And although we’ve seen plenty of trends emerge over the past year, fall 2026 denim trends carry several spring themes forward, from bootcut to deep indigo washes and colored denim. Cosigned by most of the experts we spoke to, instinctive dressing is back in focus, and no style captures this mood better than straight-leg jeans—specifically, classic shapes that channel vintage denim with a perfectly worn-in feel and authentic true blue washes. Utility detailing also emerged as a key talking point, while earth-toned jeans continue the colored denim trend we’ve seen building—a palette that feels particularly fitting for fall.