The “Avant-Garde” Styles
Denim is no longer just a staple; it is now a study in architectural form and precision tailoring.
No longer just a staple, denim is now a study in architectural form and precision tailoring. These edits bridge the gap between raw edge and elite sophistication, showcasing the visionary brands that lead the way. Step into a world where high-fashion refinement is woven into every single stitch.
Fashion is currently obsessed with the tension between the casual and the monumental. This season, designers have stripped away the excess to focus on the raw integrity of denim, treating the fabric with the same reverence usually reserved for evening wear. We are witnessing a transition from the ‘everyday jean’ to the ‘object of desire.’ Through precise engineering and structural innovation, labels like The Row and Alaïa have turned heavy cotton into fluid sculpture. This edit celebrates that metamorphosis, offering a sophisticated blueprint for those who demand their essentials be nothing short of extraordinary.
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Look 1
1. The Row, Meritas cashmere turtleneck sweater, approx. ₹1,12,920
2. Alaïa, High-rise barrel-leg jeans, approx. ₹98,470
3. Bottega Veneta, Small Andiamo, approx. ₹4,24,580
4. Maison Margiela, Tabi 60 leather ankle boots, approx. ₹90,340
Look 2
1. Khaite, Danielle high-rise straight jeans, approx. ₹47,170
2. Saint Laurent, Lavallière-neck silk-satin blouse, approx. ₹2,00,010
3. The Row, Soft Margaux 15 bag in leather, approx. ₹4,26,330
4. Celine, Margaret loafer with Triomphe chain in polished bull, approx. ₹1,25,000
Look 3
1. Loewe, Anagram wide-leg jeans, approx. ₹72,570
2. Bottega Veneta, Cotton-blend jersey turtleneck top, approx. ₹61,230
3. Maison Margiela, Tabi leather Mary Jane pumps, approx. ₹1,41,600
4. Givenchy, Voyou Medium leather shoulder bag, approx. ₹3,00,250
Look 4
1. Dries Van Noten, Wide-leg jeans, approx. ₹45,350
2. Jil Sander, Cotton poplin ruffle shirt, approx. ₹1,08,850
3. Ferragamo, Hug soft shoulder bag, approx. ₹3,53,770
4. Marni, Fussbett shearling sandals, approx. ₹47,260
Look 5
1. Givenchy, Cocoon high-rise barrel-leg jeans, approx. ₹89,800
2. Jacquemus, The Bahia shirt, approx. ₹58,510
3. Gucci, Bamboo 1947 small bag, approx. ₹4,44,480
4. Valentino Garavani, 40mm VLogo Signature slingback pumps, approx. ₹1,07,940
All prices mentioned are approximate and may or may not include taxes.
From the January 2026 issue of L’Officiel India.
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