# Denim Menswear Trend, Spring 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/denim Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Denim is one of the 16 fabrics T-Fashion measured at the SS26 menswear shows. The page shows runway looks and press coverage; its share of looks, change against SS25 and the designers behind it are in T-Fashion. Share of looks, change against SS25, rank, designers and cities for this trend are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo). ## In the press Denim came up in 25 articles from WWD, Vogue, Wallpaper* and 10 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion. - WWD, 2025-10-08: [Xuly Bët Spring 2026: Strike a Pose](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/xuly-bet/review/). Denim stayed part of the label's DNA, alongside technical sporting fabrics and slogan prints. - WWD, 2025-10-07: [Meryll Rogge Spring 2026: A Dab Hand on Show](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/meryll-rogge/review/). The preppy phase included mid-blue jeans, knit vests and light worsted wool coats. - Vogue, 2025-06-28: [Undercover Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/undercover). Jeans had wavy hems printed with lyrics, part of a wider program of deliberate distortion. - Vogue, 2025-06-25: [Acne Studios Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/acne-studios). Archive-style jeans had workwear patches, repair details and tape layers, and one outfit used silicon-coated indigo denim. - Wallpaper*, 2025-10-01: [The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happened](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/standout-shows-paris-fashion-week-ss-26-best-of). Acne Studios distressed straight-leg 1996 jeans and coated them with latex. - Numéro, 2025-07-02: [13 trends spotted at the Men's Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Week](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/13-trends-spotted-at-the-mens-spring-summer-2026-fashion-week/). Denim from head to toe at Egonlab and Etudes, including a streetwear take on hooded dresses. - Wallpaper*, 2025-06-25: [The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2026: Hermès to Craig Green](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/paris-fashion-week-mens-ss-2026-highlights-review). Kiko Kostadinov included Japanese denim in its afternoon workwear shapes. - Numéro, 2025-10-08: [Rock sportswear at Ann Demeulemeester’s show](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/ann-demeulemeesters-rock-sportswear-show/). Raw denim joined loose jerseys and tracksuit-like trousers in a casual feel. - FashionNetwork, 2025-10-07: [Summer 2026 looks set to be romantic with Sacai, Zimmermann, Ungaro and Agnès b](https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Summer-2026-looks-set-to-be-romantic-with-sacai-zimmermann-ungaro-and-agnes-b,1771077.html). Agnès b included denim in its retrospective lineup. - Who What Wear, 2025-10-05: [From Subdued to Overstimulated: Glenn Martens Makes His RTW Debut at Margiela](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/maison-margiela-paris-fashion-week-spring-2026). The show opened with wearable denim and leather silhouettes. - Esquire Singapore, 2026-03-18: [Esquire Examines: Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear Part Two](https://esquiresg.com/spring-summer-2026-menswear-part-two-esquire-examines/). At Gucci, the Horsebit appeared as an embellishment on jeans. - Obscura Zine, 2025-10-29: [The Scoop on New York Men’s Day](https://www.obscurazine.com/words/the-scoop-on-new-york-mens-day). Peak Lapel decorated a white denim jacket; Max Esmail incorporated washed denim. - Gulf News, 2025-06-30: [The Kurator's Men's Fashion Week roundup: Summer 2026 in Paris and Milan](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/the-kurators-mens-fashion-week-roundup-summer-2026-in-paris-and-milan-1.500181884). Amiri showed distressed denim, and Dior set sharp frock coats against relaxed denim. - Numéro Netherlands, 2025-06-26: [PARIS FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2026: DAY 2](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-menswear-springsummer-day-2). Acne Studios distressed denim sets and added metallic finishes. - IRK Magazine: [Peak Lapel & Oxblood Zebra](https://www.irkmagazine.com/post/peak-lapel-oxblood-zebra/). Peak Lapel incorporated denim into relaxed clothing inspired by college life. - #legend: [Menswear spring/summer 2026 runway report (part 2 of 2)](https://hashtaglegend.com/post/menswear-spring-summer-2026-runway-report-part-2-of-2). Shiatzy Chen used denim patchworks beside flowing dresses. - Xmag, 2025-10-02: [Acne Studios unveils its Spring 2026 collection balancing intimacy and androgyny](https://en.xmag.live/acne-studios-unveils-its-spring-2026-collection-balancing-intimacy-and-androgyny/). The signature jeans were finished with a plastic coating or cracked paint effect. - WWD, 2025-10-05: [Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2026: Bedtime Stories](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/ann-demeulemeester/review/). Military-style jackets were paired with unwashed denim or leather trousers, frequently stuffed into chunky boots. - WWD, 2025-10-04: [Maison Margiela Spring 2026: Back to Basics](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/maison-martin-margiela/review/). The assortment included a larger selection of denim than before. - WWD, 2025-10-03: [Vetements Spring 2026: Every Day Is Like Doomsday](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/vetements/review/). Skinny jeans featured among the clubwear pieces. - WWD, 2025-09-30: [Lanvin Spring 2026: Happy Birthday, Art Deco](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/lanvin/review/). Menswear spanned bright lime jeans, performance outerwear and imposing coats. - Vogue, 2025-06-25: [Rag & Bone Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/rag-bone). The suit was paired with a denim shirt to feel easier and closer to the customer's real wardrobe. - WWD, 2025-06-25: [Acne Studios Men’s Spring 2026: Coming of Age](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-spring-2026/paris/acne/review/). Experiments included stretch denim coated in latex and jeans with trompe-l'oeil patches and tape repairs. - Vogue, 2025-06-19: [Niccolò Pasqualetti Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/niccolo-pasqualetti). Indigo denim shorts were edged with tulle and worn by male models. - Numéro, 2025-10-07: [Glenn Martens orchestrates a revival at Margiela](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/glenn-martens-orchestrates-a-revival-at-margiela/). Denim joined leather and wool in sculptural silhouettes. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/denim): 14.3% of looks - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/denim): 13.1% of looks ## Runway looks 11 runway looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - LUAR look 34, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/luar/ready_to_wear/photos/0034-9f466d60.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Harri look 8, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/london/harri/ready_to_wear/photos/0008-80159324.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Matières Fécales look 21, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/matieres-fecales/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-a2a0f3ea.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Vaquera look 6, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/vaquera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-f4f41b9c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Calvin Klein Collection look 46, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/ready_to_wear/photos/0046-e0f875a9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - CANEX look 20, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/canex/ready_to_wear/photos/0020-13c2016f.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ferrari look 21, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/ferrari/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-f7e8f546.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Burberry look 2, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/london/burberry/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-cae4c8cc.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tokyo James look 18, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/tokyo-james/ready_to_wear/photos/0018-918f6272.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Shiatzy Chen look 13, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/shiatzy-chen/ready_to_wear/photos/0013-9d5b83ba.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Acne Studios look 25, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/acne-studios/ready_to_wear/photos/0025-3be8e4a6.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **Is denim a trend for spring 2026?** T-Fashion measured denim among the 16 fabrics at the SS26 menswear shows. Its share of looks, its change against SS25, its rank and the designers who showed it are in T-Fashion. **How does T-Fashion measure this?** T-Fashion tags every look of every Spring/Summer 2026 show. The share of looks is the number of looks with the fabric divided by all menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS25. ## Related trends - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/satin): 12.1% of looks - [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/leather): 11.8% of looks - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/velvet) - [Sheer](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/sheer): 5.0% of looks - [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/jacquard) - [Metallic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/metallic) - [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/fine-gauge) - [Sweater Knit](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/sweater-knit) This page is a preview. Every look, the full ranking and the designer and city breakdowns are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo).