Y2K Fringed Gradient Wide Flare Denim Jeans

Wide-leg flare jeans in white denim with a heavy gradient wash across the fabric, running from light at the centre to deep grey-black at the seams and hem. It's the kind of jeans you'd wear to a gig or a late afternoon wandering through the city with your mates. The wash is uneven and paint-like, sitting somewhere between tie-dye and a hand-distressed finish, and the wide flare opens dramatically from the knee down into an oversized, pooling hem with raw, frayed edges. The waist sits low with a single button fastening, standard front pockets, and a slim waistband with belt loops.

These are easy to style because the white base keeps them from clashing, and they are versatile enough to work across a lot of different looks. Pair them with a cropped fitted long-sleeve and chunky boots to lean into the grunge aesthetic. The unique feature here is the pooling raw hem, which is intentionally oversized and draped rather than cut to a standard length. Layer a wide belt over the low waist, or keep it minimal with just a chain necklace and small hoops.

Designed to add to the outfit, it slots easily into a simple daily errand outfit and just as easily into a more thought out tailored weekend fit. It works with many outfits across loads of aesthetics, not just Y2K.