For SS26 Denim looks that go beyond basic jeans
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When Jonathan Anderson presented his debut collection for Dior Spring/Summer 2026, the 74 mesmerizing looks offered so much to take in that one could almost overlook the subtle denim mini-skirts and pussy-bow blouses tucked among them. Yet they were there—proof that Anderson, like several designers this season, embraced denim as a richly expressive fabric, capable of transcending its origins in the classic jean. Washes and finishes ran the gamut, from deep indigo to bleach and tints and distressing, deconstruction and patchworking. Here are ten examples from the SS26 season.
Marques’ Almeida SS26
Look 33: a cropped corset top, cargo pocket jeans and a maxi-length belted layer, all in stone washed blue denim.
Andersson Bell SS26
Look 95: three layered slip dresses under a pair of jeans cut off and frayed below the waist and given denim inserts below the knee.
FDMTL SS26
Look 51: a shirt in a patchwork of washed Japanese style denim pieces with hidden placket and flap pockets and a distressed jacket styled as a skirt
Han SS26
Look 15: a cropped denim jacket in a light blue wash and stenciled logo and matching shorts.
Aknvas SS26
Look 6: a light blue corseted denim dress with panniers attached with cross stitched laces and matching thigh high waders.
Orefice SS26
Look 1: a long line jacket in washed and distressed light blue denim with stand-up collar and matching pleated front below the knee shorts.
Phillip Lim SS26
Look 16: a collarless jacket with fitted waist and peplum in white-washed pale blue denim with four pockets and matching asymmetric hem skirt with pockets in a darker wash.
Sacai SS26
Look 25: a jacket in medium blue wash denim patches and white canvas inserts with frayed edges and a matching bubble skirt fashioned from jeans.
MSML SS26
Look 41: a loose fit aviator suit in dark denim with center zip, four pocket details and a belt.
Ahluwalia SS26
Look 19: a dress in light blue stone wash with a split and knotted waist and asymmetric buttons