MOMENTS OF TRANSITION

It might be difficult to imagine a time when it wasn’t cold and dark. However, the END. Pre-Spring ‘26 edit Moments of Transition offers a welcome glimpse of what’s ahead. A gentle wardrobe refresh before the real shift, when layers get lighter, colours soften, and silhouettes feel easier and freer to wear. Highlights from MM6 Maison Margiela, Studio Nicholson and Our Legacy land perfectly for the current weather, yet carry the kind of longevity that will take you well beyond winter as the cold begins to thaw. 

This season is all about versatility. Familiar pieces, trench coats, leather staples, tailored trousers and denim return with subtle updates that make them feel modern without losing their grounding. The palette relaxes, the styling loosens, and the overall mood transitions from cold weather dressing to dressing with intention. 

Flowing trenches from Maison Margiela pair effortlessly with crisp shirting and jersey styles from Acne Studios, mfpen and Our Legacy. Wide, voluminous trousers balance neatly with cropped outerwear. Masculine and feminine codes blend naturally, creating space to experiment — mixing textures, playing with proportions, and letting contrast do the heavy lifting. 

Layering becomes the real hero now, not just for warmth, but for expression. Lightweight knits from Stone Island and MKI, jersey‑on‑jersey combinations, tees over knitwear, plaid shirts under leather jackets, and heritage‑leaning workwear from Carhartt WIP all earn their place. 

These are the pieces that adapt with the weather: easy to pile on when the cold lingers, easy to peel back when the sun finally shows up. Shirts over wide‑cut trousers from Rick Owens and STEL, knits tied at the waist, jackets that feel substantial without weighing you down. True transitional dressing, useful today, and relevant well into Spring. 

This is the moment to reassess what you want to carry into the year ahead. Pre‑Spring naturally leans into investment dressing: structured utility jackets, oversized bombers, relaxed tailoring, trench coats, leather outerwear, denim in baggy cuts. Pieces that earn their place through longevity and versatility — the ones you reach for without thinking. 

The Pre-Spring season at END. also welcomes Ronning, known for its “Everyday Uniform” approach, with rich leather‑collared workwear jackets and bomber silhouettes. Newcomer My Mum Made It injects playful nostalgia into the mix, complementing Damson Madder and House of Sunny’s new additions that champion creative, carefree layering. 

Footwear completes the shift. This season steps away from sneaker‑centric looks and moves toward something sturdier and more refined. Smooth leather loafers from MM6 Maison Margiela, ALOHAS ballet flats, chunky cleated‑sole derbies from Paraboot, and hiking‑inspired styles from Diemme anchor the lighter layers now and transition effortlessly into future seasons.