Over the decades, denim trends have been marked by the rise of specific silhouettes, ranging from ’70s bell bottoms to Y2K skinny jeans , but on the spring 2026 runways, designers’ propositions for denim bottoms wasn’t about one defining trend or “It” jean. Rather, the best styles spanned color and fit to embellishment, with wearability, subtle nostalgia and experimentation at the forefront.

Here, WWD breaks down the five best spring denim styles.

MM6 Maison Margiela, spring 2026 Courtesy of MM6 Maison Margiela

Classic Wash

For spring, luxury brands spanning from Acne Studios to Celine upgraded their offering by refining how this classic wash looks and feels with polished denim styles, as seen through MM6 Maison Margiela’s straight-leg jeans .

Khaite, spring 2026 Courtesy of Khaite

Cuffed Skirt

At Khaite, denim continues to be an important category for the brand, as seen via Catherine Holstein’s new risk-taking versions for spring 2026, which featured cuffed-up hems on cropped jeans and midi skirts,…