We all have a favorite pair of jeans. You know the ones, they’re the perfect pick for running errands, Sunday brunch or just hanging out with friends. While the basic option will always be a closet staple, perhaps it’s time to change things up a bit. If you believe that celebs, models, editors and bloggers are the forebearers of all impending trends, then it’s time to start shopping for embellished jeans that will really turn some heads. From patches to feathers and even skirts layered over top, it seems like traditional denim is taking a slight respite for fall. For some outrageous inspiration for your embellished jeans outfits, simply scroll through the slideshow and then ask yourself if you dare to wear.
Daring Denim
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Olivia Palermo
Olivia Palermo’s Fashion Week looks have become the stuff of legend. The fashion plate served up another unique yet somehow totally wearable ensemble during the latest edition of New York Fashion Week by topping off her feathered jeans with a college chic sweater and a crisp collared shirt before finishing things off with cap-toe pumps.
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Gigi Hadid
Gigi Hadid took model-off-duty to a whole new level in Milan during Fashion Week by sporting a pair of R13 Double Classic Shredded Hem jeans featuring a denim skirt layer. A tucked-in sweater, backpack, round shades and loafers wrapped up the look.
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Rihanna
Proving a Canadian tuxedo can be cutting edge, Rihanna rocked a sleeveless Balenciaga denim dress with asymmetric hem over the brand’s Rockabilly Cropped High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans. She kept the theme going with denim lace-up footwear from her own Manolo Blahnik collab and further accessorized with gold jewelry, a Louis Vuitton box bag and a baseball cap.
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Lily Aldridge
Lily Aldridge embraced the high-fashion biker trend by slipping on a matching denim jacket and jeans sporting leather faux chaps for the Givenchy Spring 2017 presentation in Paris. Black boots played into the tough-girl image.
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Katy Perry
Is there anyone who doubts Katy Perry’s love for Hillary Clinton at this point? Not only did she wear an impressive Hillary getup for Halloween, but the pop singer also showed her feelings for the candidate back in March at a fundraiser decked out in a Hillary tee and colorful Americana jeans.
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Jasmine Tookes
Jasmine Tookes’ eye-catching jeans were not only shredded at the knees, but also featured graffiti on one leg. The model obviously built her outfit around her denim with just a black tee, a draped bomber jacket, a subtle choker and basic ankle-strap sandals rounding out the look.
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Irene Kim
Irene Kim’s linear look included a striped off-the-shoulder top with sculpted sleeves and two-tone Stella McCartney jeans. Rainbow hair, a fringed mini bag and blue velvet boots finished things off.
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Alessandra Ambrosio
No, those aren’t lace-up boots covering up Alessandra Ambrosio’s skinny black jeans. The Victoria's Secret Angel wore Made Gold’s Bianca Lace-Up Jean in Magnet while spending a night out in Los Angeles, which she styled with a red bomber, a choker and black boots.
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Kate Bosworth
Even Kate Bosworth’s casual style is still pretty polished. Just look at how she teamed an ivory tee, a colorful scarf and a leather jacket draped over one shoulder with a crisp pair of cropped blue jeans.
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Julianne Moore
It was the slightly darker frayed hem on Julianne Moore’s jeans that really made an impression. The Oscar winner kept the rest of her outfit pretty basic with a sweater and boots.
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Daniela Braga
Do we call this double denim or triple denim? Daniela Braga was spotted in New York City decked out in a denim blouse and two-tone skinny jeans, topped off by a draped jacket.
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Lola Burstein-Rykiel
Her late grandmother was known for being a pioneer when it came to French fashion, but Lola Burstein-Rykiel clearly relishes taking her own risks by slipping on these wide-leg faded jeans boasting a shredded hem. A colorful striped ribbed sweater and fur-trimmed black shoes completed the ensemble.
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Romee Strijd
While Taylor Hill’s tucked-in tee and high-waisted army green pants drew plenty of stares, Romee Strijd immediately caught our attention in her supremely shredded white cropped jeans. She worked in a pale blue button-down shirt, open to reveal her bra.
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Dilone
In another fashionable model pairing, Dilone and Damaris Goddrie were snapped together after the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show over in Paris. While we appreciate Damaris’ striped dress and knee-high socks combo, Dilone’s sleeveless top, distressed baggy jeans and black kicks basically translate into our ideal weekend wardrobe.
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Tove Lo
Tove Lo went a bit wild in this leopard patterned long-sleeve top and high-waisted black cropped jeans featuring black and red dangling ornaments along the pockets. Patchwork sneaks capped off the look.
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Pixie Geldof
Pixie Geldof slipped on a set of baggy dark denim with red exposed seams decorating the rolled cuffs. An embroidered sleeveless top and silver Mary Janes rounded out her front row look at the House of Holland Spring 2017 show.
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Daria Strokous
Daria Strokous went matchy-matchy during Paris Fashion Week by styling a colorfully embroidered jean jacket with equally bold button fly skinny jeans. The model accessorized with a mini chain-strap bag and some truly flashy footwear.
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Coco Robert
The DJ put her own spin on shredded denim by stepping out in this faded pair with gaping openings. Coco Robert played with proportions even further with an asymmetric-hemmed fuzzy sweater.
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Aimee Song
There was a lot going on with Aimee Song’s ensemble outside the Lanvin Spring 2017 show, from the exaggerated sleeves on her black top to the cap-toes on her pumps. But it was the blogger’s distressed cropped jeans with uneven hems that really made an impact.
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Immy Waterhouse
Immy Waterhouse managed to snag a front row seat to the Christopher Kane Spring 2017 presentation, opting to stand out in the designer’s roaring chimpanzee sweatshirt and graphic jeans. White Converse kicks balanced out the look.
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls showed her stripes during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week with a set of tricolor cropped jeans and a white tank accented by a striped zip-up piece.
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Ece Sukan
If there was any doubt that the 70s are still trending, one look at Ece Sukan’s patchwork flared jeans should put that to rest. The editor/stylist's belted jacket, buckled ballet slippers and crossbody Prada bag tied in seamlessly with her throwback denim.
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Courtney Eaton
There was something vaguely camouflage about Courtney Eaton’s jeans at the Chanel No.5 L'Eau Dinner. Her off-the-shoulder tweed topper, turquoise mini bag and silver sandals only highlighted that fact.
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Lisa Hahnbück
A frequent piece of fashion advice is to pick a focal point by either drawing attention to your top or bottoms. Blogger Lisa Hahnbück ignored that so-called rule by teaming a ruffled-sleeve sweatshirt with cropped flared jeans boasting pearl and tassel accents, not to mention mesh socks.
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Martha Graeff
Martha Graeff enlisted a cropped camouflage short-sleeve top to complement the matching accent at the bottom of her distressed jeans. Shiny black boots balanced out the look.
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Fearne Cotton
Sometimes all you need to be daring is to simply update your current go-to set of distressed denim. Fearne Cotton bundled up in a pink furry coat over in London and brought new life to her shredded jeans by layering a colorful pair of purple sparkly tights underneath.
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Marina Ingvarsson
At the Rebecca Minkoff presentation, Marina Ingvarsson played a little peekaboo with her light cropped jeans that boasted inner dark blue stripes. A yellow moto jacket and sandals with sculpted heels wrapped things up.
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Margaret Zhang
Blogger Margaret Zhang paired a black Victorian-style blouse with thoroughly modern wide-leg jeans featuring contrasting bottoms that gave a rolled effect. Pointy black shoes just peeked out of her dramatic denim.
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Olivia Culpo
Olivia Culpo’s jeans with dark blue hem were ideal for calling attention to herself in the front row at the #TommyNow show during New York Fashion Week. She embraced another trend via the draped embroidered satin bomber and finished off her look with a white blouse and striped sandals.
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Hilary Duff
If you want an easy way to ease into the embellished jeans trend, follow Hilary Duff’s lead and opt for a pair with subtle statement sections like contrasting panels along with understated distressed details.
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Wenjun Lau
Wenjun Lau’s Topshop jeans included white trim that offset the shades of denim and perfectly set off those black heeled mules. The blogger added in a black leather jacket, a top with crisscross neckline and an oversized black tote with pink tassels.
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Laura Tønder
Laura Tønder was all about the bling with her heavily embellished rolled jeans. As if the denim wasn’t scene-stealing enough, she also worked in a plaid semi-sheer top with cut-out accent, a plaid mini backpack in a different color palette and ribbon lace-up black shoes.
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Yuwei Zhangzou
Yuwei Zhangzou’s wide-leg jeans can only really be appreciated from the side. Her flared pants featured a split hem and crisscross stitching up top, balanced out with an oversized button-down shirt.
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