EASY RIDER

A new denim trend promises to kick skinny jeans into high gear.

Skinny jeans show no sign of riding into the sunset anytime soon—but they are getting an oil change.

For spring, practically every denim brand we previewed had a motocross-inspired pair in their line-up. From closet mainstays like James Jeans to upstart Vintage1, indigo has been awash in knee patches, thigh detailing, and zipper openings.

But you don’t have to wait until it gets warm to start your engines—we found the best in biker chic denim to help rev up your well-worn skinny jeans. Throw on your leather jacket, kick on your favorite boots, and pull on a pair - it's going to be a wild ride.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS



This story was published on November 9, 2009.