Kseniaschnaider FW26 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Denim, with its roots in workwear, is often regarded as the basis of a simple everyday uniform, where volume, length and embellishment usually mark the greatest extremes. Yet the durable fabric offers more scope than it might initially suggest. Rather than revisiting the old question of whether women will wear skinny or wider trousers this winter, designers from London to New York presented several standout pieces that made conventional denim treatments such as stonewashing look dated. Statement jackets FW26 (v.l.n.r.): Diesel, Anrealage and Di Petsa Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The denim jacket is a true classic that, over recent decades, has evolved primarily through different washes, lengths and customisation details such as embroidery and patches. However, this type of piece has far more to offer than serving as a simple trans-seasonal jacket, as designers demonstrated across their AW26 collections. FW26 (v.l.n.r.): Burc Aykol, Balenciaga and Diesel Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The options ranged from an oversized collar, draped around the neck almost like a towel, to added shoulder tabs and ruching, as well as asymmetric cuts and layered constructions. Also on show were a knee-length coat with ruching; a sharply cropped, rock-inspired version with long sleeves; and an elegant style finished with an additional denim train. Adaptable FW26 (v.l.n.r.): Stella McCartney, Tibi, Eckhaus Latta and JW Anderson Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Not only denim jackets stand out from the crowd this season; trousers and skirts also offer several alternatives to standard silhouettes. Adaptability is at the centre of the story. Designers presented…
