Printed denim: Seven pretty patterns

From sun-baked to a kaleidoscope of bold colours, the ever-evolving denim trend is red-hot with blossoming florals and tame snakeskin prints.

By Grace Toby

Updated November 2, 2012

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Small floral printed denim from Forever 21

Tie-dye

This washed out, updated tie-dye print will work well with your spring/summer blush and pastel pieces.

Super-stretch tie-dye jeans, $49, Zara.

Snakeskin

A darker shade makes this python print seem tame.

Python print pant, $59, Joe Fresh.

Floral

Inject a boost of flower power with this botanical on-dark-denim print.

Citizens of Humanity Navy Rose, $189, Piperlime.

Small print

Whether you choose the camel or rust version, the delicate floral detailing adds an instant hit of newness to your weekday staple, and is an easy way to transition from colour to printed denim.

Ditsy floral skinnies, $23, Forever 21

Pastel

Pretty in a pastel print, this whisper-soft design kicks up your perennial white denim.

Moto Pastel Geo Jamie Jeans, $55, Top Shop, The Bay

Ombre

These bipolar bottoms are a triple threat of pattern with a botanical, ombre and graphic effect on the front that fades to white on the back.

Botanical Ombre Jean, $295, Alexander Wang.

Graphic

With a heaping dose of digitized graphics and florals, this pair is an explosion of colour and print that’s reserved for the risk takers.

Print skinny stretch, Alicia + Olivia, $189, Nordstrom