Grunge is finding its way back into fashion for Fall/Winter 2026 — but this time, the return feels less like a ’90s revival and more like a shift in attitude.
At Ann Demeulemeester, faded denim, loose proportions and layered styling bring a darker, more relaxed edge to the season. The contrast between worn denim and more structured pieces gives the familiar grunge vocabulary a different context.
Diesel pushes the idea further. Heavily distressed denim meets sheer layers and deliberately imperfect surfaces, turning signs of wear into part of the look rather than something to hide.
At Dolce & Gabbana menswear, distressed denim appears alongside tailored jackets and richer textures. Across these different collections, the connection is not one specific piece, but the tension between worn and refined, controlled and undone.
There is no need for a literal return to flannel shirts or the familiar uniform of the ’90s. Fall/Winter 2026 takes elements associated with grunge and places them inside a contemporary wardrobe.
Less revival, more reinterpretation.
