Yahoo Lifestyle Barrel jeans will be everywhere this spring, plus the best other denim trends for 2025
Jeans are probably the hardest working item of clothing in your entire wardrobe. As such, it figures you likely have more than a few pairs (guilty!), but we'd argue there's always room for more. Especially if you're keen to try a different silhouette, wash or style.
Luckily, there are plenty of new 2025 jeans trends worth getting excited about this szn. While we won't be parting with our beloved wide-leg jeans or our go-to straight leg styles anytime soon, the spring summer runways and beyond (hi, street style set) have certainly piqued our interests.
Below, we've rounded up the seven best jeans trends we're seeing everywhere RN, along with some of our top picks of where to shop the looks courtesy of our fave denim brands. Some 2024 denim trends have carried over to this year – barrel jeans, we're looking at you – so if you have yet to invest in a pair, take this as your sign.
Baggy bootcut jeans
Whether your style muse is Bella Hadid fully in her cowgirl era or Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl halftime show (we know – his jeans were technically flares, but the overall fit and trailing hems nail this trend so stay with us), there's no denying bootcut jeans have had a major resurgence as of late. A key signifier of the early noughties, the 2025 version has been updated with a slightly looser, baggier fit throughout the thigh, finishing in a slouchy flare that's crucial to the bootcut silhouette. Typically more of a men's cut, there's no need to borrow your boyfriend's/brother's anymore.
Mid Rise Bootcut Jean
Kiri Low Waist Loose Flared Jeans
Mid Blue Authentic Bootcut Jeans
Jeans that are a bit extra
Be it studded seams, embroidered pockets, tactile textures, or crystal embellishment, true blues are making more of an effort per the Chanel and Stella McCartney SS25 runways. It might not be party szn, but your jeans will say otherwise. The best part about this trend is the fact you can DIY it. We love the idea of adding patches to the thighs of an old faded pair (like this Desigual style) to give them a new lease of life. However you get in on the look, one thing's for sure: say bye bye to boring denim.
Le Crop Blue with White Embroidery
Blake Studded Wide Leg Denim Jeans
Charlee Wide-Leg Jeans
Barrel leg jeans
Barrel jeans have many names. Carrot, balloon, tapered leg – however you refer to them, there's no denying they are the hottest jeans trend around RN after growing in popularity over the past year. Admittedly, the volume in the leg can be initially daunting, but trust us when we say they are surprisingly flattering. It all comes down to how you style them.
You want to balance the proportions, so try tucking in a t-shirt and adding a belt. Keep jackets shorter than the widest part of the jeans, so you don't lose the shape. As for footwear, kitten heels and ballet flats both work really well, thanks to the slimline silhouette. Bonus points if they have pointed toes. Your fashion trainers and loafers aren't complete no-gos, but may require a cuff roll to show off a little more ankle.
Blue Denim Seamed Barrel Jeans
Cordelia Barrel Leg Jeans
Washed Black High Rise Barrel Leg Jeans
Distressed jeans
Thanks to the prevalence of quiet luxury, we haven't seen a lot of distressed denim around as of late. MM6 Maison Margiela's SS25 show changed that with the brand sending ripped and paint-splattered jeans down the runway. Whether you opt for a small tear here or there, shredded knees, subtle wearing on the back pockets, or the slightest of nods to the trend with raw hems, the look has an easy, laid-back vibe that feels *so* on point for spring.
Z1975 Straight High-Waist Ripped Jeans
Ripped mom jeans
Baggy Jeans with Rips
Asymmetric waistband jeans
It can be hard to find a truly fresh take on denim, but when Kendall Jenner strutted down the Schiaparelli SS25 runway in a pair of dark wash straight-leg jeans with a dipped front waistband, we sat up a little straighter. Loewe, JW Anderson and Agolde all followed suit, proving it's a trend worth taking note of. As for the wearability of the look IRL, we'll be trying a crossover waistband like this Zara pair first and foremost.
Aki Crossover Wide Leg Denim Jeans
V Waist Baggy Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
$320.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Double Waistband Jeans
Belted jeans
I'll confess, I initially dismissed this trend as not for me. I had to be persuaded to try on the Levi's XL straight jeans in store with the promise that the thin denim belt was removable. But when I turned to admire myself in the mirror, I realised it's actually a chic AF addition and makes the jeans what they are. I obvs walked out with them, and I've had compliments every time I've worn them since (which is a lot). It's the easiest way to add a little interest to a classic pair of jeans.
Wideleg Jeans with Stripes and Belt
XL Straight Jeans
Mid Rise Wide Leg Jeans with Lyocell
Jorts
The A-list can keep their micro shorts . This spring and summer, it's the long denim short, AKA jorts , that is set to reign supreme. Functioning in the same way as your denim maxi skirt , they'll be your warm-weather staple. Wear now with biker boots and an oversized leather jacket while you wait for the mercury to rise, or mid-calf socks with loafers and a trench coat for a preppy take.
Longline Denim Shorts
Blue 11.5" Mid Waist Longline Denim Shorts
Baggy Denim Shorts
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