The 5 Biggest Spring 2026 Fashion Trends to Wear Right Now, According to the Runways
With spring fully underway and summer fast approaching, now’s the perfect time to take stock of your wardrobe and make space for the trends we’re loving this season. Last fall, our team attended shows in New York, Milan, London, and Paris, carefully reviewing our notes and building our wishlists. Now, the trends we patiently waited to hit stores are officially ripe for the taking.
From lightweight spring layers to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy-inspired looks, 2026’s spring trends are eclectic, fun, and meant to be tailored to your personal style. Whether you lean bold with lingerie-inspired ensembles and ’80s geometric silhouettes, or you want to keep it clean and classic with ’90s staples and other timeless pieces, you’ll find all that and more this season. Scroll on to see—and shop—them all below.
We love wearing anything that makes us feel H-O-T hot—especially when the weather gets warmer. Of course, you don’t have to wear something that screams lingerie to embrace this warm-weather trend. Just look to Wiederhoeft, The Attico, and Tom Ford for proof. Sometimes, all it takes is a little bit of slinky satin and lace trim or paneling in the form of a slip dress, skirt, or even tap shorts—you could also just let a hint of eyelash lace peek out from a button-down, too, for those post-work dates.
Let’s take things back to the basics of color theory, shall we? Fire engine red doesn’t seem to be going anywhere for spring, but spring/summer 2026 runways saw an uptick in cobalt blue and sunshine yellow—particularly at Loewe, LII, Jil Sander, and Fendi. These three colors are the foundation for all the others, and now it’s time they get credit where credit’s due (in your wardrobe).
No, trench coats are nothing new to the spring season. That said, 2026’s crop is looking as fresh as a daisy, especially in terms of silhouettes and materials. From the ultra-dropped waists spotted at Prabal Gurung to the ’80s influence on Louise Trotter’s Bottega Veneta, this classic wardrobe staple has gotten a cool-girl update this season.
Lovers of the fall rugby shirts, you’re in luck—preppy American sportswear (think collegiate stripes, vibrant blues, and yes, polos) reminiscent of the ’80s à la Hall and Oates yacht rock is making a comeback for 2026. Straight from the runways of Miu Miu, Lacoste, Area, and Issey Miyake, it’s the touch of vibrant zest we all need.
Suits are getting a more sculptural take this spring. Designers like The Attico and Alexander McQueen opted for unexpected construction to give tailored classics a new visual interest, while others like Mugler, Givenchy, and Jean Paul Gaultier went the way of the sculpted hourglass silhouette. Take this as your sign to switch out those boxy blazers for something a little different.
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