<div class="hero__text"><p>From pirate aesthetics to ripped jeans and the return of pink, here are the biggest trends spotted on runways around the world that will redefine our wardrobes for Spring/Summer 2026.</p></div>

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<p><span>When the runways speak, we listen. Especially in September, famously known as the January of fashion. With a &ldquo;new year, new me&rdquo; spirit, brands and designers unveil their Spring/Summer 2026 collections to an eager audience of fashion lovers (ourselves included), ready to run the exciting fashion marathon that extends through early October.</span></p>
<p><span>And although we'll have to wait until the next warm season to incorporate these new exciting styles into our wardrobes, Copenhagen, Madrid, New York, London,&nbsp;Milan, and Paris have already offered us a first taste of what we&rsquo;ll be craving&mdash;and adding to our wishlists&mdash;in the meantime.</span></p>
<p><span>While identifying the key trends and defining items that will dominate a season is not a simple task, we&rsquo;re here to decode it for you&mdash;consider this your go-to guide to revisit in six months. From standout prints to the undeniable It colors and definitive silhouettes that will take over the fashion industry, we break down the must-know trends of the Spring/Summer 2026 season</span><span>, straight off the runway.</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Color Blocking&nbsp;</strong></h2>

Prada Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Fendi Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Diotima Spring/Summer 2026. Courtesy of Diotima.

Zomer Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Versace Spring/Summer 2026. Courtesy of Versace.

Loewe Spring/Summer 2026. Courtesy of Versace.

Dior Spring/Summer 2026. Courtesy of Versace.

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 2026. Courtesy of Versace.

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<p style="text-align: justify;">From&nbsp;Fendi&rsquo;s bright pink blouse against an emerald green skirt and Prada&rsquo;s lime green dress paired with lilac leather gloves, color blocking is taking a front row this upcoming Spring/Summer 2026 season. Through joyful juxtapositions, designers are showing that the most unexpected pairings can create striking looks for everyday dressing. Whether you&rsquo;re on a runway or on the street, don&rsquo;t be afraid to switch up your monochromatic looks and combine bright, daring colors as the weather warms up.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Pantaloons</strong></h2>

Altuzarra Spring/Summer 2026. Altuzarra.

Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2026. Michael Kors.

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026. Altuzarra.

Prabal Gurung Spring/Summer 2026. Prabal Gurung.

Brandon Maxwell Spring/Summer 2026 Collection. Photography by Monica Feudi, courtesy of Brandon Maxwell.

Bottega Venta Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Balmain Spring/Summer 2026. Getty Images.

Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Getty Images.

Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026. Photography courtesy of Giorgio Armani.

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Airy, lightweight, and undeniably chic&mdash;we'll definitely be including balloon pants in our Spring/Summer 2026 wishlist. From Bottega Veneta's tailored take to </span>Brandon Maxwell<span>'s cargo iterations, these puffed bottoms are set to become key staples of the sunny season ahead. While </span>Chlo&eacute;<span> and </span>Ala&iuml;a<span> have previously displayed their delicate interpretations of </span>pantaloons<span> on the </span>Spring/Summer 2025<span> runways, this new wave of balloon pants feels more modern, urban, and wearable than ever.</span></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Tradwife Life</strong></h2>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>As Nara Smith and Ballerina Farm inspire us in the kitchen, the tradwife figure has traveled to the runways this Spring/Summer 2026 season. From </span>Miu Miu&rsquo;s<span> array of charming aprons to Giambattista Valli&rsquo;s countryside-approved </span>bandanas<span> and Prada's colorful gloves (reminiscent of classic rubber cleaning gloves), we suddenly feel like baking homemade sourdough and churning our own butter&mdash;or at least, like looking the part.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: High Necklines</strong></h2>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>While the summer season is certainly not the usual time to pull out turtlenecks or high-collared jackets from your closet, designers are taking a bold risk for the Spring/Summer 2026 season. Whether through knitted turtlenecks (as seen at </span>Michael Kors<span>), extra-high-collared outerwear (as displayed by </span>Altuzarra<span> and </span>Loewe<span>), or just exuberant designs (</span><span>&agrave; la</span><span> </span>Courr&egrave;ges<span>), these exaggeratedly elongated necklines emerged as a defining silhouette for the warm season ahead.</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Ripped Jeans</strong></h2>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>We may have focused a bit too much on the "are </span>skinny jeans<span> coming back?" debate, only to be surprised by a new form of denim taking over the Spring/Summer 2026 trends: ripped jeans. In a variety of washes, colors, and cuts, these distressed iterations appeared everywhere from Area to Acne Studios. The good news? Chances are you already have an old pair in your closet&mdash;so keep those ripped jeans handy for the next warm season ahead.</span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Trends: Gone Skydiving</strong></h2>

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<p><span>When dressing for warm days, light and airy fabrics are the best companions. From Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta's sleeveless dresses to Lanvin's mock-neck blouses, an array of parachute-like nylons is taking over the Spring/Summer 2026 runways. Bringing out the very best in sporty chic, this lightweight</span><span> composition may be our next go-to choice to conquer the summer heat.</span></p>
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<div class=""><div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Summer in gray</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> Gray, the unexpected king of summer, is making its mark in impeccable monochrome silhouettes. At <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Prada</strong> , <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Jil Sander</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> Or <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Louis Vuitton</strong> , it asserts itself as a subtle alternative to bright shades, proving that sobriety can also be sunny.</p></div></div></div></div>

<div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> The pirate look</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> Goodbye mermaids, make way for ultra-chic pirates. From structured corsets to ruffled shirts, nautical stripes at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> to the revisited tricorns of <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Dior</strong> , this romantic and adventurous aesthetic infuses a rebellious energy to the catwalks.</p></div></div></div>

<div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Portable feathers</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> The feathers leave the evening to invite themselves into everyday life. At <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Altuzarra</strong> , they decorate light sweaters; at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Campillo</strong> , they hang on belts; at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Shaped</strong> , they adorn minimalist tops. The result: a touch of wearable, chic and airy fantasy.</p></div></div></div>

<div class=""><div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Pink in majesty</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> Pink persists and signs. Bubble gum, coral, pastel: all shades are permitted. <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Calvin Klein</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> has <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Louis Vuitton</strong> , this joyful shade continues to dominate the catwalks, proof that Barbiecore has not said its last word.</p></div></div></div></div>

<div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> The assertive sizes</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> The waist becomes the center of attention. Sculptural belts at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Rabanne</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> to the architectural silhouettes at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Luar</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> And <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Moschino</strong> , the designers boldly redesign the feminine silhouette.</p></div></div></div>

<div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> Stripes revisited</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> Stripes are replacing polka dots this season. Vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, they come in vibrant palettes at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Zankov</strong> , <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Loewe</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> Or <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Ralph Lauren</strong> . A classic revisited with spirit.</p></div></div></div>

<div class=""><div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> The Return of Polly Pocket</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> A wind of nostalgia blows across the catwalks. At <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Loewe</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> Or <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>MM6 Maison Margiela</strong> , the pop and miniature silhouettes evoke the toys of our childhood. A playful, joyful, and deliciously retro fashion.</p></div></div></div></div>

<div class="space--both-5"><div class="text-wrap"><div class="formatted-content"><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> The summer trench coat</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"> The trench coat is becoming a key piece of summer. Whether it&#39;s colorful at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Tory Burch</strong> , classic at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Totem</strong> <span>&nbsp;</span> or sculptural at <span>&nbsp;</span> <strong>Ferragamo</strong> , it embodies practical elegance par excellence, between timelessness and modernity.</p></div></div></div>

The must-know runway trends already shaping the Spring/Summer 2026 season

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