Fashion Top Denim Trends By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 7, 2007 @ 04:24PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Tom Schierlitz Top Denim Trends 01 of 05 Tom Schierlitz HIGH BACK This newly fashionable look contours the hips and lengthens the legs, but perhaps the best feature-as out try-on proved-is that you can bend over without bearing all. Mona style, Mavi, $88. 02 of 05 Tom Schierlitz CROPPED LEG Gray, in all its sexy, smoky permutations, is a major tone for fall jeans. This tapered and cropped pair boasts a slit opening at the hem, a sweet little detail. Harlan Style, Earnest Sewn, $210. 03 of 05 Tom Schierlitz ZIPPER DETAILS For Converse's first-ever clothing line, designer John Varvatos featured these dramatic skinny jeans accented with zippers and redolent of the eighties. Converse by John Varvatos, $225, at Bloomingdale's. 04 of 05 Tom Schierlitz BUILT-IN SOCKS How injeanious! No more baggy knees, broken zippers, or thick ankles. Thirteen has fused jeans with socks: Tucking into boots is an absolute breeze. George sock style, Thirteen Denim, $230. 05 of 05 Tom Schierlitz LEATHER WASH I can't believe it's not...leather. These cotton stunners have been treated to resemble the skin. Purple rivets, buttons and lining play up the post-punk vibe. Hailey style, Lee, $150.