Still got the blues: How denim is making a cool comeback in the fashion industry


Patchwork designs were seen at the opening of the largest Levi's store in South-East Asia. They show how denim can be modish, modern and edgy. Photo: The Star/ART CHEN

Denim is making a big return this year. The revival of Y2K trends (from the decade spanning 1995 to 2004) has shifted the fabric back into fashion’s spotlight.

Denim-on-denim outfits – at times, frowned upon for being kitschy – is cool again. Denim bags are being touted as a vital accessory too.

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