Credits: Pre-Fall 26 Denim main image ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Pre-Fall season occupies the key May to July selling window, with denim as its cornerstone. Positioned at the crossroads of seasonless dressing, commercial dependability, and transitional appeal, it delivers precisely what the consumer demands. For Pre-Fall ’26, designers leveraged denim to soft-launch new ideas; experimenting with updated proportions, elevated washes, and subtly directional details. For Jonathan Anderson, an interest in volume has been a defining aspect of his aesthetic since his early career. For Dior Pre-Fall 26, he began with the outline of a classic pair of jeans, then introduced what he described as “couture volume on the side,” creating an entirely new silhouette for the Dior client. There has been significant discussion at trade shows such as Première Vision and Kingpins around the concept of surface interest replacing traditional distressing in denim. At Diesel, Glenn Martens explored this idea, using innovative treatments that push denim beyond its conventional form while maintaining its essential identity. Finally, just as we saw for SS26, designers are using denim to create styles that go way beyond basic jeans, very often creating a head-to-toe look. Here are ten from Pre-Fall 26 that stand out. Christian Dior Pre-Fall 26: designer, Jonathan Anderson Credits: Christian Dior Pre-Fall 26 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Look 21: voluminous jeans of ultra-lightweight faded denim and a matching blouse with a ruffle-neck collar shown with a black suede ‘Bar’ jacket, aviator sunglasses and black and gold flats. Baum und Pferdgarten Pre-Fall 26: designer, Rikke Baumgarten &…
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