From the NYFW Spring/Summer 2026 circuit, several denim styles and details stood out. We’re talking about textures, fits, washes, and the ways designers are playing with denim. The vibes we felt were both familiar and fresh.
Below you can find some of the key trends:
| Relaxed & Loose Fits |
| Baggy, barrel-leg, wide-leg, even flares are very present. Comfort + movement are being weighted heavily this season. |
| Distressing & Rips, Y2K-Edgy Details | Ripped jeans make a big comeback, with degrees of distress ranging from mild to dramatic. Rhinestone embellishments & blinged details are layering that edge. |
| Double & Triple Denim / Denim on Denim | Matching denim pieces together – jackets, coats, shirts – sometimes in monochrome washes, sometimes mixed washes. Triple layers are making statements. |
| Creative Wash & Finish Variations | Light bleach, dark wash as well as faded indigo, “dusty” mid-blues. Also overdyes, pigment tinting, and strong contrasts. Some denim is being treated in unusual ways (laser washes, artist-style fading). |
| Extra Long & Wide-Leg | Extreme long hems, wide-legs, very baggy and oversized |
| Structural & Artisanal Details | Details such as front seams, pleating, panel work, contrast stitching. Some designers using denim in more sculptural or pleated forms. |
| Preppy / Tailored Denim | High-rise, skinny or slim jeans paired with structured blazers, collared shirts – but still denim. Polished but with workwear roots. |
Below you can find some very interesting examples about what to expect in Spring 2026:
Collina Strada – Extreme baggy cargos layered with a “hint” of a pleated mini skirt
R13 – Wide-leg jeans with overlong inseams
Coach – Double denim with a midi skirt
Khaite – Dark wash denim with contrasting wide fold-over cuffs
Aknvas – Non-stretch denim in oversized fits, ruffle trims and paneled details. pleated mini skirts
Simkhai – Extreme rips
