The Fall Denim Trend That’s Not for Everyone

By Marisa Swanson

Still mostly available from high-end designers and worn primarily by Fashion Week regulars, patchwork denim might soon be making its way into a Zara, Forever 21 or Old Navy near you. And while we’d like to endorse something different for denim, we’re not sure this is the trend to back. Do you think patchwork denim can be done with class? Can street styling turn what was once a homemade remedy for torn clothes into something truly chic? We’ve pulled 16 patchwork pieces on the market today to help you form your opinion. 

The Fall Denim Trend Even We're not So Sure About

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Erin Rolled Crop Relaxed Denim Womens Overall $358 at True Religion

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Sandro Piquet Jeans in Black $142 at Stylebop

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Jonathan Simkhai Patchwork Denim Dress $197 at Stylebop

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Vintage 1970s Levi's Patchwork Skirt $228 at Free People

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    BlankNYC Patchwork Denim $88 at Revolve

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    AG Adriano Goldschmied Dark Blue Patchwork The Stilt Cigarette Leg Jeans $149 at Bluefly

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Victoria Beckham Denim Super Skinny Patchwork Jeans $241 at My Theresa

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Karen Millen Patchwork Skinny Jeans $166.65 at Selfridges (U.S. delivery available)

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Current/Elliott Patchwork Buttondown $198 at Anthropologie

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Timo Weiland Carrie Denim-Effect Leather Patchwork Jacket $500 at Saks Fifth Avenue

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Fade to Blue Tri-Color Patchwork Slim-Fit Jeans $119 at Neiman Marcus Last Call

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Lucky Brand Women's Charlie Skinny Patchwork $27.56 at Amazon

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Frame Denim Le Skinny de Jeanne Skinny Jeans $81 at Matchesfashion.com

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Topshop Moto Contrast Patch Denim Shirt $34.99 at Nordstrom

     

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Current/Elliott The Moto Printed Mid-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans $139.20 at The Outnet

  • The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

    Hudson Jeans Elle Baby Bootcut Jeans (Mad Love) $365 at Nordstrom

Marisa Swanson
Marisa Swanson

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.

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