Will we ever hit denim fatigue? Probably not. There’s just so much to choose from. Case in point: For Fall 2017, designers offered up everything from 2000s-era low-riders (Alexander McQueen) to jeans laced back and front with gold chains (Y/Project). Those anxious to take these wild fall denim trends for a whirl, we salute you. To the rest, don’t worry, this season brings with it plenty of new takes on tried-and-true classics — wearable (but not dull!) styles that’ll serve you for seasons to come.
From artfully embroidered skinnies to straight-legged denim done in visually arresting brights, click through the gallery above for the best of the best jeans for fall, broken down by trend category (trend is such a temperamental word).
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Best Jeans for Fall 2017
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Embroidered
Embroidered denim has been a fashion staple for decades and that's not about to change anytime soon. The pre-fall and fall collections of Adam Selman (pictured here), Jonathan Simkhai, Dolce & Gabbana, Isabel Marant, Each x Other and Gucci were all about denim detailing — strategically placed cross-stitched flowers in particular.
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Embroidered
Zara Mid-Rise Jeans With Floral Embroidery, $69.90 at Zara
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Embroidered
Pilcro Mid-Rise Boyfriend Ankle Jeans, $158 at Anthropologie
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Embroidered
Rag & Bone Marilyn Embroidered Distressed Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $350 at Net-a-Porter
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Embroidered
Topshop Jamie Embroidered Rip Skinny Jeans, $110 at Nordstrom
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Embroidered
Levi's Blue Embroidered 501 Taper Jeans, $140 at SSENSE
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Overdyed
Feeling like mom jeans have reached their breaking point? Switch things up with supersaturated denim. This coming fall is going to be all about bold reds, greens and citruses. When styling your brightly colored bottoms, keep things "simple" and commit to one hue or go the Eckhaus Latta route and reach for a subdued top with a subtle pop of color 'round the collar. (With gender-neutral dressing also on the rise, we figured we'd reference a unisex look from the cult brand's Fall 2017 collection.)
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Overdyed
Martine Rose Wide-Leg Jeans, $648 at Matches Fashion
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Overdyed
Dsquared2 Denim Pants, $118 at YOOX
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Overdyed
Monki Taiki Red Crop Jeans, $64 at ASOS
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Overdyed
Wrangler Cropped Straight Jean, $127 at ASOS
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Overdyed
Alyx SSENSE Exclusive Pink Slash Jeans, $405 at SSENSE
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Center Seams
Turn denim classics on their ear with unexpected seams. A down-the-front seam elongates the leg and adds interest to classic silhouettes. Both John Galliano and Rachel Comey suggest pairing the style with a skin-tone top. (Galliano chose a sprayed-on tank, Comey a close-fitting floral button-down. See a trend?) We're also big fans of the twisted seam.
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Center Seams
Reformation Seamed Jean, $148 at Reformation
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Center Seams
Cinq à Sept Denim Tinsley Pants, $295 at Shopbop
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Center Seams
Good American Good Mix in Blue078, $189 at Good American
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Center Seams
Urban Renewal Recycled Seamed Front Levi's Jean, $79 at Urban Outfitters
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Center Seams
Isabel Marant Parsley Kick-Flare Cropped Jeans, $410 at Matches Fashion
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Rigid
Rigid, 100 percent cotton jeans, stiff and confining though they may be, are now de rigueur. Unsurprisingly, Raf Simons' Americana-inspired Calvin Klein runway was full of the stuff. Break your cool, androgynous jeans in and we promise you'll be rewarded with an irresistibly tailored fit.
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Rigid
Acne Studios Indigo Log, $290 at Totokaelo
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Rigid
Re/Done Originals Rigid Stove Pipe High-Rise Jeans, $251 at Matches Fashion
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Rigid
Raey Press Straight-Leg Jeans, $150 at Matches Fashion
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Rigid
La Garçonne Moderne Selvedge Denim Jeans, $485 at La Garçonne
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Rigid
A.P.C. High Standard Jeans, $210 at A.P.C.
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Cropped and Wide
Kick up your heels (and show off your ankle boots) in the silhouette favored by old-timey fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and Lauren Bacall. Pair your cropped wide-leg jeans with a fitted top and abbreviated jacket in suede, corduroy or velvet — any tactile material will do.
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Cropped and Wide
& Other Stories Crop Denim Jeans, $85 at & Other Stories
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Cropped and Wide
The Frankie Shop Imported Wide Leg Blue Jeans, $119 at The Frankie Shop
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Cropped and Wide
Eve Denim Charlotte High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, $338 at Matches Fashion
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Cropped and Wide
Eloquii Wide Leg Cropped Jeans, $79.90 at Eloquii
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Cropped and Wide
M.i.h Jeans Caron Jean, $295 at M.i.h Jeans
