Spring-Summer 26 Denim Preview: Color bleeding The - Spring-Summer 26 - Denim - Denim Première Vision
Denim kicks off the Spring-Summer 2026 season with bold and vibrant color schemes infused with Pop accents. These shades breathe life into the fabrics, breaking with the Dark Punk vibe with bright yet contrasting collections brimming with intensity. Through playful use of color, exhibitors at Denim Première Vision reflect the desire for lightness, a central theme for Summer 2026.
Drawing inspiration from artificial landscapes where nature appears retouched, saturated, or A.I.- generated, color palettes evoke a pigmented, eroded geology or waters stained by minerals. The erosion aesthetic carries over to the treatments, with decorative washes giving surfaces a worn look, as if aged by frequent wear or intense sunlight. Vibrant combinations of washed-out brights, gradients, chromatic layers, and contrasting effects blend softness and character.
Behind these proposals lies a variety of color application techniques, from printing on raw cotton and spraying to the use of traditional dyes that are ozone-washed. Finishes such as marbling, crackled effects, or resist-dyeing techniques capture the season’s geological inspirations.
Incorporating an eco-responsible approach, certain pigments like bright yellows derived from turmeric are sourced naturally. Others, like Recycrom™ pigments by Officina 39+, come from repurposed textile scraps, transformed into an ultra-fine powder. Meanwhile, certain materials forgo dyeing altogether, with color derived from pre-consumer recycled denim.
Lastly, for the season’s jacquards, ultra-bright and saturated hues are used to highlight and enhance the bold patterns featured in collections, from classic checks to abstract motifs.
Join us in Milan on 4 and 5 December 2024 to discover all the denim trends and innovations of the season at the Denim Première Vision Forum
And don’t miss the Denim Seminar SS 26! A seminar presenting the key highlights and creative directions for the season, along with advancements in technology, fibres, yarns, and sustainable development in the jeanswear sector. A detailed and comprehensive presentation, created by our expert teams.
30-minute talk in English with Julieta Mercerat, December 4th at 11am, and the 5th at 2pm.
