The New York City designers may soon prove to be the ones to pave the way for true newness in the denim market. From Marc Jacobs’ novelty yet accessible silhouettes such as the paperbag pant to William Rast’s explosive distressed finishes, the story is only partly told. Diesel offered experimental shades and finishes that opened the door to new colors and feels while G Star showed how old and new; raw and bleached could live side by side in perfect harmony. Rock and republic did not disappoint; they stuck to their beat and offered the edgiest ‘star’ quality denim this city has seen in some time. Check out our picks for the top denim influencers from NYC!