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Denim dreams: The ‘90s denim skirt revival is holding sway – here’s how to wear it

If you’re in the market for a work-life-approved item, the denim skirt is your friend – here’s your street style debrief on how it’s best worn

Fashion and beauty influencer Olivia Palermo wears a blue denim skirt, a denim blouse, and black boots outside Zimmermann during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 day two on March 06, 2023

First teased on the spring-summer ‘23 runways of Givenchy, Burberry, Altazurra, and Ulla Johnson, the denim skirt has received the grown up treatment from last summer’s micro mini skirt, and is refreshed for the season with maxi cuts, deconstructed detailing, and patchwork panelling.

Its best feature is its dress-up or dress-down appeal, with fashion week guests dashing to shows in the function-first skirt paired with chunky boots or sportswear trainers, while others opted to level up the denim with the addition of kitten heels or pops of metallic. So if you’re in the market for a work-life-approved item, the denim skirt is your friend – here’s your street style debrief on how to wear it.

A guest wears a dark wash denim skirt, black boots, a grey cut out turtleneck knit, white sunglasses, and a black Bottega Veneta bag outside Victoria/Tomas during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 day two on February 28, 2023
A guest wears gold earrings, a pale blue multi-coloured striped print pattern silk shirt and matching silk flared pants, a slit midi denim skirt, a pearl-encrusted handbag, and silver shiny leather pointed heels outside Sportmax during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 on February 24, 2023
A guest wears black sunglasses, a white and black striped print pattern t-shirt, a green fluffy oversized jacket, a dark denim maxi skirt, white socks, white shiny leather sneakers, and a brown shiny leather shoulder bag outside Cecilie Bahnsen, during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023, on March 01, 2023
A guest wears brown sunglasses, gold earrings, a white latte ribbed wool zipper pullover, a beige long coat, a pale yellow shiny leather handbag, a blue denim ripped long skirt, and brown shiny leather boots outside Cecilie Bahnsen during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 on March 01, 2023
A guest wears a blue denim skirt with a white top covered by a blue vest and a patterned tie at Spring Studios during New York Fashion Week February 2023
Digital creator Bella Emar wears a white asymmetric shirt with flower corset detailing, a denim skirt with slit panel, black boots, and a Celine bag on May 15, 2023 in Berlin, Germany
All the Pretty Birds founder Tamu McPherson wears a pale yellow floral pattern shirt, a black shiny leather studded handbag, a blue denim ripped midi skirt, white leather heels, black sunglasses, and gold earrings outside Sportmax, during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 on February 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy
A guest wears black sunglasses, a white wool turtleneck pullover, a dark brown shiny leather blazer jacket, a blue faded denim slit ripped long skirt, a green shiny leather handbag from Gucci, black tights, black socks, white leather, and black logo trainersfrom Adidas outside Hermes, during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 on March 04, 2023
Fashion and lifestyle influencer Maja Malnar wears a patchwork denim skirt outside Dolce & Gabbana during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 on February 25, 2023
Grece Ghanem wears a black white shearling jacket, denim jeans, black ankle boots, blue bag and a guest wears brown leather jacket, denim skirt, and sunglasses outside Gestuz during the Copenhagen Fashion Week autumn-winter on February 02, 2023
South African actress Thuso Mbedu wears a denim jacket and matching skirt outside Dior during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023 day two on February 28, 2023

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