The Latest Early '00s Trend To Return Is The Classic Denim Bag

If you've been paying attention to the latest trends, then you know that denim is back in a major way, and has been for a while now. But the resurgence of all things denim has now made way for an unexpected old friend to come back into the fray; the divisive denim bag. Yep, fashion has very much thrown it back to a time we never thought we'd see again ... the days of yore, when Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears rocked all-denim everything on the 2001 American Music Awards red carpet. You may recall that Spears was holding onto a blue denim crystal purse, and the whole look is pretty much hot again.

We know the denim bag revival is going to be pretty divisive (honestly, we're not even sure how we feel about it), but it's hard to argue that it's not practical. Denim bags come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors, and they're easier to incorporate into a denim ensemble than you might think. That's because denim serves as a neutral in many scenarios, so you won't have to think too hard about what to pair it with (just remember that, right now, denim + denim = good). To prove that, we've gathered up some of the very best denim bag outfits to give you all the inspo you need to dig out your early 2000s accessory.

One way to bring the denim bag trend into 2024 is to carry a quilted version of the accessory. This will add some texture to the bag, so you won't end up looking too matchy-matchy with any other denim pieces you may be wearing. That's one of the key ways to rock double (or even triple) denim in a chicer way, as you're still bringing some differentiation between your pieces.

In the words of Carrie Underwood, "We go together like denim and rhinestones." And hey, if denim and rhinestones are good enough for her, they're good enough for us! Adding some sparkle to a denim bag gives it more of a Western twist that's just to the left of the coquette cowgirl aesthetic we've been seeing so much of in 2024. It's another great way to modernize the accessory and bring some glitz to your look, but in a throwback way.

Hardware is one of the hottest accessories of spring/summer 2024, which is why a denim bag with some hardware is a surefire way to combine two trends into one. Think of something like a stand-out metallic buckle or a denim number with metallic clips, as that will help add some sophistication to your style.

Another way to give the denim bag look a go is to grab a pocketbook with a little fringe. This will add some movement to the piece for a fun addition to your wardrobe. If the fringe feels like a step too far for you though, try a version of the trendy accessory that has longer frayed edges to mimic the appearance of fringe, without all the added drama.

Who said your denim bag had to be made for the streets? There really are no rules here. Heck, you're already carrying around a denim bag, so you may as well go all out and make it your own. Instead of a traditional pocketbook made from the unique material, try carrying a larger denim vanity case for a more structured, unique addition to your wardrobe.