Adopted by rebellious teens in the ’50s, loved by hippies in the ’60s, and ripped up by punks in the ’70s, the denim jacket has been continuously transformed and reinvented over the decades.
How to update your denim jacket
If there is one fashion item that's always in heavy rotation, it's your denim jacket. It may be time however for your old faithful to be rejuvenated, reworked, reinvented to give it a brand new lease on life, and to fashionably be there for you, like never before. (Besides, the embellished denim jacket is in the wardrobe of every celebrity and blogger worth their fashion salt, so best you up your denim jacket game right now!)
1. badges/Patches and pins
Denim jacket are been overtaken with badges/patches and embellishments. Depending on the vibe you're going for: subtle or all-out, it's the easiest (no-sewing-required) look to achieve,
For a subtle statement, choose a few iron on patches. Tap into your nostalgia by picking ones from places you've visited or bands you loved growing up. To keep it cohesive, choose a colour scheme or a theme and be selective where you put each patch and which patches you pick. For a more all-out style, add tons of buttons and brooches to your jean jacket on top of the array of patches. Cover the entire back so there's practically no denim showing on the upper panel. Make sure it's covered as opposed to clustered so the design feels intentional.
2. Word/Printing
Write, print, sew or glue on thread to your jacket to make a real statement. Pick your statement or word, and then use your fabric of choice to stitch it onto your denim jacket. Writing your name under your collar is also very on trend or use an embroidery stencil to make it look super pro!
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