What do James Dean, Dolly Parton, and Princess Diana have in common? They, along with the rest of the global population, share an affinity for denim. The canonical blue jean transcends time periods, social strata, gender, and style preferences. In terms of both material and aesthetics, denim is dependable. That’s why a photo of Leon Bridges on a red carpet in 2022 isn’t a far cry from a photo of John Wayne roughly 80 years prior—at least in terms of the ensembles in question. Inspired by denim’s timeless versatility, we’ve rounded up our favorite iconic denim moments in fashion history. With subjects ranging from Britney & Justin to The King, Elvis Presley, himself, we curated looks that continue to inspire our sartorial choices today.
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