Ah, the denim jacket. Bust open any fashion girl's closet and you're sure to find at least one of these blue jean staples. Since its conception decades ago, the denim number has evolved from being work apparel solely worn by cowboys, miners, and railroad men. Several designers have given the wardrobe staple a unique makeover, birthing cool and chic iterations that can be tossed over virtually any outfit.
Chances are, you already have one of these trusty jackets in your possesion. If you're looking to hit the upgrade button on it though, we've curated a list of ones to shop from established luxury brands and promising local labels. We're talking experimental silhouettes, one-of-one designs, and heaps of personality. Scroll ahead and take your pick!
SHOP: 15 Designer Denim Jackets
1. Dior
Unassuming at first, Dior's take on the jacket proves that, truly, it's the inside that matters. The crisp dark denim piece gets a sophisticated touch with a little sleeve-folding, revealing the French maison's signature oblique motif.
Oblique Denim Jacket, $1700 (approximately P94,683.20), DIOR, dior.com
2. Prada
Pleasantly boxy and perfectly cropped, Prada's zip-up piece has a natural feel to it thanks to a faded wash. Not absent from it is the label's iconic Symbole logo resting on a chest pocket.
Cropped Organic Denim Jacket, €1500 (approximately P91,114.76), PRADA, prada.com
3. Miu Miu
Miu Miu, Prada's more rebellious and carefree little sister, goes for a frayed hem with its cropped creation. The exposed pockets and stitching scream it-girl energy. It's best paired with an itsy-bitsy khaki skirt.
Denim Blousson Jacket, €1550(approximately P94,151.92), MIU MIU, miumiu.com
4. Alexander Wang
Monogram mania is here to stay, with Alexander Wang's jean jacket proudly showcasing the brand's name in white text. Those "Who are you wearing?" questions will literally answer themselves.
Logo Print Denim Jacket, resells for $680 (approximately P37,873.28), ALEXANDER WANG, farfetch.com
5. Carl Jan Cruz
Carl Jan Cruz currently has a crush on raw, unwashed denim with contrast stitching. This jacket is meant to be on the extra-extra-extra large side of things, enveloping the wearer in the high-quality textile.
Denis Biker Jacket in Edition 0, Price available upon inquiry, CARL JAN CRUZ, Instagram/carljancruz
6. Nicolo
Nicolo Perez allows his quirks to take over with his version of the jacket. If that wavy button enclosure isn't enough to enamor you, then maybe its abundance of totally funcational pockets will.
Wavy Utility Overshirt in Navy Medium-Weight Denim, Price available upon inquiry, NICOLO, Instagram/nicoloperez
7. Margiela
Oops, looks like someone "spilled" some bleach onto Margiela's jacket! It's a happy and welcome mishap though, as it's resulted in a rustic brown shade that's hard to replicate.
Cropped Bleach-Wash Denim Jacket, resells for $940 (approximately P52,354.24), MM6 MAISON MARGIELA, farfetch.com
8. Diesel
For a pop of color, Diesel liberally spray-paints its cropped slim number with streaks of yellow. Anyone else see Christina Aguilera rocking this back in the 2000s?
De-Slimmy-S Cropped Denim Jacket, resells for $516 (approximately P28,739.14), DIESEL, farfetch.com
9. Kenzo
Before they were associated with black leather jackets, bikers used to actually wear denim as outerwear. A roadrunner or not, this Kenzo piece is just too cool to pass up on.
Denim Biker Jacket, resells for $1125 (approximately P62,658), KENZO, fargo1ife.com
10. Renz Reyes
Through hyper-intricate engineering, Renz Reyes is able to create the sleekest of lines with his iteration of a jean jacket. The matching bottoms are on our wishlists, too!
Utilitarian Denim Jacket, Price available upon inquiry, RENZ REYES, Instagram/_renzreyes
11. Monohomme Studios
Lace your Canadian tuxedo with a touch of daintiness via Monohomme Studios' v-shaped original. With sheer panels housing hand-sewn embroidery, this is a piece that'll surely turn heads.
V-Shaped Long Sleeve Denim, Price available upon inquiry, MONOHOMME STUDIOS, Instagram/monohomme.studios
12. Area
What do you do when you want to wear a jacket but still want to show off your shoulders? You cop Area's off-kilter number, perfectly bedazzled with silver sequins.
Cut-Out Detail Denim Jacket, resells for $1032 (approximately P57,486.01), AREA, farfetch.com
13. Loewe
Say goodbye to the hassle of constantly rolling up your sleeves with Loewe's light-washed piece, which has metal chains taking care of things for you.
Chain Jacket in Denim, P102,500, LOEWE, loewe.com
14. Jacquemus
With a slit opening up just below the chest, this Jacquemus masterpiece beckons you to put on your best pair of low-rise jeans and to show off that mid-riff.
Nimes Caraco Peplum Denim Jacket, resells for $733 (approximately P40,835.80), JACQUEMUS, farfetch.com
15. Ha.Mu
Sometimes, a regular trucker silhouette just won't cut it. HA.MU has the answer with this ensemble, crafted out of round denim panels that resemble bubbles merrily floating around.
Denim Bubble Jacket, Price available upon inquiry, HA.MU, Instagram/_ha.mu_
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