Katie Holmes’s Radical Mom Jeans Are a Revelation

Katie Holmes is a true denim connoisseur. Her day-to-day looks often include jeans, ranging from skinny to more relaxed fits. She’s always willing to try a new silhouette or trend; back in the late 2000s, she even ignited an entire craze for “boyfriend jeans,” those baggy-fit styles that were rolled up at the ankle and worn with stilettos. These days, the stylish mother is continuing her love affair with the classic workwear staple. Case in point: yesterday, she was spotted in New York City in a radical pair of “mom jeans.”

Holmes slipped on a no-fuss style (baggy fit, straight leg) that had a twist: an asymmetrical button fly and a large quilted patch, shaped like a star on the left thigh. That vintage Americana vibe is one that many labels have been experimenting with on denim: it’s been everywhere from B Sides jeans to Junya Watanabe, who has made the patchwork detailing a signature. Holmes paired hers with a plaid button-up, cozy cardigan, and studded ballet flats by Chloé. Meanwhile, a large brown hobo bag—which is also having a resurgence!—tied in perfectly to her mom-on-the-go aesthetic.