Acne Studios Spring/Summer 2026 focuses heavily on coated denim, glossy leather, and masculine tailoring, blending rockabilly, Western, and Scandinavian minimalism.
Creative director, Jonny Johansson, emphasizes gender-fluid styling and tough textures, especially with coated denim and leather.
Details from this collection:
- Glossy coated denim jeans
- Patent-like leather finishes
- Relaxed straight-leg silhouettes
These coated denim pieces were one of the most distinctive elements of the collection – denim treated to look like leather or plastic.
Key Denim Trends From Acne Studios Spring 2026
1. Coated Denim (Big Trend)
- Glossy, leather-like finishes
- Cracked-paint and plastic-coated denim
- Dark brown, black, and oxblood tones
2. Straight-Leg High-Rise Jeans
- Relaxed but structured
- Longer hem break
- Minimal distressing
3. Leather + Denim Layering
- Leather blazer + denim jeans
- Leather pants + denim shirt
- Coated denim acting like leather
4. Masculine Tailoring With Denim
- Oversized blazers
- Workwear-inspired fits
- Minimal styling
Acne Studio’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection confirms masculine silhouettes replacing overly baggy looks. The return of leather + denim combos and also a come-back of coated denim.
See below the video of the complete show
You can shop for the current Acne Studios collection on their website, at NET-A-PORTER, and at FARFETCH women/men.
