Tracing the trend

Jean skirts were first introduced in the 1970s as a way to repurpose worn denim pants. They have retained validity as a fashion staple on and off ever since. In recent seasons, jean skirts in various styles have emerged as integral key items in many designer collections. One of the most prevalent has been the longer length version, working as a counterpoint to the mini skirt. Just like jeans, long denim skirts can work in any season.

As seen on the runways

For Spring/Summer 2022, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini showed a classic long denim skirt with a jeans-style waistband and an additional front insert.

For Pre-Fall 2022, Burberry’s version was straight and extra-long, with minimal design details, shown under a shirt and coat in matching mid-toned blue denim with maximal details. Long denim skirts have also shown up in directional collections, including that of Vetements for Fall/Winter 2022. This extra long version ­(above) was shown in blue denim stamped with the brand’s logo.The spring/summer 2023 collections included several versions from Altuzzura, Givenchy and Masha Popova.

The 2023 pre-fall season is in full swing. Among the fresh denim styles shown by Diesel was an overlong denim skirt with a front triangle panel matched to a cropped shrunken pink hoodie and a wide version of the Diesel logo belt.

Fall/Winter 2022 retail options

The long denim skirt is available at the retail level at all price points. From Maison Margiela, a version with a frayed hem is cut from panels of two-tone denim - 495,- US dollars. Tricia Fix’s version has heavy embellishment on and around the pockets - 268,- US dollars. Levi’s ‘iconic long skirt’ is rendered in a medium blue rinse with front triangle insert. - 98,- US dollarsJoe’s Jeans ‘Maxine denim midi-skirt’ has classic jeans styling with a contrast front triangle insert. - 136.80 US dollars

A long denim skirt is clearly an important key item that will continue to resonate through the following few seasons.