This Week in Denim: Miami Pink, Leopard Collars (November 2026)
1. Levi’s goes pink and black for Inter Miami
Levi’s and Inter Miami CF announced an expanded multi-year partnership on November 6, with a new collection launching Saturday, November 7. The three unisex pieces are a Type II Trucker in washed black denim with a pink embroidered crest on the back, a 468 Short in washed black denim with a relaxed fit, and a white tee with a pink Levi’s batwing. It will be sold at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium and Fort Lauderdale stadium stores, plus Levi’s stores at Brickell, Aventura and Dadeland, while supplies last. (Source: Inter Miami CF, Nov 6)
The tall-fit takeaway: This is a trucker and a short, not a long jean — so fit is about torso and sleeve length, not inseam. Tall men should check the trucker’s body length before buying; a standard trucker that hits at the waist on a 6’0″ frame can sit high on a 6’4″ frame. For jeans that do stock your length, see our best jeans for tall men guide: https://jeansformen.com/best-jeans-for-tall-men/
2. Blue Jeans Go Green turns 20
Cotton Incorporated marked the 20th anniversary of its Blue Jeans Go Green denim recycling program on November 4. Started in 2006 as a college campus drive, the program says it has collected more than 6 million pieces of denim, diverted over 3,000 tons of textile waste from landfills, and created more than 12 million square feet of denim insulation. More than 100 brands and retailers have taken part, including Madewell, which Cotton says has collected over 1 million pieces, and Carhartt, a partner for more than 15 years. (Source: PR Newswire / Cotton Incorporated, Nov 4)
The tall-fit takeaway: A 36-inch or 38-inch pair is harder to replace than a standard length, so recycle only when the fit is truly gone — worn out, not just worn in. When you do replace, measure the old pair first with our how-to-measure-inseam guide: https://jeansformen.com/how-to-measure-inseam/ so the next pair starts at the right length.
3. WACKO MARIA puts leopard on Lee and Wrangler
WACKO MARIA’s latest FW26 delivery, reported November 6, reworks two American staples and drops November 7 at noon JST with worldwide shipping. The Lee Denim Storm Rider comes in black or indigo denim with brass buttons and a leopard-print pile collar that also lines the inside of the front placket. The Wrangler side is a corduroy Wrange Jacket — black with a leopard collar, or all-over leopard corduroy with a black pile collar. The heritage cuts and hardware are otherwise left intact. (Source: Hypebeast, Nov 6)
The tall-fit takeaway: Heritage jacket patterns were not cut for long arms. Before ordering a limited drop with no easy returns, check sleeve and body length in centimetres against a jacket you own — collar print is the headline, but length is what decides whether it fits a tall frame.
4. GUESS JEANS makes its India debut
GUESS JEANS, the younger sub-brand in the GUESS portfolio, launched in India this week, reported November 3. Shoppers Stop is the exclusive national chain store partner, with shop-in-shops in major cities, and the collection is also on guess.in, Tata CLiQ, Myntra, AJIO and Nykaa Fashion. Fronting the launch is global ambassador Hyunjin of Stray Kids. The collection leans on relaxed silhouettes, Y2K nostalgia and street culture. (Source: Swadesi / PTI, Nov 3)
The tall-fit takeaway: A new market launch rarely means a wider long-inseam range on day one — relaxed fits in the photos still need a 36-inch option in the size chart to work for tall men. Check the inseam table, not the campaign, before you order from any new regional store.
That’s this week in denim. New roundup every Friday.