Regardless of the season, fashion’s attraction to denim is resolute. Designer jeans went from oxymoron to fashion fixture in the ‘80s, and this winter season, there is a distinct ’80s mood, and with that comes a looser, taper-leg trouser style.

 Personally speaking the piece of the season is this one by Alaïa. Pieter Mulier explored «sculpture through clothing» for the Maison’s F/W 202323 collection, and that’s exactly how I’d describe these jeans. Defined by their exaggerated proportions, they sit high on the waist and have balloon-like tapered legs. The light-blue denim has been stonewashed and faded by hand to give them a worn-in effect.

High-rise tapered jeansicon by Alaïa

Below I have rounded up the top denim pairs that are elevating your closet staple this season. Some come with more exaggerated proportions, some with less. It is now up to you to choose which one is your favorite.

LoL, Sandra

Horseshoe high-rise boyfriend jeansicon by Citizen of Humanity

Vetan tapered jeansicon by Isabel Marant

Metallic high-rise tapered organic jeansicon by Ganni

Cutout high-rise wide-leg jeansicon by Maison Margiela

Sanna Slice cutout high-rise tapered organic jeansicon by Agolde

Long Barrel high-rise tapered jeansicon by Frame

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
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