The Art of Denim: From Functionality to Fashion

Denim has been a patent fashion item for years, from runway to racks to roads, we’ve seen it everywhere, especially on our legs (a.k.a jeans). We owe this wonder of jeans to two men of the 1800s who created the first pair of jeans which were worn by mill workers and soldiers of the war as durable pants for rough work owing to its tough material. Fast forward to the mid-1900s when Hollywood embraced jeans to promote ‘bad boy’ culture. Soon, they became a symbol of counter culture and the hippie phase of the 60s. And finally in the 80s, came the first pair of designer jeans that the world hails now.

Denim just isn’t limited to jeans anymore, fashion has engulfed itself all over denim and now the shows as well as the streets have seen insane denim trends be it over the top denim dresses or extravagant accessories. And we are here to help decipher the Art of Denim for you and how to wear it in extremely chic ways.

To vamp up your summer state of mind, take a look at these breezy denim outfits 

 Deme By Gabriella

Blue Button Down Denim Playsuit 

Pair this uber cute playsuit with your favourite pair of sneakers and a nude lip for a casual look.

Samatvam by Anjali Bhaskar

 Blue Embroidered Denim Dress 

Match a long necklace and a pair of stilettos with this dress for a fancy day out.

Samatvam by Anjali Bhaskar

Embellished Denim Jumpsuit      

Amp this jumpsuit up with a pair of heels or dress it down with flattering flats, it’s your call! Regardless, you’re gonna get a lot of gazes with this number. 

Shahin Mannan

Blue Beads Embroidered Specky Eyes Motif Denim Shirt Dress

Super cute, Super comfy. Dresses like this are a staple with Oxford shoes.

Denim-ise your office wear with these indigo hues 

Bring out your desi with these ensembles

You can channelise your inner ‘extra’ vibe with these over the top denims

Or go back to the basics, denim bottoms but with a twist

And finally, plunge into the world of denim shoes and bags 

Dress it up or down, denim has grown its wings all over the fashion industry whether its prêt-à-porter or haute couture, designing it is a pleasure and wearing it right is an art.

Article by Mehek Khanna