12 inspiring ways to wear the DIY denim trend
Look to the left. Now look to the right. Chances are at least one of the people next to you is wearing denim. Jeans, jackets, skirts and shirts, the one time work wear staple has no plans to step down from its top spot as the reigning casual go-to. But with personal style at the forefront of the trend game, it’s time to stand out, get creative and get down with DIY denim.
Back in the day, all it took was an empty afternoon and a fully loaded bedazzler. These days, there are so many options for customization that the choices are dizzying. Add-ons like studs, crystals, patches, paint and embroidery fight for space between destruction details like fringe, punched holes, artful abrasion and shredded hems. It doesn’t matter if you’re sprucing up a pair of old faithfuls, decking out a brand new jacket or taking the Canadian tuxedo to the next level, putting your own spin on your blues instantly makes them feel fresh and different.
If you need a little advice, Diesel stores are offering help in the form of a roaming customization station (mark April 7th in your calendar for the Hudson’s Bay Queen Street store stop and April 22 at the Yorkville location in Toronto). Pop in between 6-9pm and have the experts guide you on the best placement for your patches or on the finer points of where your green iridescent studs should go. The best part is, they do all the work and you get to walk out with a pair all your own.
Flip through our favourite inspiration shots to get the DIY denim look, here.
See more ways to wear denim in our ultimate denim guide »
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Look to the left. Now look to the right. Chances are at least one of the people next to you is wearing denim. Jeans, jackets, skirts and shirts, the one time work wear staple has no plans to step down from its top spot as the reigning casual go-to. But with personal style at the forefront of the trend game, it’s time to stand out, get creative and get down with DIY denim.
Back in the day, all it took was an empty afternoon and a fully loaded bedazzler. These days, there are so many options for customization that the choices are dizzying. Add-ons like studs, crystals, patches, paint and embroidery fight for space between destruction details like fringe, punched holes, artful abrasion and shredded hems. It doesn’t matter if you’re sprucing up a pair of old faithfuls, decking out a brand new jacket or taking the Canadian tuxedo to the next level, putting your own spin on your blues instantly makes them feel fresh and different.
If you need a little advice, Diesel stores are offering help in the form of a roaming customization station (mark April 7th in your calendar for the Hudson's Bay Queen Street store stop and April 22 at the Yorkville location in Toronto). Pop in between 6-9pm and have the experts guide you on the best placement for your patches or on the finer points of where your green iridescent studs should go. The best part is, they do all the work and you get to walk out with a pair all your own.
Flip through our favourite inspiration shots to get the DIY denim look, here.
See more ways to wear denim in our ultimate denim guide »
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