Get creative & revamp your summer wardrobe with some super fresh DIY (that doesn’t support the fatal practice of secret sandblasting in denim factories). You’ll save money, craft some funky new items & make sure your new season denim is ethical in one fun-filled upcycling sesh. Stay tuned for our long awaited denim DIY playlist – it’s bound to get those creative juices flowing.

Mullet Jeans:



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Fresh off the runway. DIY’ing this look could save you $1384. If you need some more convincing/inspo, click here.



Patchwork Denim:

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Simply cut and sew. This one requires a bit of effort (and a few denim scraps) but will get you infinite groovy points. If you hate sewing but want to DIY this look, click here.

Paint Splatter Jeans:



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Channel your inner Jackson Pollock & get some King Street cred this spring. All you need is fabric paint and some art-worthy denim.

Bleached Denim:



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Whack out your bleach & follow this quick tutorial for 100% runway chic.

Cutoff Shorts:

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Turn those weird jeans you bought last year into your fave summer shorts. It’s easy & super satisfying. And you’ll be ready for every festival ever. More info here.

Bling Out:

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Revamp your distressed denim with some good old-fashioned diamantes. This hat is my pick. Sun safe is the way to go.

Frayed 7/8 Jeans:



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Literally takes 10 seconds & a pair of slightly blunt scissors to become a fashionista. Wear with fun socks and a bowl cut.

– Louisa