SEASON REFRESH: DENIM
24 August 2026Season Refresh is the blueprint to dressing well as we move into autumn
At some point, summer has to come to an end for normal life to start again. After crazy temperatures, a serious lack of rain, and weeks of wondering why we don’t have air con, there’s a fair few of us ready to welcome autumn with open arms.
Our Season Refresh series exists as a blueprint for dressing through the season transition. Over the coming weeks, we’re covering the major style movements that END. buyers have seen guiding the latest collections across menswear and womenswear. They’re a solid framework when it comes to building out the new rotation.
First up: Denim. Groundbreaking. Denim’s always the one, but this season we’ve noticed a shift in silhouettes and a number of brands pushing the boat out on washes and detailing. Check out our top picks below.
Our Legacy’s much-loved Third Cut model has proven itself as one of the most versatile cuts on the market. Paired with the brand’s pioneering printed distressing, it’s a daily essential with added punch.
It would take you years to achieve a denim finish like this through wear, and it still probably wouldn’t look this good. Some have the time for it; if you want the perfect finish without the effort, Acne Studios.
Japan’s affinity for denim is no secret. Combine the nation’s deep history with indigo dyeing techniques with an eye for detail that’s unrivalled and you’ve got it all sewn up. This pair has a slouchy wide fit that drops perfectly on leather shoes or sneakers.
Maison Margiela doesn’t really do things by the book. This denim jacket features raw hems and tie fastenings to give the style a refreshing new angle. Somehow, it’s still versatile.
Acne Studios is leading the game with denim this season. The massive wide-cut 2022 Trafalgar style is a major standout, complete with hand-applied paint detailing throughout.
Distressed is an understatement for these jeans. Thrashed for a vintage look that you’d be hard-pushed to find in the wardrobe of an actual ranch hand, the finish is achieved with a special dye treatment.
