun, girly energy.

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Pastel

Let the unusual color be the star and make sure the cut is fitted, straight-leg, and mid-rise.
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Pastel

Sherbet hues faded to barely-there tones bring a dose of fun, girly energy.
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Pastel

Sherbet hues faded to barely-there tones bring a dose of fun, girly energy.
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Pastel

Sherbet hues faded to barely-there tones bring a dose of fun, girly energy.
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Pastel

Sherbet hues faded to barely-there tones bring a dose of fun, girly energy.
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Pastel

Let the unusual color be the star and make sure the cut is fitted, straight-leg, and mid-rise.
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Pastel

Let the unusual color be the star and make sure the cut is fitted, straight-leg, and mid-rise.
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Pastel

Sherbet hues faded to barely-there tones bring a dose of fun, girly energy.
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Shredded

Rebellious in the way jeans used to be, these range from frayed to all-out destroyed.

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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.

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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.

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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.

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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.

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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.
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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.
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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.
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Shredded

The most flattering silhouette for these is slim and ankle-length—and worn paired with flats.
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Flared

This true-blue '70s style emits wholesome, all-American sex appeal.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Flared

These are high-waisted and snug in the hips; look for classic colors and a shoe-skimming hem.
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Motocross

Skintight and biker-esque, these have a perfect high-fashion, street-gritty balance.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Motocross

A seductive melding of Road Warrior-ish quilted, stitched knees and curvy-stretchy fit.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

The ultimate day-to-night jean: simple, elegant, and legging-like.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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Dark, Clean Skinny

Low-slung, clingy denim bunched a bit at the ankle.
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