In the history of men’s fashion on the runway, denim has never been more important than recently. This also became clear at the shows for the fall/winter 2026 season. The variety of silhouettes, washes, surface structures and other details was large enough to arouse the interest of numerous buyers. Here are the highlights from the men’s collections.
The silhouettes of jeans were very diverse this season. Juun J presented them particularly wide thanks to side inserts. The narrowing at the ankle created a balloon effect.
Other brands went back to basics this season. They showed classic, straight-cut jeans, which were often combined with leather jackets or sweaters, as was the case with Willy Chavarria.
Jonathan Anderson opened his show for Dior Homme with a trio of straight-leg jeans in washed blue, bright white and distressed gray.
Like Anderson, several other brands such as Auralee and Egonlab also showed jeans in a vintage acid wash. This created a weathered-looking gray finish.
Raw indigo with its authentic feel remains from last season. Lanvin showed jeans in a standard shape with a matching denim jacket and a logo hoodie.
“Heated Rivalry” is the TV series of the moment. Dsquared picked up on the dramatic theme with a variety of looks that hockey players could wear off the ice. Among them was a denim suit decorated with sheer sequins.
Junya Watanabe’s collaborations with Shawn Stüssy and Levi’s resulted in jeans with a focus on patchwork and hybrid constructions. This offered a more thoughtful and sophisticated take on denim than typical bohemian styles. Overall, the runways in Milan, Paris and New York highlighted how diverse and inclusive the denim landscape will be for AW26.
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