M&S Spring ’26 Denim

There’s a quiet recalibration happening in men’s denim, and for Spring ’26, Marks & Spencer is leaning into it with confidence. This latest menswear denim drop isn’t about chasing novelty. It’s about getting the fundamentals right—then nudging them forward.

At the heart of the collection is a renewed focus on straight and tailored silhouettes. These are the cuts currently dominating global search trends and appearing on the backs of actors, musicians and off-duty athletes alike. Less throwaway, more considered. The shapes feel clean, grown-up and deliberate—jeans that sit comfortably within a modern wardrobe rather than shouting for attention.

The washes follow a similar logic. Deep indigos anchor the range, delivering the kind of versatility that works with a crisp Oxford shirt just as easily as a heavyweight knit. Alongside them, softer ecru tones introduce a lighter note—polished, understated, and aligned with the broader shift towards refined neutrals in men’s fashion. Nothing distressed, nothing gimmicky. Just denim that looks intentional.

What’s interesting here is how M&S positions this as more than a basics refresh. There’s a clear understanding that denim now operates across multiple settings: casual offices, evenings out, weekends that blur into Monday mornings. This collection responds with pieces that can move fluidly between those moments, without needing a full outfit rethink.

Paired with tailoring or layered under relaxed outerwear, these jeans are designed to hold their own. They’re grounded, wearable, and quietly in step with where menswear is heading. In a market that’s growing—and getting more discerning—M&S Spring ’26 denim makes a strong case for simplicity done properly.

THE RAKISH EDIT

Tajinder Hayer