Celebrities are preparing for summer with jean shorts and denim coordinates, but they’re not giving up their dark jeans.
All black was the go-to uniform for “Materialists” star Dakota Johnson while in New York City. Broadway performer Brandon LaVar attended the Tony Awards in a washed black Levi’s jacket and shorts adorned with white crystals.
Dark wash jeans were preferred by “Abbott Elementary” actor Chris Perfetti. Teyana Taylor also chose dark denim—Schiaparelli’s gold-embellished jeans and jacket—for a press event in NYC. The multi-hyphenate entertainer styled the look with Timberland boots and a New York Yankees baseball cap.
Related Stories
Dsquared2 jeans decorated with rhinestone fringe were part of Gwen Stefani’s look Wango Tango in L.A. At the same event, K-pop boy band Xikers channeled the ’90s in rhinestone-embellished logo hoodies and baggy jeans. Each member of the 10-person bag wore a different style, ranging from heavy distressing, pinched details and patchwork to jeans with carpenter details and cargo pockets.
Loose fits continue to be a dominating force in denim. Janet Jackson tapped into ‘’90s nostalgia by wearing baggy jeans to 2025 American Music Awards. Actress Mindy Kaling paired loose-fitting jeans with an asymmetrical top. Justin Bieber was spotted in Aelfric Eden’s $79.95 “King of Super Baggy” jeans.
Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer. Whitney Port hopped on the jort trend in a pair of pleated long shorts.
In Los Angeles, Tiffany Haddish tapped into a country vibe with a matching denim blouse and bootcut jeans. Shaboozey continued to combine modern denim fits with rodeo styling the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Country singer Brittney Spencer stepped out in bellbottoms at the Variety Power of Women event in Nashville.
Denim remained to be a staple on the red carpet, albeit in unusual ways. French actress Isabelle Hupper wore several all-denim Balenciaga looks during the Cannes Film Festival, including a backwards jean jacket. Actress Ava Morse wore a dark denim gown trimmed with fur to a premiere of “Elio.”
