If you’ve read our fall trend guide or any of our recent shopping roundups, you’re likely aware that dark blue or indigo jeans are a hot denim trend for fall 2025. That said, since the denim category is so vast, dark blue isn’t the only wash that will be big in the upcoming season; black is another trending hue. Designers like Agolde, Toteme, and Khaite have endorsed black jeans, as have It fashion girls like Elsa Hosk, who was recently spotted wearing a pair.
While walking around NYC this week, Hosk was seen wearing high-waisted, slim black jeans that puddled over her Prada pumps. She paired them with a simple leather belt, a white T-shirt, and an elegant leather jacket that cinched at the waist, creating a chic everyday look built on elevated wardrobe basics.
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On Elsa Hosk: Helsa The Peplum Leather Moto Jacket ($998); Prada Antiqued Leather Pumps ($1450)
You might think of black jeans as a fall wardrobe staple that never really goes out of style—and in many ways, that’s true. Interestingly enough, we didn’t see them much last fall. But this year? They’re back—and we know they’ll be everywhere as fashion insiders are already embracing them ahead of the cold-weather season. And it’s no surprise, since they give off a polished and sleek vibe from their uniform wash. That said, if you’re adding a new pair to your collection, look for ones with a high or mid-rise and a straight-leg or slightly boot-cut hem. Keep scrolling to shop the best styles and the pieces needed to recreate Hosk’s chic city look.
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Helsa
The Peplum Leather Moto Jacket
Nordstrom
Relaxed Fit Pima Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt
This simple tee will become the hardest working piece in your wardrobe.
Banana Republic
Mid-Rise Flare Jeans
This sleek pair is a great alternative to Hosk’s black jeans.
Prada
Antiqued Leather Pumps
Finally, the pumps we drooled over when we saw them hit the runway during Prada’s F/W 25 show are now available to buy.
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Gap
High Rise ’90s Slim Straight Jeans
Don’t sleep on Gap’s denim.
The boot-cut hem will pair perfectly with pumps, ballet flats, and ankle boots.
FRAME
The Rodeo Mid-Rise Flared Jeans
This wash has a distressed appearance but it still reads black.
aritzia
The ‘90s Snatched Mid-Rise Straight Jeans
There’s a reason these jeans are called “’90s Snatched.”
AGOLDE
’90s Pinch Waist High-Rise Straight-Leg Recycled Jeans
The ’90s Pinch Jeans from Agolde are a favorite among fashion editors.
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