The Fall Denim Trend That’s Not for Everyone

August 1, 2014

Still mostly available from high-end designers and worn primarily by Fashion Week regulars, patchwork denim might soon be making its way into a Zara, Forever 21 or Old Navy near you. And while we’d like to endorse something different for denim, we’re not sure this is the trend to back. Do you think patchwork denim can be done with class? Can street styling turn what was once a homemade remedy for torn clothes into something truly chic? We’ve pulled 16 patchwork pieces on the market today to help you form your opinion.

The Fall Denim Trend Even We're not So Sure About

The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Erin Rolled Crop Relaxed Denim Womens Overall $358 at True Religion
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Sandro Piquet Jeans in Black $142 at Stylebop
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Jonathan Simkhai Patchwork Denim Dress $197 at Stylebop
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Vintage 1970s Levi's Patchwork Skirt $228 at Free People
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

BlankNYC Patchwork Denim $88 at Revolve
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

AG Adriano Goldschmied Dark Blue Patchwork The Stilt Cigarette Leg Jeans $149 at Bluefly
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Victoria Beckham Denim Super Skinny Patchwork Jeans $241 at My Theresa
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Karen Millen Patchwork Skinny Jeans $166.65 at Selfridges (U.S. delivery available)
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Current/Elliott Patchwork Buttondown $198 at Anthropologie
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Timo Weiland Carrie Denim-Effect Leather Patchwork Jacket $500 at Saks Fifth Avenue
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Fade to Blue Tri-Color Patchwork Slim-Fit Jeans $119 at Neiman Marcus Last Call
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Lucky Brand Women's Charlie Skinny Patchwork $27.56 at Amazon
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Frame Denim Le Skinny de Jeanne Skinny Jeans $81 at Matchesfashion.com
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Topshop Moto Contrast Patch Denim Shirt $34.99 at Nordstrom
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Current/Elliott The Moto Printed Mid-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans $139.20 at The Outnet
The Questionable Fall Denim Trend

Hudson Jeans Elle Baby Bootcut Jeans (Mad Love) $365 at Nordstrom

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.