Sorry, Blue Jeans—Chic Women Are Switching to This Elegant Denim Trend That’s All Over Zara, H&M and COS

As we launch into autumn, a few cold-weather staples have returned to pride of place. Quietly, our knitwear has moved to the front of our wardrobes, loafers have taken the place of open-toe sandals, and denim is back in rotation for the foreseeable future. Anytime I assemble my capsule wardrobe, jeans are a consistent feature, and recently I’ve been looking for something to update my denim selection. Looking beyond cut, I searched for a new shade to enter the mix. After playing with various shades of blue and black over the years, I finally tested out the fresh shade that stylish people everywhere are adding to their wardrobes, and now I’ve rounded up the best khaki jeans for autumn 2026.

For years I’ve relied on various blue and black jeans to see me through all seasons. Thrown on with a simple T-shirt and trainers or elevated for evening with a satin top and mules, there’s no denying the versatility of a great pair of jeans. After spotting a series of fashion people revitalising their jeans-and-a-nice-top pairings over the past few months, I found that trending reds felt a little too bold for me, but khaki green fits comfortably into my minimalist colour palette.