The Kingpins Amsterdam are back and with them the Denimheads. These have donned their best denim looks for the return of the physical edition. FashionUnited tracked down the hottest denim streetwear trends on site: it pieces, hip cuts and wild patterns.
Hip hop hooray: the baggy is back
Baggy jeans are deeply rooted in streetwear culture. The trend, which was particularly popular in rap and skate culture in the 90s and 2000s, has already been seen on labels such as Balenciaga, Diesel and Givenchy in previous seasons. But wearers of kingpins also show their preference for wide trousers, which are often worn very low.
Wild decoration
Denim has more to offer than just being a plain material and especially lighter colored fabrics become a canvas for wild patterns. Whether it’s prints such as sketches and lettering, all-over prints in the style of the 70s, embroidery or a DIY approach in which the wearer has picked up the paintbrush himself – the possibilities are almost limitless. Depending on the style and decoration, a wide variety of looks can be created around the denim it-piece.
Patchwork and denim mix
Wild patterns can be created not only with prints and embellishments, but also the combination of different denim fabrics and shades in a piece of clothing can be exciting. It offers an alternative to new products, especially in the DIY sector, and can breathe new life into old pieces: the waistband of a pair of jeans can be found at the bottom end of a jacket and the trouser pockets become part of a shopping bag.
The pieces don’t have to look like an old patchwork quilt stitched together from leftovers. With the right placement and a reduced selection of tones and patterns, even flowing gradients can be created.
It piece: denim waistcoat
Aside from the jeans, the waistcoat seems to be a highlight of streetwear. Pieces with embroidery and differently worked patterns are worn, but also simple models could be seen. This also shows how individual a piece of clothing can be: Shortened denim waistcoats meet inside-out versions that bring out the different materials that are actually not visible. Buttons, zippers and pockets of different sizes complete the selection.
Denim uniform
If all this is a bit too much for you, but still wants to make a denim statement, you can use a two- or three-piece suit in an identical shade. This creates a look that has the look and feel of professional uniforms. Of course, that doesn’t mean that a wide variety of patterns such as batik and leopard print can’t be used.
denim pockets
Matching accessories, which either complement the look or contrast the outfit, offer even more denim. Straight pockets can be a playful and practical addition. Because: Denim is not just denim and offers a large selection in its numerous variations.
