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The A-2 Jacket I Never Wear, and What It’s Taught Me About Building a Wardrobe

There are a few pieces in my wardrobe I don’t really wear. Pieces that, I feel, don’t really belong in my style, however much I want them to.

One example is an A-2 leather jacket from Simmons Bilt—the one below, the one I’m wearing above is a vintage one I picked in San Francisco in 2013. The Simmons Bilt is custom-made, “lightweight” goatskin, and obviously fits me perfectly. A genuinely beautiful jacket. And I almost never wear it.

The real reason: I’m not really a leather jacket guy. Deep down, I probably wanted a biker jacket—that might’ve suited me better. But a biker jacket would totally clash with my sneakers, because it “requires” engineer boots, and then I’m suddenly Marlon Brando.

So the A-2 hangs there. A truly great jacket pointing somewhere I’m not going.

This is what happens when you start building a wardrobe before you’re clear on your denim style. Or when you think you can pull off a signature piece that’s just not you. The wardrobe guide is here to help: once you know your denim style, it’s time to start building a wardrobe around it, in the right order.

In This Issue of the DH Weekly

What I’ve learned about buying the wrong thing at the wrong time from the story of that leather jacket I almost never wear. This issue goes behind the wardrobe guide from my New to Raw Denim series.

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Foundation First

I’m probably not the only one who’s bought a leather jacket “too early.” You might also be tempted to get that pair of grail boots before you’ve figured out your jeans. Or a pile of accessories before any of it has something to work with.

My A-2 is a good example because it’s a signature piece—the kind of thing that defines an outfit and maybe even your entire style. It was an aspirational purchase: I bought it for the version of me that wears leather jackets (a version that doesn’t exist), not the one where I’m on a cargo bike doing school runs in Danish weather.

A leather jacket is wind-resistant but not really breathable, and definitely not something you pack light with. Leatherheads will disagree, but I’m not looking for a fight. My point is: a signature piece only works when the foundation is solid enough to carry it. And an aspirational purchase only works when your actual life gives it somewhere to go.

The wardrobe guide in the New to Raw Denim series runs through the categories in order—jeans, footwear, base layers first, then shirts, jackets, knitwear and outerwear, and only then the details that complete an outfit. Your denim style will influence every decision. And some of the advice is counterintuitive: on boots, on base layers, on when not to buy the thing you actually want.

The Full Series Is Already Live

This guide is part of the New to Raw Denim series. Once the wardrobe is there, the next guide is about keeping it going—how to look after everything you’ve just built. Or start with the hub if you’re coming in cold.

One thing I’m genuinely curious about: is the Foundation/Main Rotation/Details framework actually useful, or does it feel like too much structure? Let me know.

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Hollywood glamour meets French couture. Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Cruise 2027 collection brought undone California cool to the runway with distressed denim, fluid silhouettes and cinematic craftsmanship under the lights of Los Angeles.

So yes, ripped jeans are definitely not going anywhere. In spite of so many brands trying hard to push dark indigo denim, it looks like both ripped and clean dark denim will have to “live side by side”! (That’s, at least, your Denimology editor’s humble opinion!).

Anderson made distressed denim one of the defining elements of his first Dior Cruise collection. Rather than treating jeans as casual basics, he elevated them through couture techniques and Hollywood-inspired styling.

The most talked-about denim innovation was the use of fine silver chains threaded through ripped areas of the jeans to imitate loose cotton fibers.

From a distance the jeans appeared heavily distressed, but up close they revealed meticulous jewelry-like craftsmanship. It was one of the collection’s clearest examples of Anderson blending couture techniques with everyday garments.

The tension between refined Dior tailoring and worn-in denim became one of the show’s defining visual ideas.

The Dior Cruise 2027 collection brings us an important distinction within the Fall 2026/Resort 2027 denim landscape. While many brands are championing clean dark indigo, Dior demonstrates that decorative, artisanal distressing can feel equally modern when executed with precision. It reinforces a broader luxury trend in which denim is treated as a canvas for craftsmanship rather than simply a casual fabric.

Watch the video of the complete show in our video below.

We are actually working on more distressed denim – stay tuned here @Denimology

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The Rising Trend of Jeans as Shapewear Jeans have been a wardrobe staple for decades. We all love them here! In fact, they might be the defining garment of the Western world over the past 50 years, and probably the 2000’s-2015’s for modern clothes. However, jeans have never been static.…

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Hailey Bieber’s collaboration with Gap, “The Hailey Jean,” is already one of the most talked-about denim releases of the year. The capsule reinterprets Gap’s iconic ’90s fits through Hailey’s minimalist, off-duty aesthetic.

The collection centers on two relaxed silhouettes:

The Hailey Extra Baggy (Hero Piece)

A mid-rise, worn low on the hips with extra-wide legs, made of rigid (non-stretch) cotton denim, available in three washes. The jeans also feature custom “1996” hardware and Hailey’s signature inside the pocket.

The Hailey ’90s Low Rise Loose

AThis jeanshave a lower rise than the Extra Baggy and the fit is a relaxed, loose straight leg inspired by Gap’s 1990’s vintage jeans. Also available online at Gap in three different indigo washes.

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Ksubi by Elle II is the collaboration between Australian denim label Ksubi and stylist/content creator Elle Ferguson.

Following the success of the initial capsule, Volume II launched this July with an expanded 15-piece collection inspired by Parisian style and Bondi ease.

This edit redefines wardrobe staples with timeless pieces crafted in classic mid-blue denim, accented by tobacco stitching, subtle distressing, and Ksubi’s signature lived-in aesthetic.

Each piece is personally designed by Elle, reflecting her creative vision and drawing inspiration from her cherished denim archives.

The hero denim piece is the Boyfriend Jean in Frenchie Blue. This wide-leg style reflects one of the strongest denim directions for 2026.

he Ksubi by Elle capsule sits between classic premium denim and current runway trends. It avoids both extremes: It doesn’t embrace the ultra-baggy silhouettes of early 2020s streetwear nor follow the ultra-slim revival.

Instead, it lands on one of the strongest commercial silhouettes for 2026: the relaxed boyfriend jean with a vintage-inspired wash and restrained distressing. That makes it a strong example of the industry’s move toward versatile, elevated denim that feels modern without relying on dramatic washes or exaggerated proportions.

This capsule collection is available now on the Ksubi website as well as in Ksubi stores.

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Ulla Johnson’s Pre-Fall 2026 collection continues the brand’s signature blend of craftsmanship, femininity, and artisanal detail. And denim is playing a supporting, but important, role.

Rather than focusing on trend-driven jeans, the collection treats denim as another medium for texture and handwork. Denim reflects the same artisanal language seen throughout the collection’s dresses and outerwear.

Key Denim Themes

1. Deep Indigo Washes

The collection favors rich, saturated denim over heavily faded vintage washes: This aligns with the broader luxury shift toward polished denim for late 2026.

2. Decorative Craftsmanship

Instead of distressing, Ulla Johnson emphasizes embroidery, contrast topstitching and patchwork inspired seaming.

3. Relaxed, Feminine Shapes

Denim silhouettes include wide-leg jeans, high-rise and straight legs, and structured denim jackets. The cuts are relaxed but not oversized, creating fluid proportions that complement the collection’s romantic aesthetic.

Ulla Johnson’s Pre-Fall 2026 denim reinforces one of the season’s strongest luxury themes: craft over excess. Instead of pushing aggressive reconstruction or oversized proportions, Ulla Johnson demonstrates how denim can feel fresh through texture, embroidery, and refined styling.

It fits squarely within the broader Fall 2026 movement toward elevated, artisanal denim that transitions seamlessly between casual and dressed-up wardrobes.

Some of the pieces from this pre-fall collection are already available on the brand’s website. And you acan also shop for Ulla Johnson at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and at NET-A-PORTER.

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This month, Hollister launched its women’s fall denim campaign with popstar Freya Skye. The collection celebrates self-expression, confidence, and the versatility of denim made for modern moments.

At the center of the campaign is Freya Skye, who embodies what it means to be “Made for this Moment.” Because she tours and lives in denim, Freya brings an authentic perspective shapedby her life in music and as a longtime fan of Hollister.

Through a series of dynamic images and video content, the campaign captures Freya on stage, behind the scenes and in everyday
moments, highlighting Hollister denim as a foundation for individuality. Together, Hollister and Freya celebrate personal style, encouraging customers to show up as themselves wherever life takes them.

“Denim has always been a staple of self-expression, and this Hollister collection reflects the personal style and individuality we see in our customers,” said Carey Collins Krug, chief marketing officer at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. “Music is central to how our customers express themselves, and Freya’s authenticity, creativity and energy make her a natural partner for this campaign.”

“Hollister has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and it’s always felt like a brand everyone connects to. I grew up with Hollister, so being able to partner together now feels incredibly surreal,” said Freya. “Hollister’s laidback, versatile style really reflects how I live, always moving between everyday moments and being on stage, which is why I love their denim. For me, the perfect pair of jeans is something I can wear all day, no matter the occasion.”

The new denim collection is available now in Hollister stores and online in sizes 00 to 20.

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