Through the Lens of the Sartorialist: Denim Street Scenes: NY Fashion Week

The Sartorialist perused the streets of New York during Fashion Week capturing with his famed camera the looks that were happening off the runway. Check out what we thought was the best in denim.

1. There's no doubt that ripped, shredded and torn jeans are making a strong comeback. There's something about skin peeking through ragged tears, placed in 'strategic' locations, that provides an injection of sex appeal. As an alternative, bleached out spots on indigo give a similar effect and over time will shred perfectly.

2. If you're like the rest of us than you're sooo over excessively baggy jeans on men, however, don't discount this look just yet. Straight legged, abraded jeans that are cuffed at the bottom are a fresh take on this look for both men and women.

3.  The jean jacket and the denim shirt. What can we say. They never really go away, but when they're not in fashion they're relegated to 'knock-around clothes' status. Here they are, fashionably worn as a layered piece and you know what? We kinda like it.

4. Woman aren't the only ones that can rock a skinny jean. The guys have been doing it up since the trend hit, however, as men will do, they've added their own touch to this look. Cuffs add a little dandy to the skinny as seen on the popinjays below.

5. Versatility is key and it's one thing that denim has above all other fabrics. From trendy, to polished, to chic, it's range and influence on style and fashion is limitless.