Colored denim is the season’s sartorial wild card, with flashy styles in cobalt blue, powder pink, and cherry red topping carts. But one denim wash has the broadest appeal: earth tones. Cool and refined, Zoë Kravitz is a particular fan of the muted hue, sporting The Row’s dusty brown style with her transitional coats and signature black ballet flats. The luxe label isn’t the only one embracing the new neutral—Ossou’s light brown jeans starred in Vogue Shopping’s latest denim shoot, alongside a pair from Citizens of Humanity.
Vogue’s Favorite Earth-Toned Denim
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Like its close closet counterpart—the classic blue jean—earth-toned denim can be styled as a statement or pared back to monochromatic pieces. In a classic ’90s silhouette, Levi’s beige jeans act as a chic foundation for Kallmeyer’s striped tee, Auralee’s navy blouson, and red-hot thong sandals from Christopher Esber. The same holds true for styles from Mother and Slvrlake, both of which anchor everyday looks with ease. Rùadh’s slouchy pair, on the other hand, feels distinctly of the moment, pairing seamlessly with Toteme’s vibrant red trench and Phoebe Philo’s loafer-like pumps. Also on our radar is Róhe’s structured jean in rich beige—a clean, modern base for Marina Moscone’s printed scarf top, A.Emery’s flip-flops, and a croc-embellished doctor bag from Altuzarra.
Of all the It items to splurge on this spring, earth-toned denim is undoubtedly among the coolest. Below, shop nine outfits that prove why the notable neutral stands out from the rest.
