Decoding Denim

By: Daryl Angelo P. Baybado (Student correspondent UST) - 11 years ago

TAKE denim in a new direction with endless styling choices. What used to be ordinary men’s work wear now has a wide variety of textures and shades that can be played up or downplayed for any occasion. It can be layered, casual, or basic. See how this modern-day closet staple can be worn in different ways.Ivy

Ivy League boy Look more sleek and polished by layering a sweater over a denim polo.

FLEECE pullover, H&M; denim polo, H&M; denim jeans, Folded and Hung

Shades of cool If you’re not into mixing contrasting acid wash hues, then an all-dark denim ensemble is perfect for you. A plain dark-colored T-shirt under a dark colored denim jacket looks casual and cool.

DENIM jacket, H&M; basic blue tee, Topman; jeans, H&M

Drowning in denim How to look good in an all-denim outfit? Wear it in different shades of blue and contrasting washes or even play with different textures.

DENIM jacket, Zara; denim long-sleeved jacket, 7 For All Mankind; jeans, Folded and Hung

Bad lad A short-sleeved denim polo over a white T-shirt may seem basic but wearing a bonnet over slick hair and slipping into boots will make you look rough and tough.

DENIM short-sleeved polo, Folded and Hung; basic white tee, Zara Man; skinny jeans, Folded and Hung; boots, Forever 21; bonnet, Topman

Photography Raymond Cauilan Styling Edrick Paz Style assistants Paris Delas Alas and Kent Oyabe Grooming and hairstyle Jason delos Reyes Model Gil Cuerva

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