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Dior Men Spring 2026 – Denim Looks
Dior Men Spring/Summer 2026 is one of the most talked-about menswear collections of the year, marking a fresh chapter under new Creative Director Jonathan Anderson.
The Spring 2026 collection is a playful blend of sartorial heritage and youthful ease, mixing classic Dior codes with casual, contemporary elements.
As for the denim, rather than strict tailoring alone, Anderson incorporated casual denim and relaxed trousers. Worn with the classic Dior Bar jackets and paired with more elevated pieces, demonstrating a more wearable, everyday approach to Dior menswear.
Also, as opposed to the more traditional darker wash rigid denim, the Spring 2026 denims were softer and and in a summer-like lighter wash.
You can check out the complete men’s Spring 2026 fashion show in the video below.
Dior Men is available to purchase at CETTIRE, YOOX, and at the italist.
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Why I’m Done Building My Newsletter on Rented Land
A 15-Year Milestone, the Weirloom Regular Fit, and Some Fresh Guides
Happy New Year. I hope you’ve had a good start to 2026. I took a short break over the holidays, so this is the first weekly update in a few weeks.
As I mentioned in my last email newsletter before Christmas, I’ve switched platforms. From now on, these weekly updates start as blog posts here on Denimhunters—and will then be sent out as emails.
Why? I realised my newsletters were essentially blog posts already. I spend a fair amount of time putting them together, so it felt a bit silly to only share them with my email subscribers (even though my list did grow a fair bit in 2025, and is now closing in on 12,000 readers—thank you 🥹).
So welcome to the first issue of the new DH Weekly.
In This Issue of the DH Weekly:
- Denimhunters turns 15—what’s coming next
- Making the case for the Weirloom Regular Fit
- Why I’m working with Bluezone this month
- A new buying guide to Omoto’s jeans
- The updated bandana guide (and why it needed it)
I’ve Got a HUGE Milestone Coming Up!
In exactly three weeks—on January 30—Denimhunters turns 15 years old. Fifteen years! I almost can’t believe it. I never would’ve dared dream of this when I started the site as a little side project during my business school gap year.
If you know me, you know I don’t like to brag (that’s what growing up in rural Denmark does to you), but I’m genuinely proud of how far the site has come—and honestly, just that it’s still going … because I came close to shutting it down more than once.
There’ll be something happening to celebrate it, for sure, but I won’t share all the details just yet—just know it might involve something you can win or buy.
Making the Case for the Weirloom Regular Fit
When I started my own brand, I made the first two jeans productions on pre-order. The idea was simple: make what I could sell—not a lot more. Most of the jeans were spoken for before they even arrived.
With the third production, I did things differently: no pre-order.
This is the successor of the first Weirloom jeans. Same regular fit. Same Italian selvedge denim. Same solid construction. Just with a few “aesthetic” upgrades.
But because I didn’t do a pre-order campaign, I never really got to talk about them. That’s changing now—I’m putting the WL#1 Regular Fit in the spotlight.
If you’re looking for a pair of jeans with a truly timeless fit, made from real denim, built to last, I think this is a pretty good place to start. Go have a look for yourself.
In the Industry? This One’s Relevant for You
2026 also marks ten years since Blue Blooded came out—and that also means it’s ten years since I first visited the denim trade show in Munich called Bluezone. The show takes place twice a year.
I’m not attending this edition of the show myself, unfortunately, due to other obligations—I’ll be exhibiting with Weirloom at a show in Copenhagen that week.
But that doesn’t mean I can’t help spread the good word. So expect a few blog posts and mentions on the show this month.
If you’re already planning to visit, but haven’t registered yet, you can do so here.
Omoto Jeans—What to Know Before You Buy
I’ve just published a new buying guide to Omoto, the Japanese denim brand that launched in 2025, and immediately kicked in the doors at some of the strongest retailers in the scene, including Redcast Heritage, Franklin & Poe, and Cultizm.
In the guide, I break down the three core fits and denims, with notes on sizing, feel, and what to expect long-term.
If Omoto has caught your attention and you’re considering a pair, this one’s worth reading before you buy. Read the guide here.
The Bandana Guide Has Been Refreshed
Over the holidays, I spent some time digging into how content on Denimhunters actually performs. One thing that stood out was the bandana guide. It’s been getting a fair amount of attention, but it was clearly outdated and due for a refresh.
The bandana guide is part of the early work I did with Bryan, when we put together what we called the ‘Well-Made Essentials’—the kind of menswear denimheads gravitate towards (beyond selvedge jeans), such as loopwheeled T-shirts, N1 deck jackets, selvedge denim shirts, raw denim jackets—and, for some, bandanas.
The guide has been refreshed, changing the focus from individual products to brands that make great bandanas. That makes it more useful over time, and it also means links won’t go out of date as quickly—which is better for you, and frankly better for the site too.
If bandanas are already part of your rotation—or you’ve been meaning to add one—this is a good place to start. Find a bandana here.
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Omoto Jeans, Thinking About Getting Some? Read This First
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Buying Guide to Omoto Denim’s Jeans: Fits, Fabrics, and Good-to-Knows
Some brands ease their way into the market. Not Omoto. Launched in the spring of 2025, the Japanese brand instantly landed retailers like Redcast Heritage, Franklin & Poe, and Cultizm.
That kind of rollout doesn’t happen by accident. It reflects experience, deep industry connections, and a product that the scene is confidently committing to from day one.
If Omoto has caught your attention, and you’re considering getting a pair but want to understand what you’re really buying into, this guide gives you the context to make that call without any guesswork.
TL;DR – The New Brand Everyone’s Talking About
Omoto is a Japanese denim brand created by two industry insiders with deep experience building globally minded jeans. It launched in 2025 with modern fits, serious fabrics, and a clean, focused lineup—made in Japan, and stocked by top-tier retailers from day one.
The People and Story Behind Omoto
Omoto was founded by Hiroki Kishimoto and Keita Hinamoto, both coming out of the Japan Blue Group. Kishimoto joined in the late 90s, and helped build Japan Blue into one of the most internationally recognised Japanese denim brands. Hinamoto complements that with experience in how product moves beyond Japan.
That experience shows. Omoto launched fully formed, presenting a range that’s settled from the start, with a deep understanding of how jeans are developed and sold to a global audience.
The brand’s own language revolves around “ordinary” denim—an intentionally modest term that, in a Japanese context, signals refinement. Omoto makes everyday jeans exceptionally well: fabrics developed through long-standing mill partnerships, patterns refined through feedback, and a range kept deliberately narrow. It doesn’t try to reinvent Japanese denim—just to distil it.
Omoto Jeans Details
This brand doesn’t chase vintage cues or heritage theatrics. What stands out is how deliberate everything feels—the graphics, materials, and finishing all speak the same quiet language.
That shows up in the construction too, which is typically Japanese:
- Copper punch-through rivets
- Hidden rivets on the back pockets
- Iron buttons (that’ll patina)
- Vegetable-tanned leather patch
- White brand tab on the back pocket
- Peek-a-boo selvedge coin pocket
- Cotton pocket bags with printed wash log
- Selvedge IDs in red, pink, or blue—depending on the fabric
The soft blue-green tone—used across labels, tags, and flashers—echoes the indigo itself. It’s consistent without being sterile, and distinct without pushing for attention.
That same tone appears in Omoto’s bird icon. As the founders told Japanalogue, it symbolises “sharing what we make here in Okayama out into the world.” It’s not a logo for logo’s sake—it’s a quiet mark of intent.
Omoto’s Jeans Fits
All Omoto jeans are cut and sewn in Japan. The fits are modern without feeling fashion-led, and the denims are designed to soften quickly and fade beautifully.
Getting the fit right is one of the hardest parts of making jeans—I know that first-hand from building Weirloom. And fit matters a lot for Japanese brands selling internationally: proportions tuned too narrowly to a domestic body type and preference don’t work outside Japan.
Omoto has designed three core fits that work across a wide range of bodies. The brand follows a naming logic that will feel familiar if you know Japan Blue: fit comes first in the name, fabric second.
04 Fit: Regular Tapered
Despite being labelled a “straight” fit, this is very much a tapered cut—from mid-thigh to hem, the leg narrows with more bite than the name suggests.
I’ve reviewed and compared measurements, and the 04 is quite close to the J3 fit from Japan Blue. Compared to something like the Iron Heart 634, it’s got a similar top block but tapers below the knee.
The sizing of Omoto jeans is aligned with Western brands, so you probably won’t need to size up like most other Japanese jeans. But be aware that Omoto doesn’t offer odd-numbered sizes, which means you won’t find 29, 31, 33, or 35.
If you’re between sizes, consider whether you’d prefer a snug fit that stretches or a roomier one from the start—the denims will give a little with wear.
06 Fit: Relaxed Tapered
This cut gives you extra room up top with a stronger taper through the leg—essentially Omoto’s take on a comfort fit.
It lines up closely with Japan Blue’s J4, while the high rise and thigh room feel similar to Iron Heart’s 888, though the taper on the Omoto is slightly sharper through the knee.
08 Fit: Wide Straight
This is Omoto’s loosest fit, but it’s not exaggerated. Compared to Japan Blue’s J5, it has the same thigh and leg opening, but a slightly wider knee, which gives it a more relaxed taper and an easier drape through the leg. It’s spacious but still wearable—more classic than oversized.
Retailers Redcast Heritage, Franklin & Poe and Cultizm also have all of the fits available.
Omoto’s Core Denims
It’s probably no surprise that Omoto exclusively works with Japanese shuttle-loom selvedge denims. They’re unsanforized and one-washed, and all are developed from the ground up with some of the best mills in Japan.
11 Denim: 15.5 oz. Slub-Nep
This denim’s heavy and quite textured. Woven on vintage Toyoda shuttle looms under very low tension, the fabric has a rough hand and a lot of depth.
It’s rope-dyed with pure indigo and shows contrast early, especially at seams and stress points. If you want a fabric that fades fast and never looks flat, this is it.
12 Denim: 16 oz. Super-Nep
The most textured fabric in Omoto’s lineup. Made from short-staple cotton and woven at low tension on vintage Toyoda GL8 looms, it has a dense, neppy surface that fades with sharp vertical contrast.
Rope-dyed in pure indigo, the tone is rich and deep The weft is spun using the traditional gara-bo method, adding a dry, hand-spun feel that really sets this denim apart.
15 Denim: 13.5 oz. Classic Indigo
This is a mid-weight denim that wears in easily and works year-round. Made from a blend of Memphis and Zimbabwean cotton, it’s soft without feeling flimsy, and fades with less contrast than 11.
Dyed with pure indigo using traditional rope-dyeing, the 15 is woven on a modified 1950s Sakamoto shuttle loom, also under very low tension, which gives it a natural hand rather than a rigid feel.
You can also check out the denims at Redcast Heritage, Franklin & Poe or Cultizm.
What to Know Before Buying Omoto
The jeans are straightforward, but there are a few things worth knowing before you pick a pair—especially if you’re ordering online or choosing between fabrics.
Sizing and Fit: Omoto offers even waist sizes only, with a single inseam length. If you’re used to odd sizes or more precise charts, you’ll need to decide whether to size up or down based on preference.
Shipping and Returns: Orders placed through Omoto’s webshop ship free on all purchases over ¥10,000. Customised items like hemmed jeans are final sale. Most retailers offer similar shipping options.
Washing and Care: The denims are one-washed, so you don’t need to account for shrinkage. They’re made to be worn and washed, not babied. Wash inside-out, avoid high temperatures, and they’ll wear in the way they’re supposed to. Visit my denim care guides for more detailed guidance.
Ready to Get a Pair? Buy Them Here
Omoto is the kind of brand that makes sense in both fashion boutiques and specialist denim stores. It’s sharp without being showy, and every detail feels settled from day one.
If you’ve already tried heavyweight denim and the slubby extremes, this might be what comes next.
Get a pair before everyone else does. You’ll find them at Redcast Heritage, Franklin & Poe, Cultizm, and, of course, the brand’s own webshop.
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Ksubi – How About A Chique Denim Trash Bag!
Ksubi “The Trash Bag” refers to one of Ksubi’s provocative denim concepts/pieces where jeans are designed to look deliberately distressed, oversized, and almost disposable—as if pulled from a trash bag. It’s very on-brand for Ksubi’s anti-polish, rebellious DNA.
What the Trash Bag is about:
This bag features extreme distressing: heavy rips, blowouts, frayed hems, shredded panels. It is wrinkled, crushed, and has a slouched construction that mimics the way fabric looks when it’s been stuffed or discarded.
It’s literally not just any bag, but a conceptual approach to denim, pushing the idea of jeans as anti-luxury while still being high-fashion and intentionally designed.
Ksubi’s trash bag is available in blue and black denim and comes with a bandana, key and mirror charm. And you can add more charms available separately.
You can check out the many different options on the Ksubi website.
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Denim Mills Must Manage Brands’ and Consumers’ Expectations in 2026
Versace Spring/Summer 2026 – Colors And Prints
Versace’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, designed by Dario Vitale, featured denim as a key casual element mixed with glamour and streetwear energy:
Denim that wasn’t just basic blue jeans but infused with brand identity like bold colors, Miami and Mediterranean energy, and “lived-in” attitude. As you will be able to see in our galleries bewlow, pieces include leather patches, prints, and more.
Also very present in Versace’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection are leathers in many different structures and fits.
Colors
Denim with leather patches
Striped
Leather
You can watch the complete runway show in our video below.
The current Versace collection is available to purchase on the brand’s website, at Farfetch women/men, and at YOOX.
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