24 Vogue Editors Share Their Favorite Denim Picks

Denim and American vogue have been intrinsically linked for the reason that nineteenth century, however particularly so when Editor in Chief Anna Wintour determined to have Israeli mannequin Michaela Bercu on her first Vogue cowl in 1988, styled in an high fashion Christian Lacroix beaded cross sweater and a pair of stonewashed Guess denims. Though stonewashed denims have been the It model in the course of the ’80s, through the years, Vogue has illustrated how denims may be reimagined in refreshing new shapes, types, and silhouettes—from denim attire to skirts. With cooler days and fall in close to sight, take into account choosing up one of many beneath editor-approved denims that can make dressing throughout this transitional season a breeze.

I like a wider-leg jean, and the Le Hardy by Body is a good basic silhouette. 
—Virginia Smith, World Head of Style Community & Style Director

My love for these comfy (with out wanting comfy) Hole denims is already nicely documented, however I can’t assist however wish to hold spreading the information—particularly now that they’re beneath $40! —Willow Lindley, Equipment Director

I purchased a pair of Khaite’s contrast-stitch denim earlier this yr, they usually’ve develop into one in all my most-worn denims. The stitching and modern black wash give them each a classy and polished look, whereas their cropped match and worn-in really feel make them tremendous wearable for informal events. When I’m feeling basic blue, nonetheless, I like these floor-grazing Boyish denim trousers. With their classic wash and excellent match—no tailoring required!—they’re my final basic denims. No inflexible denim right here! 
—Madeline Fass, Market Editor

I’m petite, and being 5 ft two makes searching for denim and pants a problem at occasions with out requiring a visit to the tailor. That’s why I all the time go for cropped denims, and these Mom denims are good for carrying year-round. —Julie Tong, Senior Commerce Editor

I like this vintage-inspired pair by Agolde as a result of the high-waist silhouette completely hugs my physique, and the denim material isn’t too flimsy or stretchy, so it holds its form nicely all through the day. —Alexis Bennett, Commerce Author

The overwhelming majority of my denim comes from Raey. I’m virtually six ft tall, with a protracted torso, so proportions are key for me. These natural cotton (additional plus!) baggy-style denims, with fold element, are essentially the most comfy pair I personal. In case you’re after a thin leg or fitted model, these usually are not for you. However for these seeking to embrace the outsized look, I recommend you nab a pair. Steadiness with a front-tucked tee or bodysuit. —Anna-Lisa Yabsley, World Digital Technique Lead & Govt Director

My denim assortment is all the time in flux—I’m consistently gifting away or lending pairs to my sister and associates, primarily as a result of I don’t have sufficient room in my (very overstuffed) denim drawer. However I can virtually by no means half with my Residents of Humanity denims. They’re one of the best match, notably relating to nonstretch, vintage-inspired types; proper now I’m residing within the Daphnes. —Emily Farra, Senior Style Information Author

These Body denims are the right rise, and the crop is ideal for my quick legs, as I don’t have to get them hemmed! —Rickie De Sole, Govt Style Director, Vogue.com

I’ve been just about solely carrying the Levi’s 501 ’93s. I’ve them in a number of totally different washes. It’s the right lower for me: straight leg, not too tight, not too saggy. Seems good dressed up or down. No-brainer! —Christian Allaire, Style and Model Author

I not too long ago wrote in regards to the Zara denims that went viral on TikTok. After breaking in my pair, it seems they reside as much as the hype—Zara’s high-waist, wide-leg denims seems good on a variety of physique sorts (I’m no waif), to not point out much more luxe than their $50 price ticket. —Rachel Besser, Market Editor

I completely love Goldsign’s Martin straight-leg denims. The standard is great, and they’re good for almost any event. Seems apart, I attain for them consistently as a result of they’re the one pair I’ve discovered that continues to be inflexible and sharp with out ever feeling uncomfortable. —Mai Morsch, Affiliate Style Editor

If there’s one staple in my closet, it’s denim, and I’m all the time on the hunt for a brand new good pair of denims! At the moment loving the high-rise, straight-leg denims by Agolde. With a contact of an outsized match and the right straight leg, these scream classic with a contemporary twist. An added plus—they’re sustainable! —Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Affiliate Style Editor

In relation to denim, I’m a little bit of a purist. In different phrases, it’s often classic Levi’s or nothing actually. Each once in a while, although, pair of assertion denims catches my eye, like this pair by Wales Bonner. The crochet waistband is completely me, but it surely’s actually the entrance pockets that do it for me. Plus the slouchy males’s match sits properly on my hip. —Chioma Nnadi, World Community Lead & Editor, Vogue.com

I scored a pair of Body denims a few years in the past, they usually’re most likely one of many objects in my closet I get essentially the most compliments on. They characteristic an sudden twist on the thin jean with a entrance break up hem and pair completely with my favourite boots. Can’t wait to drag them out once more for the upcoming fall! Moreover, one in all my favourite purchases this yr has been this pair of Levi’s denims. I purchased them on Amazon Prime Day, so that they really feel much more like a steal. They’re one of the vital comfy, form-flattering denims I carry on rotation. —Clarissa Schmidt, Commerce Producer

If it isn’t classic, I’m accepting Neo Denim (that includes round manufacturing strategies) into my assortment. I not too long ago found DL1961’s philosophy on reviving current supplies—the corporate shreds outdated denims and plastic bottles into fibers for brand new denim items like this triangle wrap high. The cotton trade drinks manner an excessive amount of of our planet’s H2O already—even when it’s natural, Massive Cotton makes use of essentially the most water of all agricultural commodities—so it issues that DL1961 makes use of 98% recycled water and clear dyes. Paired with Seashore Brains’s rescued Levi’s, it’s an entire cut back, reuse, recycle message in movement. —Arden Fanning, contributor

I’m most drawn to Re/Achieved’s dedication to sustainability—its choices both characteristic upcycled denim or reduced-water denim, and its design practices put sustainability on the forefront. And these denims, particularly, have my title written throughout them. I by no means put on blue denims—they’re simply not for me!—however I’ll dabble in black. These high-waist, stretch-less stovepipe pants give me that Audrey in Humorous Face look I’m going for. —Lilah Ramzi, Options and Purchasing Editor

I hate denims, however I’ll make an exception for classic males’s Wranglers within the “cowboy lower.” I believe I put on them yearly—or much less—however once I do, it looks like stepping proper into the Badlands. —Steff Yotka, Style Information Editor

If I might put on denim to work daily, I’d, however most pairs simply aren’t dressy sufficient for the Vogue workplace, which is why I’m in love with these paper-bag-waist denims by my associates Nicole and Michael Colovos of Colovos. As a result of they’re black, lots of people mistake them for pants; no person is aware of I’ve them fooled. —Nicole Phelps, World Director, Vogue Runway

These have been one of the best discover ever. Simply your finest denims. Those that really feel such as you’ve owned for ages and match proper. They sit on the good candy spot on the waist, neither too excessive nor too low. Subsequent I’m eyeing the Louis Excessive. —Aurelie Pellissier Roman, Design Director

I like this pair by R13—I all the time get compliments on them. They’ve a excessive match, so all the things is kind of lifted and smoothed from the waist to beneath your derriere. They appear nice with an ankle boot and a cropped knit. —Alexandra Michler, Director, Style Initiatives

After months of deliberating, I lastly purchased Khaite’s Danielle denims, they usually shortly grew to become my favourite denim quantity in my wardrobe (that’s, after getting them shortened by a couple of foot!). They’re unfastened sufficient to make me really feel like I can transfer however nonetheless ultra-flattering with their elongating stovepipe silhouette and lived-in black hue. Now if solely they got here in additional colours. —Zoe Ruffner, contributor

I’ll without end stand by the Wrangler Wrancher males’s denims, which I waxed poetic about in the summertime. It’s as if Atlas have been a jean, holding up your butt as a substitute of the world. —Liana Satenstein, Senior Style Information Author

Really feel Denims in black genuinely match like heaven! They’re made by denim head Stevie Dance, so you possibly can belief they’re the denims goals are manufactured from. —Alexandra Gurvitch, Supervisor, Artistic Growth

The one pair of denims that I possess are these—virtually classic from A.P.C. and nicely cherished, as you possibly can see! I responded to the wonderful shade, after all. —Hamish Bowles, Worldwide Editor at Massive