With spring season being in full swing now, it’s time to think once again about our denim wardrobe refresh. So it’s always helpful to have some guidelines about what will be trending and where to buy. And that’s where your Denimology team comes in!
There are three key denim trends defining Spring 2026 – pulled from current runway direction, editor reports, and what’s actually showing up in campaigns and street style right now.
1. Straight-Leg Dominance (the new “default”)
- Clean, mid-rise straight-leg jeans are everywhere
- Replacing extremes (super skinny or ultra-baggy)
- Inspired by classics like Levi’s 501
Levi’s 501 90s Jeans ($110)
AGOLDE Ren Jeans ($258)
Ksubi Playback High-Waisted Straight-Leg Jeans ($322)
Bootcut & Subtle Flare Comeback
- Slim bootcut + soft flares are resurging
- 90s icons like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy influencing the look
AllSaints Haldan Leopard Print Slim Bootcut Jeans ($239)
J.CREW Slim Bootcut Jeans ($158)
EB Denim Maria Slim Bootcut Jeans ($295)
3. Barrel-Leg Jeans
- Rounded “barrel” silhouettes gaining traction
- Baggy look with tapered legs, often featuring a dart at the knees
You can also read more about this denim style here.
Never Fully Dressed Printed Barrel Leg jeans ($229)
Madewell The Darted Barrel-Leg Jeans ($148)
BDG Logan Deconstructed Buckle Baggy Barrel Jeans ($89)
