2025 Denim Trends: The Year Selvedge Breaks Through To the Mainstream?

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for denim.

Fashion cycles are aligning, and it seems selvedge denim could take centre stage once again. With six key trends emerging, style-conscious consumers are being pulled closer to the world of well-made, heritage-inspired jeans.

Here’s what we’re seeing:

• Darker Washes – Timeless, versatile, and still a must-have.

• Vintage Denim – Repro brands are stepping in where authentic vintage has become unattainable.

• Higher Rises – Tailored menswear inspires a return to higher waistlines.

• Wider Cuts – Baggy is back, but selvedge brands keep it wearable.

• Turned-Up Cuffs – Once a selvedge hallmark, cuffing is now everywhere.

• Western Style – Cowboy cuts and rugged classics are riding back into the spotlight.

These trends offer plenty of opportunities to explore new styles or reconnect with old favourites.

Whether you’re new to raw denim or have been breaking in pairs for years, this year’s trends offer inspiration for every denim journey.