Carla Gem Buyo

Metro Luxe & Less: White Denim Jeans Are Fashion's Newest Neutral

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<div><em>Welcome to the latest installment of </em><a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Metro.Style</em></a><em>&#x27;s shopping edit: <strong>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</strong>, a weekly series that pairs luxury fashion with its more accessible counterparts, showing you how to achieve the same look and feel across varying price points.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768035741477BANNER.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Metro Luxe &amp; Less: White Denim Jeans by Carla Buyo"/><span class="fr-inner">Metro Luxe &amp; Less: White Denim Jeans</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>White denim jeans</strong> have always been a great alternative to traditional true blues. Its resurgence this year aligns seamlessly with <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2025/12/17/how-to-wear-cloud-dancer-pantone-color-of-the-year-2026-shopping-1400" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pantone’s Color of the Year</a>, <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2025/12/4/pantone-color-of-the-year-2026-cloud-dancer-how-to-wear-style-guide-2130" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cloud Dancer</a>—a soft, luminous white that speaks to restraint, calm, and clarity. As for the silhouette, we’re eyeing for something classic—straight-leg and mid-rise. Whether paired with knits, crisp shirts, or outerwear, white denim functions as a foundation to a stylish casual look.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>White Out</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768035797879Bella Hadid.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Bella Hadid in Aspen during New Year&#x27;s Day | Photo from Just Jared</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The momentum behind white denim was set early in the year when <strong>Bella Hadid</strong> stepped out in Aspen on New Year’s Day wearing white denim jeans styled with a cropped white T-shirt, a navy jacket, sunglasses, a headband, and black boots. The look was deliberate in its simplicity—proof that white denim thrives on confident restraint. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768035845440LOCAL CELEB.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @juliabarretto and @bernardokath on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Elsewhere, the appeal spans geographies and aesthetics. Filipina actresses <strong>Julia Barretto</strong>, known for her affinity for all-white ensembles, and <strong>Kathryn Bernardo</strong> have both embraced the look, while Thai actress <strong>Rebecca Armstrong</strong> and Korean star <strong>Rosie</strong> of BLACKPINK have incorporated white denim into their off-duty wardrobes.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768035890559GLOBAL CELEB.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @rosesarerosie and @beccca on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-ph/shop/product/ralph-lauren-collection/clothing/straight-leg/dylon-high-rise-straight-leg-jeans/46376663162953905" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Luxe Find: Ralph Lauren Collection Dylon High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768035935719LUXE PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Ralph Lauren Collection Dylon High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans | P92,499</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Ralph Lauren’s Dylon jeans distill the elegance of vintage nautical tailoring into a refined, modern silhouette. Cut from classic white denim, the high-rise straight-leg design is anchored by buttoned patch pockets that subtly reference maritime uniforms. The result is poised and purposeful, offering structure without rigidity. Styled with a striped tee or a fine knit, the jeans evoke an ease that feels both polished and lived-in.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/women/jeans/straight/501-90s-womens-jeans/p/A19590032" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Smart Find: Levi’s 501 ‘90s Women’s Jeans</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768035988097LESS PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Levi’s 501 ‘90s Women’s Jeans | P6,500</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Few silhouettes are as enduring as the Levi’s 501, and the ‘90s iteration captures the spirit of white denim perfectly. With a classic mid-rise and a loose, straight fit that falls with just enough slouch, these jeans strike a balance between runway and street. They deliver the charm of a thrift-store find—minus the hunt—making them an accessible gateway into the trend.</p><div><br/></div><p>White denim jeans are a reminder that great style doesn’t need excess to make an impact. Whether chosen as a statement or a staple, they feel exactly right for the year ahead.</p>

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Metro Luxe & Less: White Denim Jeans Are Fashion's Newest Neutral

Carla Buyo

Published Jan 10, 2026 05:00 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 10, 2026 05:33 PM PHT

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