Denim is a staple in the Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collections seen at New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks. However, designers are reimagining the blue jean by experimenting with a wide range of innovative fits, reshaping silhouettes and creating bold new styles.
From exaggerated proportions to skin-barring jeans, these creative twists on classic denim pieces are redefining how the fabric is worn.
Bootcut
Sparked by the Western trend and ignited by Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show performance, bootcut are piping hot for F/W 25-26.
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Instead of leaning into the fit’s natural cowboy aesthetic, designers interpreted the fits in a variety of unexpected ways. Flocked finishes, twisted seams and moto-inspired artwork led the bootcut (and its more dramatic cousin, the flare fit) into new directions. The jeans fit seamlessly into collections without its shape being the main focal point.
Flare jeans were key to telling boho stories on the runway, however. The fit was central to Chloé’s collection of rocker-meets-free-spirit ruffled tops and statement coats.
Low Rise
Designers have been hinting at the comeback of low-rise jeans for several seasons, but the Y2K fit made its most striking return yet on the F/W 25-26 runway.
Attendees at Diesel’s show got an eyeful of bum-cleavage as models passed by in the Italian brand’s ultra-low jeans. A single zipper kept on Off-White’s low-rise jeans with moto-inspired stitching and high-contrast washes.
Other iterations of the low rise were less revealing and focused on details. Julie Kegels’ low-rise, slouchy jeans were a contradiction of styles, combining a frayed waistband with a classic dark wash and leather belt. Meanwhile, Avavav exaggerated silhouettes by styling jeans with high rises low on the body. Crinkled finishing effects and patch pockets emphasized the jeans’ wide legs.
Baggy
Baggy jeans have been a mainstay on the runway since the pandemic. They continue to be the go-to silhouette for with designers with most offering numerous options in dark and medium washes. However, the big fit is evolving as brands apply more design details.
Marine Serre decorated baggy styles with its signature moon logo, offering a print alternative to logo mania. Pleats added a touch of formality to Sunnei’s slouchy styles. The roomy bottoms also provided a lot of space for designers to experiment with dye effects. Colorful overdyes added a pop of color to MSGM’s baggy jeans, while Ferrari presented a fresh take on tie-dye.
