These controversial jeans are making a big comeback this season

I remember well how difficult it was for me to say goodbye skinny jeans when fashion dictated just the opposite: increasingly looser models, actually a new fit. Shortly afterwards I wondered how I had managed to wear them for so long. Trends defined themselves. I said I would never wear them again, let alone in my 40s or 50s. But I already knew I would fall for it again.

Because this comeback is no coincidence. Designers and icons I admire are wearing them again. In moderation, of course. And no, not the ultra-stretch ones that show everything, but slim jeans: the original skinny jeansas worn by Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.

These will be the skinny jeans of 2026

The skinny jeans that will make a comeback in 2026are made of sturdy cotton, with minimal elastane. They make the perfect one balance between straight jeans and mom jeans: tight but not constricting, with a slightly wider ankle. This makes the comeback incredibly wearable. Experts combine them with ballerinas or loafers, often with visible socks – classic or playful.

How we wear skinny jeans now

During Fashion Week 2026 you will see wide, straight and skinny jeans next to each other, but the trend is clear: slimmer silhouettes. Zara, Mango and Massimo Dutti never let go. The Claudia and Matilda models from Mango in particular are considered favorites by experts. This comeback is not a personal whim, but is based on what we see on international catwalks, from Dior to Gucci and Céline.

I show you who wears them, how to style them and where you can find the most beautiful models.