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As the AW26 fashion month comes to a close, it’s time to turn our attention from longline outerwear, funnel neck jumpers, heritage checks, and festive reds (bookmark those trends for later in the year) and return to the SS26 trends set to shape the sunnier spring days ahead.
Cast your mind back to September 2025, when the SS26 collections hit runways across New York, London, Milan and Paris for the first time (click here for a full refresher). What were the takeaways from the shows at Burberry, Simone Rocha, Fendi, Dior et al? Big-hitting bold colours, playful silhouettes, tactile textures and sporty flair – and they’re all now finally available to buy.
Here are the biggest SS26 trends to know – and the must-have pieces to get the look.
Bold and bright
Lanvin SS26
Fendi SS26
Soft sweet pastels are always a winning colour palette for springtime but it was bold colours that made a splash on the SS26 runways. Dramatic reds, greens and blues dominated, with designers including Jil Sander, Loewe, Bottega Veneta, and Lanvin offering confident colour combinations, styled as everything from head-to-toe ensembles to poppy splashes of colour. Solid, strong and vibrant, these hues set a joyful, positive attitude for the new season and promise to add dopamine to your wardrobe.
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Marvellous monochrome
Richard Quinn SS26
Gabriella Hearst SS26
At the other end of the spectrum, black and white remains a wardrobe staple. A timeless combination, it returns for SS26 with a chic and sophisticated twist. Saint Laurent opened its Paris show with a series of black and white looks, and Toteme debuted a full monochrome collection in New York. Meanwhile, Naomi Campbell walked for Richard Quinn in London wearing a striking black velvet gown finished with a sculptural white collar. About as easy to incorporate into your own wardrobe as trends come, look to Schiaparelli, Hari and Celine for inspiration.
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Tactile Textures
Lapointe SS26
Stella McCartney SS26
Fringing, feathers, tassels, ruffles – this season designers made a case for more, in fact, being more. Lapointe dialled up its silhouettes and served feathers with everything; Alaïa presented oversized tassels on skirts and bohemian fringing on trousers; and Ferragamo trimmed its accessories with feathers for a 1920s-inspired style. Stella McCartney also debuted Fevvers, a sustainable plant-based alternative to the traditional embellishment exemplary of the British designer’s innovative approach to fashion. Dramatic and opulent, these highly tactile textures add depth and dimension while showcasing the artistry and skilled craftsmanship of these houses’ ateliers. Style sparingly and for special occasions to bring added edge to your wardrobe.
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Underwear as outerwear
Aje SS26
Tom Ford SS26
Not one for the faint-hearted, rebellious spirits are encouraged to make lingerie a hero piece in their wardrobes this season. A more grown-up take on the ‘naked dressing’ trend that has swept across red carpets in recent years, the SS26 collections turned bralettes into statement features, layered over shirts and tops or glimpsed through sheer chiffons and gauze-y tulles. Look to Hermes, Prada, Aje and Jil Sander for a masterclass in nailing this seductive, modern trend.
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Flower Power
Erdem SS26
Richard Quinn SS26
While florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, they’re fresher and more intricate than ever this season. From Erdem’s beautiful botanicals, rendered in appliqué, embroidery and print forms, to Emilia Wickstead’s signature romantic vintage florals and Richard Quinn’s glamorous sculptural interpretations, florals remain a perennial favourite for good reason. Accordingly, the market is blooming with options worthy of your investment.
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Louche and low-rise
McQueen SS26
Michael Kors SS26
We’ve resisted it long enough. Whether you like it or not, low-rise everything – jeans, skirts, trousers – are officially back. Nodding to the Nineties and Noughties, and already a big hit with Gen Z, whether opting for baggy hip-grazing jeans or low-slung tailored trousers and skirts (as seen from McQueen, Tory Burch and Chanel), this low-rise fit is making waves across waistbands. This time, however, the vibe is more contemporary and laidback, best paired with sharp tailoring or a crisp shirt than a stomach-baring crop top.
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Puffball skirts
Dior SS26
Mithridate SS26
Simone Rocha, Mithridate, Dior and Alaïa all went big with their skirt silhouettes this season. Think exaggerated, voluminous lines with tiered or bubble hems (also known as puffballs), offered in mini, midi or maxi lengths and paired with fitted tops for maximum impact. Bringing a fun, playful finish, these 1980s-inspired designs can be dressed up with sparkles and statement jewellery for night or downplayed with knitwear for day, creating an elevated look with plenty of personality.
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Sporty spice
Kent & Curwen SS26
Fendi SS26
Sporty dressing was the ultimate cool-girl ‘fit last summer, and it’s not going anywhere. Athletic styles featuring pleated tennis skirts, oversized rugby shirts and lightweight anoraks were a mainstay at all the major fashion weeks, channelling a practical, preppy chic vibe designed to take you far beyond the gym or tennis court. Take your cues from Fendi and Loewe.
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Read more: The must-see looks from the SS26 collections
