You may have noticed that by now, skinny jeans have more than proven that they're here to stay—the denim style continues to reign supreme year after year, despite stiff competition from straight leg cuts and flared crops. However, just because something is a classic doesn't mean it shouldn't get a makeover every now and then, and here to tell us about the need-to-know skinny-jean updates for 2018 is Scott Morrison, founder and creator of the beloved denim brand 3x1.
Morrison was kind enough to give us an inside look at the skinny-jean trends he believes will be huge this year. Don't worry—the updates he walked us through are mild enough to make you feel at home, but also sure to liven up your wardrobe and elevate your denim collection.
Ready to see what this denim expert has to say on the skinnies that matter? Keep scrolling for the 2018 skinny jeans update.
Not Quite Skinny, Not Quite Straight
"For 2018, we're seeing skinny jeans evolve into a shape that's not quite a skinny and not quite a straight leg—the silhouette is very flattering and also very wearable, since it's not skintight yet it's still fitted. Our W4 High-Rise Shelter Slim just hit and illustrates this progression, and in a few weeks, one of our favorite new styles, the Higher Ground Crop, will drop, marrying this new silhouette with extreme distressing."
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Longer Inseams
"Speaking of cropped jeans, cropped slim styles are still very relevant, although later in the season, we have longer inseams making a comeback."
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Understated Fringe
"Holden and Slash are iterations of our fan-favourite fringe jeans. For 2018, hems are a little more understated, letting the washes and fits play a more substantial role."
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Now you're up to speed on the trends, get shopping your favourite skinnies before they sell out.
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