Baby pink is the last color we expected to see in Phoebe Philo’s latest denim collection. The quintessentially cool designer, synonymous with a palette of khaki, black, and gray (occasionally punctuated by a flash of bold red) seems an unlikely candidate for pastel play. And yet, this is the magic that defines Philo, who with a single wash of pale pink has shifted the shade’s reputation from saccharine to sophisticated. She isn’t alone. Like earth-toned jeans, the color is making the rounds on the cool-girl denim circuit, from downtown favorite Still Here to Maria McManus’s latest collaboration with Agolde. This spring, all of our favorite jeans are pink.
Vogue’s Favorite Pale Pink Jeans:
Though it may seem tricky at first glance, the shade proves surprisingly versatile to style. Baby pink softens graphic staples like black, white, and deep burgundy, lending them a lighter feel. At the same time, it pairs easily with offbeat neutrals and unexpected tones, like mint green, chocolate brown, or gray. Consider pale pink your new neutral with equal parts polish and play. Here’s how we’re styling pink jeans now.
Sherbet Shades
Pink and green can skew preppy, but in pale-washed pink and icy mint, the pairing feels fresh and directional. Ground it with soft neutrals like brown and gray.
