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Sam Smith and Edie Campbell Rock Spring's Best Denim

Deep, richly hued denim—and lots of it—is being elevated from the mere jean and tailored into skirts and bows and wrap coats and sophisticated workwear.
Photography by Inez and Vinoodh
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    Navy Reserve

    This is a fairly traditional suit, with the double-breasted jacket of a uniform—but it’s way more fun when rendered in coolly casual denim. Model Edie Campbell wears Tod’s blazer ($1,345), knit tank, and pants ($595 each); Tod’s boutiques. Marni necklace. Lanvin pointy-toe wedges.

    Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman

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    Piece of Work

    The American roots of blue jeans are, of course, blue-collar. Here, with a wink and a nod, the trappings of a carpenter’s or lineman’s rough-and-ready gear (deep pockets, double seams) are transformed into points of interest on a polished alternative to the business suit. Chloé shirt ($795) and cargo pants ($895); shirt at Barneys New York stores and pants at Chloé boutiques. Timex watch. Prada python boots.

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    A Cut Above

    The collar is popped and the cuffs turned back, just like we all did with our classic jackets as teenagers—but the corset waist and burst of shearling trim are a matchless improvement. Burberry Prorsum jacket ($2,995) and sequined silk-organza pencil skirt ($3,795); burberry.com. Saint Vintage crystal earrings.

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    Tangled up in Blue

    Combining denim with sequins and other refined frills is very 2015—a lush new take on high-low. Bottega Veneta dress, $4,950; Bottega Veneta boutiques. Miriam Haskell filigree earrings. Dannijo necklace. Erickson Beamon bracelet. Jimmy Choo flats.

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    On the Town

    Campbell—joined by English singer-songwriter Sam Smith—wears a burnished-denim wrap coat capable of going from weekend brunch to a night at a concert hall. Calvin Klein Collection coat and dress ($2,995); Calvin Klein Collection, NYC. Robert Lee Morris Collection cuff. Prada Mary Jane pumps. On Smith: Prada coat. Tom Ford shirt. Burberry Brit jeans. Church’s shoes.

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    Top of the Crops

    Short cuts are everywhere these days, with the cropped look—a little midriff, lots of leg—a natural with jeanswear. Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren jacket ($145) and skirt; select Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren stores. Calvin Klein Underwear tank top, $28; calvinklein.com. Adrienne Vittadini printed scarf. Marni leaf-shaped leather-and-cotton necklace. Chanel bag.

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    Short and Sweet

    Our fascination with mixed weights and textures continues unabated. Here, the natty thickness of creased denim counterbalances the airiness of the perforated top. Louis Vuitton jersey blouse, denim Bermuda shorts, disc earrings, and eelskin boots; select Louis Vuitton boutiques.

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    Gold Record

    The contrasting shimmer makes this military-inspired look more Sgt. Pepper than standard issue. Dries Van Noten jacket ($945) and printed silk skirt ($1,195); select Barneys New York stores. Miriam Haskell for PATCH NYC beetle and spider pins. On Smith: Tom Ford coat. Gucci shirt.

    _In this story:

    Hair: Shay Ashual for Wella Professionals; Makeup: Dick Page
    for Shiseido

    Menswear Editor: Lauren Armes_

TopicsEdie CampbellMusicianDenimSam Smith