As we analyse denim trends for 2025, grey emerges as a dominant alternative to traditional blue. This versatile neutral hue has proven its year-round appeal, offering a modern midpoint between classic blue and black.
Furthermore, grey denim’s adaptability allows it to complement a wide range of colours and styles, making it an ideal choice for consumers seeking wardrobe flexibility. Last season’s runways in New York and Europe heavily featured grey denim across various silhouettes— ranging from bootcut and slim-fit jeans to skirts, dresses and jackets— all showcasing its broad application.
The F/W ’24 collections by designers and high fashion brands have laid the foundation for grey denim’s continued prominence into 2025, solidifying its role in future collections.
Akris introduced a sophisticated take on grey denim with a tailored two-button suit featuring an upturned collar and white contrast stitching, paired with cropped pants, olive socks and green metallic sandals— a modern twist on classic tailoring. Meanwhile, Diesel’s pre-Fall collection embraced an edgier aesthetic, showcasing a dark grey zip-up denim jacket adorned with the brand’s signature puffy logo, paired with skinny grey pinstripe jeans. The look was elevated by accessories, highlighting how grey denim seamlessly integrates into both polished and urban styles.
Kiminte Kimhekim’s F/W ’24 collection presented a bold bustier crafted from repurposed jeans, paired with matching denim and fur-trimmed boots, highlighting the brand’s innovative approach to sustainability and avant-garde design. In contrast, Mark Fast took a modular approach, presenting grey denim jeans with detachable legs, complemented by ankle boots in matching fabric. The look was layered with an oversized stencil-print jacket, worn over a shorter version in the same print, creating a dynamic, utilitarian aesthetic. MM6 Maison Margiela delivered a standout interpretation with straight-legged jeans featuring contrasting waistbands and pockets, injecting a playful twist into the classic silhouette. Paired with a white sleeveless T-shirt adorned with a faux zipper print, the look embodied Margiela’s signature deconstructive aesthetic, merging simplicity with subversive details.
