Last summer double denim was THE way to wear denim. For 2011 it has moved on, thanks mainly to Dries Van Noten who channelled the British skinhead look with accents of bleached denim in his summer collection. Paired with soft cashmere, paint-spattered shirts and soft outerwear it looked fresh and modern and banished the 80s stonewash demons.
All by Dries Van Noten from liberty.co.uk
Photographer: Kevin Foord
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool
Model: Josh Parkinson at selectmodel.com
Shot on location at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent, a unique maritime heritage destination with galleries, attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore – open every day from 10am Photograph: Kevin Foord
This bleached jacket is bang on trend for the new denim look. Avoid the double denim look of past seasons and style with block colour trousers like the Jil Sander electric blue
By Nudie Jeans from liberty.com Photograph: PR
Some trends get us all hot under the collar with excitement, and workwear is one of them. Hence our unbridled delight at this vintage worker's shirt-cum-jacket from the home of denim, Levi's
By Levi's from oki-ni.com Photograph: PR
A denim shirt is a great basic for your wardrobe, but finding one that looks slightly worn in and the perfect fit is another ball game. We think All Saints has ticked all the boxes with with this western-style shirt
From allsaints.com Photograph: PR
This faded wash could be interpreted as 'bleached'. It works really well with bright chinos, another of summer's big trends
By Ralph Lauren Black from mrporter.com Photograph: PR
Lee's heritage line, Lee 101, is inspired by the 50s. The faded sandblasted denim and relaxed shape give the perfect worn in look, and we love the leather braces
By Lee 101 from oki-ni.com Photograph: PR
These multi-print five-pocket jeans are not for the shy and retiring among you, but we think they're pretty cool with a plain navy tee and trainers
By Christopher Shannon from oki-ni.com Photograph: PR
We love the faded denim wash of these jeans. Minimal and understated is a great look for summer. Roll up the hem and wear with a white t-shirt and tan leather sandals
By Gucci from mrporter.com Photograph: PR
Double pleat chino jeans - wear with loafers and a tucked-in smart shirt for a pulled together denim look
From bstorelondon.com Photograph: PR
Certain members of the Observer fashion desk have been quite vocal in the past about cargo shorts and their dislike thereof. In the interests of appealing to all tastes and keeping the peace we have included a pair in this gallery for your perusal. They are a pleasant shade of washed out chambray and will no doubt improve with age
By D&G from harveynichols.com Photograph: PR
