As someone who wears jeans more often than not, I'm always on the lookout for emerging denim trends to shake up my rotation, and this season I've spotted an entirely fresh offering that's given my denim collection a new lease of life. What's more, is that it's a style that both me and my Gen Z sister—whose wardrobes you couldn't possibly mix-up—have both just invested in. Rifting off the barrel-leg silhouette that soared in popularity this season, the twisted seam jeans trend is the one coming to the fore. Just as they sound, these jeans feature off-kilter seams, sometimes darting down the front of the jean, that work to add a voluminous finish and a point of interest. Having picked up on this emerging look during my work day, you can imagine my surprise when I found out my younger sister had also recently invested in a pair of twist-seam jeans.

More sculptural in design, twist-seam jeans sets themselves apart from their denim sisters using their interesting shape. Wider than a straight-leg style (the style that dominates my wardrobe), this emerging design plays with proportions, creating a dynamic silhouette that gives an outfit far more drama than a standard jeans ever could.

Whilst it feels very fresh for the new season, brands have been working the trend into their collections for several months now. I know that COS's dark grey style would style so well with a pointed-toe heel, and ME+EM's pleated pair will give an evening look the drama it deserves.

Appealing to my Gen-Z sibling's penchant for a baggy jean, and my millennial want to feel on-trend and current, I loved how content creator @andreacheong_ picked up on this in her latest reel.

Saturating the market this season, read on to discover our edit of the best twisted-seam jeans, the denim trend that has both generations on-side.

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Every week, I like to seek out the coolest sales of the moment—Not just because I'm a fashion editor, but because I personally love discovering chic discounted gems. Two places that stood out during my recent search were J.Crew and Abercrombie. J.Crew has The Fall Event sale happening now until October 14 where you can get 40% off select fall styles. Abercrombie has a few sales happening including getting an extra 20% off select clearance until October 7.

From cool jeans and classic dresses to sleek tops and timeless basics, I was more than pleased at all the standout pieces I came across, plus pretty much all of them can be worn year-round. In fact, "closet staple" came to mind when reviewing everything in my virtual cart. Keep scrolling to shop all 30 of my top sale finds from J.Crew and Abercrombie.

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As a mom of two little ones, I am very familiar with the struggle to summon the energy to have a semblance of a fashion moment. In order to make my morning routine more effective in that regard, I have decided to be more intentional in what I keep on hand in both my closet and beauty bag—the idea being to have a solid set of classic pieces, with some trendy moments mixed in, that I can reach for when getting ready. Including a low-lift selection of beauty products that yield high results in the please-make-me-look-rested department.

With that in mind, I broke down my top fashion and beauty finds of the moment below. Think effortless button-downs, cool jeans, and standout dresses alongside effective skincare, glow-boosting makeup, and other essentials. Keep scrolling to discover and shop 30 chic, easy, and reliable fashion and beauty picks that I swear by as a busy mom.

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I'm a fashion editor who loves a great designer sale find, especially if it's at a glorious discount. It's for that very reason I like to keep up to date on the sale sections of my favorite retailers that carry chic designer pieces. One such place that is a regular online haunt of mine in that regard is Ssense. Right now, the sale section is epic. I quickly ended up with an overflowing virtual cart, and I was just on page three of offerings.

Ahead, you can peruse my top finds from the Ssense sale. It's chock-full of discounted gems that scream cool girl. Think everything from sleek bags to classic jeans and standout dresses, as well as timeless pieces like black blazers along with some elevated basics. Keep scrolling to shop 35 incredibly cool sale picks from Ssense's stellar sale section.

I know that fall is officially here when I'm excited to wear jeans again. Denim is such a quintessential part of my look this time of year. Girls' night in the city? Straight-leg jeans, kitten heels, and a flirty top. Short flight? Baggy jeans, zip-up hoodie, and sneakers. My denim collection has never failed me…until now. I have plenty of pairs in my closet, but none of them meet my needs anymore. Luckily, EVEREVE (AKA the ultimate denim destination) has been on my radar for some time now.

With an impressive assortment of styles from some of my favorite brands (I'm looking at you PAIGE, Citizens of Humanity, Mother, and Agolde), I've already fallen hard and fast for all the chic, on-trend styles available at EVEREVE. To help with my natural indecisiveness, the brand thoughtfully curated an edit centered around the top five style trends you need this season—the wide-leg, the cuff, the black wash, the barrel leg, and the full length. I took the liberty of creating some outfit ideas for you to draw inspiration from below. If you want to see which head-to-toe looks to wear for date night, the office, or a quick errand run, just keep scrolling.

Date night calls for an effortlessly chic look. You want to look put together, but also like you didn't need to try. I love the way square-toe flats look under a pair of full-length jeans. This lighter wash pairs perfectly with this slightly sheer white top, creating the perfect look for an evening date. There's nothing worse than wearing an uncomfortable pair of jeans to dinner, and luckily, these have a smidge of stretch that holds you in without making you feel like you can't breathe. I opted for mixed-metal hoop earrings to bring out the gold in the shoes that will peek out from under the jeans as I walk. This purse can be worn as a clutch or on your wrist, tying the entire look together.

When I hear the words "business casual," my brain automatically translates them to "corporate cool." Building an outfit that fits into this category requires a little adherence to your office dress code and a whole lot of trend-mixing. Kick-flare style jeans are a French-girl staple that's been making the rounds again this fall. This cropped style in the black wash is such a versatile, transitional piece to wear with all your seasonal looks. Styled with a collarless jacket with gold buttons and bright-red Mary Janes, this look is a surefire way to garner compliments from your colleagues. The all-black look with a pop of color will always appear polished, even if it didn't take much effort to put together.

Nothing says "model-off-duty" quite like a relaxed outfit. A casual gray T-shirt and jeans is a basic outfit in theory, but a chic ensemble in practice once you add some trendier elements like classic Birkenstock clogs and an oversize jacket. As far as barrel jeans go, I like to think of them as controversial to some, and absolutely necessary to others. I tend to fall into the latter category, but I love this style that EVEREVE refers to as "barrel-ish"—it taps into that tapered, relaxed cut while still maintaining a flattering silhouette. Throw on a dainty gold necklace and suddenly you're the most stylish person running errands in the city.

When a new season is on the horizon, I always feel compelled to give my closet a bit of a refresh. This fall, I am focused on adding in pieces that I can wear for many years to come. In fact, I am dedicated to classic and effortless style with an emphasis on closet staples that are anti-trend at their core. One retailer that is guaranteed to offer a selection that fits the bill is J.Crew, and with various sales happening on the site, there is no better time than now to scoop up some timeless pieces.

Now until September 16 you can get up to 50% off select J.Crew styles that are perfect for fall and beyond. Some pieces already reflect the discount, and others will require you to use the code SHOPNOW when checking out. Below, I rounded up discounted gems that are standouts. This includes pretty dresses, cool button-down shirts, classic jeans, and so much more. Keep scrolling to shop 30 anti-trend closet staples from the J.Crew sale that have my attention.

Each and every September, I remember how much I *love* my jeans. New York weather is always so weird this time of year. One day, we're sweating through our linen vests at the US Open, and the next, we're searching for a shoulder bag that's big enough to fit an umbrella but still cute enough for New York Fashion Week. It's about the time when Instagram starts showing me people wearing their chic denim in Copenhagen instead of their chic swimsuits in Spain. As I say every year, summer is the best, and everything else is objectively worse. Truly, the only thing stopping me from lamenting the arrival of fall is the outfit inspo currently in my feed.

The great thing about these six looks, which range from classic to trendy, is that the denim itself is entirely interchangeable. We all have our go-to pair, and I promise they all work spectacularly with these easy fall outfits. Whether your vibe is high-rise or low-slung, relaxed or straight leg, a faded blue or a dark wash, simply insert your favorite jeans into any of the outfits below, and get excited for cooler weather ahead.

This open-knit sweater from Parfois is perfect over an oversize button-down shirt, but it's the on-trend brooch that makes it feel especially cool. This Oscar de la Renta one is chic, but I love Etsy for more affordable options. Quick styling hack: Be sure to thread the pin through both the shirt and the sweater so the weight of the brooch doesn't pull on the delicate knit. (In fact, do this with a tank or undershirt anytime you want to add a brooch to a knit.)

This white crewneck tee and oversize black blazer are so good—just another reminder of how the '90s really delivered when it comes to super-simple outfit ideas. (Bonus points for the chic bob.) The wash and fit of the faded-blue jeans Lucy Alston is wearing here are very reminiscent of Jerry Seinfeld and arguably the perfect nod to the '90s, but this exact look would be equally as chic with a straighter-leg black style or even a baggier ecru pair.

Anouk Yve is always good for a cool look that feels both polished and highly wearable. Belted denim with a tucked crewneck knit worn under a trench is a classic fall outfit formula, and it only gets better with the addition of a very on-trend pair of suede loafers. There are a lot of chic and pricey options out there, but this under-$150 pair I spotted at Nordstrom is my number one affordable pick.

Leather bomber jackets are everywhere right now. This season, it's all about oversize aviator styles with a vintage vibe and collared, zippered options that feel minimalistic and cool. I like the injection of a punchy color by way of the jacket itself or poppy retro sneakers. Zara is currently doing a great vegan leather bomber for under $100 that comes in both black and brown. My pick is the brown paired with these yellow Sambas.

Vicky Montanari is no shrinking violet when it comes to her fun style, so it's no surprise she ran with bright-red jeans. If you're a little more low-key, swap them out for a black pair, and you still have a trendy take on what's fundamentally a classic look. The cropped trench is this season's take on the fall staple, Tabi ballerinas are the cool crowd's go-to black flats, and there's nothing like a scrunchie, even a neutral one, to let the world know you're not taking yourself too seriously.

Here I am again with the suede, and I won't quit because it's such a key trend this fall. Every blazer and jacket I've spotted recently has been selling out in a flash, so if you're into genuine suede, don't snooze on the below style from Staud that's getting a lot of buzz. Vegan styles will naturally ring in cheaper, and even more affordable is the Will Jacket from Parisian brand Sézane. It's actually a brown quilted velvet versus a suede, but I love that it's giving similar energy for under $200.

I'm the first person who'll tell you that a wardrobe without vintage denim, specifically 501s, is hardly complete or satisfactory. They've been beloved for over a century, and aren't going away anytime soon. However, for once, I'm eyeing another denim style with the same adoration and honestly obsession that I have for my classic, perfectly faded Levi's 501 jeans. And I'm not the only one.

Taylor Russell, the star of Luca Guadagnino's Bones and All and a jury member of the 2024 Venice Film Festival, was spotted in the Italian city a few days ago wearing the exact jeans trend I'm referring to: raw, dark-wash denim. Hers appeared to be of the barrel-leg variety, with a high waist and rust-colored stitching, similar to styles by Tibi and Jamie Haller. With them, she wore a white, crew-neck tee and a cropped, cream-colored V-neck sweater, along with black loafers, a CDG bucket hat, a tote bag, and sunglasses.

On Taylor Russell: Comme des Garçons hat

But Russell isn't the only certified fashion girl choosing the more formal, sophisticated denim style. All over New York City this week—aka New York Fashion Week—show attendees have been opting for darker, raw denim, be they straight-leg, barrel-leg, or flared silhouettes. Specifically, I've spotted them outside of Tibi, Nanushka, and Tommy Hilfiger. And those are just the ones I saw with my own two eyes. When I started looking through street-style imagery, countless more appeared. Instagram's Eva Chen was among the chic dressers I saw in raw denim, styling a wide-leg pair with what appears to be a black Dior Bar Jacket. Stylist Savannah White chose Tibi's Sid jeans, also going the blazer route, though hers was cropped and embellished with multiple brooches.

Convinced? Same. Scroll down to shop some of 2024's best raw denim, from Levi's to Tibi. Trust me, after seeing how many ways this style can be worn, you won't regret packing away your vintage jeans for a season or two.

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Yesterday, the actor and director of Blink Twice made a striking appearance as she arrived for a taping of The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City. She sported a chic ensemble consisting of The Row's baggy jeans, a stylish army-green button-down shirt, trendy sunglasses, and a sophisticated tote bag. In a break from her usual loafers and slingbacks, Kravitz opted for a laid-back look by selecting classic slip-on sneakers from Vans.

On Zoë Kravitz: Vans Classic Slip-On Sneakers ($55); The Row jeans

It might seem "frumpy" to pair casual sneakers with jeans, as celebrities often style them with more polished pieces. However, Kravitz's choice perfectly aligns with the fashion trends of 2024 and even 2025. The fall 2024 runways showcased a dominant theme of relaxed and effortless dressing through wardrobe essentials, and now, we're witnessing the influence of this trend in the market and on the streets. Like Kravitz, we anticipate that fashion enthusiasts from New York City to London will embrace simple pieces and enduring investments more than ever before.

If Kravitz's sneaker look has piqued your interest and you're considering styling these anti-trend shoes with your jeans, keep scrolling to shop some of the internet's best options.

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