When shopping for black jeans in the past, I was always looking for the most jet black, dark and saturated (wash wise) pair I could find. I mean, it’s fair to say that’s a fundamental piece for anyone’s closet, and I do own a pair or two of those. However, I always end up saving those only for special occasions for fear of washing them and having them fade. Now, I know I have posted in the past about some pretty awesome fadeless black jeans from brands such as Level 99 and DSTLD in the past, but I haven’t owned any of those yet and still was afraid to wash the nice black pairs I have and love.
After reviewing a pair of faded black jeans from Level 99, as well as this pair from Kill City, though, I kind of grew into the faded black look, and I’ve always been a fan of dark grey jeans (specifically skinny). It wasn’t until this Fall though, when I started to notice an emergence of jeans with similar washes as a new trend this season. I’m hooked! I recently grabbed a pair of Levi’s® 710 Super Skinny in Dark Steel as seen above, and they are now one of my absolute favorite jeans in my closet, apart from their amazing fit! I know they are a bit more on the grey side, but they definitely have more of a faded black look, especially in the back. I now have a strong taste for any jean that looks like they were once a jet black, but worn and loved (and washed) for many years, especially in the vintage realm. Here are some other favorites below that I am currently craving!
Images: Shopbop. Hudson Stark Moto Pants in Disillusioned, THE GREAT. Nerd Jeans in Durango Wash and AG The Legging Jeans in 2 Years Carbon
Images: Shopbop. Citizens of Humanity Rocket High Rise Skinny in Firebird, Cheap Monday Second Skin Shadow Jeans in Shadow and BLANKNYC Side Zipper Jeans in Wicked Hard
Images: Shopbop. Rag & Bone/JEAN The Skinny Jeans, Citizens of Humanity Racer Low Rise Skinny in Tempest and 3×1 W2 Split Seam Bell Jeans in Black Stone
Images: Shopbop. R13 High Rise Skinny Jeans in Dirty Black, Current/Elliott The Super High Waist Stiletto in Bad Company and FRAME Le Skinny de Jeanne Jeans in Mercer
Images: Shopbop. G-Star 3301 High Rise Skinny in Medium Aged Restored, Weslin + Grant The Reckless Moto Skinny in Gasoline and Etienne Marcel Star Skinny in Black Stars Faded
Images: Shopbop. Etienne Marcel Lace Up Skinny in Black, Free People Vintage Stretch Midnight Magic Pant in Black and James Jeans Twiggy Crux in Blacked Out
Images: Shopbop. Level 99 Lily Skinny Straight in Stone, GRLFRND Karolina High-Rise Skinny Jean in Travelin’ Band and GRLFRND Natalia High-Rise Skinny Split Jean in Hot Stuff
Images: Shopbop. Etienne Marcel Crop Denim Jacket and Denim X Alexander Wang Daze Denim Jacket in Grey Aged
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I’m so glad you did this post! I love black denim and faded black is amazing, there’s so many gorgeous styles! I think the Rockets are my favourites!
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Makes me happy you loved this post Lorna! I have no idea why the faded black denim craze only hit me within the last few months…but I guess denim tastes are always evolving 🙂