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Still clutching your skinny jeans? Consider this your gentle sign to let go.

For 2026, denim is all about new proportions, relaxed fits and silhouettes that actually let you breathe. The era of spray-on skinnies has officially clocked out — and in its place? Effortless wide-legs, slouchy straight cuts, barrel shapes, bomber jackets and low-key flares that instantly modernise your wardrobe.

Welcome to The Denim Report: your guide to the fresh fits and must-know styles we’re adding to every outfit this year.

Here’s our pick of the best styles to try now on Opera Lane:

Wide High Waist Jeans

Buy them: €29.99, H&M, Opera Lane 

Blue Pull On Cuffed Hareem Jeans

Buy them: €50, River Island, Opera Lane 

Heeled Loafers

Buy them: €39.99, H&M, Opera Lane 

Corduroy-Collar Denim Jacket

Buy it: €39.99, H&M, Opera Lane 

Grey Classic Barrel Jeans

Buy them: €46, River Island, Opera Lane 

Mid Blue Stretch Boyfriend Jeans

Buy them: €43.50, Next, Opera Lane 

Blue Denim Gathered Hem Bomber Jacket

Buy it: €76, River Island, Opera Lane 

Blue Belted Pleated Wide Leg Jeans

Buy them: €69, River Island, Opera Lane 

Denim Waistcoat

Buy it: €17.99, H&M, Opera Lane 

Whiskered Balloon Tapered Leg Jeans

Buy them: €109.90, Tommy Hilfiger, Opera Lane