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In case you hadn’t heard, indigo denim is trending in 2026. Well, actually, it’s never not been ‘in’. When you want to look polished but effortless, let super-saturated washes be your go-to. Fresh from her Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Sentimental Value, Elle Fanning stepped out in a pair of dark-wash jeans with deep cuffed hems, styled with a gray knit, classic camel coat and sleek pointed flats. Having taken ‘The Queen of the Cannes Red Carpet’ title last year, we’re certainly looking forward to seeing her Oscars red-carpet look. Follow Fanning’s off-duty formula in Loewe’s wide-leg jeans with razor-sharp pleats.

NET-A-PORTER’s acting head of fashion styling Charlotte Blazeby is all about the relaxed elegance of an inky-denim shirt, with TWP’s ‘Franny’ style catching her eye. “When I have a busy day on set or I’m dashing between meetings, a denim shirt in an indigo wash is comfortable yet still feels put together,” says Blazeby. “I love double denim, so I’d style it with jeans in a similar wash, such as Khaite’s straight-leg pair, plus a cashmere knit knotted around the shoulders and ankle boots with a kitten heel – perfect for power walking between appointments.”

To lift a dark palette, consider adding a little color or print with your accessories. Leopard print will always look great in this mix, but if you really want to prove your finger is on the pulse, go for Khaite’s zebra-print calf-hair ankle boots – it’s 2026’s animal print of choice. Finally, a pop of red is the fashion-world equivalent of a cherry on top, so finish your look with Savette’s scarlet ‘Symmetry’ pochette.

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