The daily decision "what to wear" is sometimes difficult for us fashionistas. After all, when you have a closet full of trendy pieces, finding the right outfit is no easy task. Which trousers go with the look? What color am I after today? May we introduce: The jeans trend of the hour and the answer to our morning styling crisis - the two-tone jeans. The latest it-piece from the street style stars comes in a two-tone patchwork look and no longer presents us with this difficult decision.
Whether just the pockets on the buttocks, larger patches or even an entire leg – the new denim favorite of fashion professionals combines at least two different colors or washes and effortlessly upgrades every look immediately. One thing is clear: monotony was yesterday. Here you can find out how to style the jeans and everything you need to know about the fashion trend.
Two-tone jeans: the coolest trend of the year
If you scroll through Instagram with your eyes wide open, you will have already discovered the fashion trend on the it girls and influencers. After all, the two-tone denim styles that look as if they were sewn together from two different pairs of trousers come in numerous versions and stars like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid have already stumbled upon the trend.
Good to know: Incidentally, the inventor of jeans is the French label Vetements with their "Reworked Cropped Jeans" with a high-low hem. For the deconstructed style you have to shell out a little over 1,000 euros (!). Fortunately, there are now affordable alternatives from various high-street labels that look amazingly similar to the original.
This is what characterizes the two-tone patchwork trousers
The special thing about the original from Vetements is the cut, which looks as if the pants were sewn together from different pieces of denim - that's why the hem is a little longer at the back. Depending on the model, the two-tone effect is more or less pronounced.
Since then, however, the fashion trend has evolved. A high, accentuated waist and an overlong hem stretch the leg and nestle perfectly against the silhouette. And: In addition to shallow gradients, the patchwork look is currently dominating the fashion scene. Instead of simply combining two nuances in one pair of jeans, the patchwork models look as if they were patched together from various denim leftovers. Good to know: some jeans not only look like it, they are actually made from vintage pieces. Brands such as ELV Denim and EB Denim use old garments that are not destroyed but upcycled. The result is great individual pieces that all look a little different. We think it's great!
If the patchwork look is too flashy for you, look for two-tone jeans with subtle details in a different color, such as dots. Pants with two different nuances on the trouser legs do not have to look exaggerated, because the two colors cover a large area, but for that very reason they appear calmer and more reserved than pants that are made up of many small light and dark patches.
Where can you buy the two-tone jeans?
The patchwork trend is currently omnipresent and so we don't have to pay 1000 euros for a pair of designer trousers to find what we are looking for. A whole range of high-street brands, such as Orsay or Honet via online brand YesStyle, already have some Vetements lookalikes in their range.
Initially, the multicolored pants were mainly available in the skinny version, but now you can also find the trendy style in the straight cut, mom jeans or flared models that are so popular at the moment. High street brand Monki catches two fashion trends at the same time: The "Yulia asymmetrical jeans" is a successful combination of the criss-cross trend and patchwork jeans. The casual pants in the eye-catching black and white tone (which you can shop here for 60 euros) look harmonious and clearly deserve a place in our wardrobe. Another favorite is the colour-block mom jeans from Swedish fashion giant H&M. The model with a high waist and narrow trouser legs can be styled in many ways and is a must for all fashionistas.
By the way, we have linked our five favorite jeans in the picture gallery above for you to shop directly.
This is the best way to wear the two-tone jeans fashion trend
Jeans are simple and monotonous? Nonsense! After all, the designers keep proving how exciting the popular denim models can be. The two-tone jeans in particular look super cool and edgy at the same time. Still not sure how to combine the fashion trend? No problem - we have a few ideas for you.
The most important thing first: The highlight of the casual trousers is of course the two-tone look, which is why this should clearly be the focus. Since the two-tone pants are pretty much something extra, you don't need any unusual combination partners. We prefer simple basics and single-colored parts in muted tones, such as black, white or beige, because these direct the focus to where it belongs: on the two-tone jeans.
Of course, fashion-conscious people can also combine the fashion trend with more eye-catching pieces. Especially in the warm months, colorful color combinations and patterns such as dots or stripes are ideal. But be careful: Here, too, the motto is "less is more". Make sure that you don't mix too many patterns and colors together - otherwise the outfit can quickly look overloaded.
Styling idea number 1: T-shirt and trench coat
The combination of a casual T-shirt and oversized trench coat is particularly suitable for transitional periods and will accompany us stylishly into the next season. GRAZIA tip: A pastel-colored trench coat rounds off an ensemble of patchwork jeans and monochrome T-shirt perfectly. If the mix is too flashy for you, simply grab accessories with colorful accents, such as a mini bag in the popular "Very Peri" tone.
Styling idea number 2: Crop top and sneakers
Just like supermodel Kendall Jenner, we are now unpacking our crop tops, because the short parts are the perfect combination partner for two-tone jeans. If you want to be on the safe side with the trend, opt for a tone-on-tone look. Shades of gray in particular appear reserved and give the outfit a certain laissez-faire attitude. Add a pair of white sneakers and you're already rocking the trend.
Styling idea number 3: color blocking
We would advise against a wild mixture of different neon nuances or eye-catching patterns with this trend. Nevertheless, color blocking can also be implemented very well here. In the meantime, the jeans trend is not only available in the standard denim nuances, but also in more colorful designs. For a true eye-catcher outfit, we therefore use the color palette properly and wear the patchwork trend in exciting colors.
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