TREND REPORT: FALL/WINTER 2026
The new season plays with contrasts. Soft textures meet bold construction, fitted silhouettes are juxtaposed with fluid forms, and classic autumn trends give way to color, transparency, and sensual proportions. It’s a return to expression and personal style, allowing you to mix moods and build your own image. Discover the latest fashion trends that will help refresh your wardrobe.
THE NEW COZY
Autumn is synonymous with comfort. Soft fur, plush textures and heavier layers return in a more contemporary guise, creating silhouettes that feel as good to the touch as they look. In fashion, wrapping up does not mean compromising on style. Quite the opposite, volume becomes a way to build character, while texture takes centre stage.
Valentino Garavani and Isabel Marant show just how versatile this trend can be. A fur collar can become a subtle accent, a soft scarf can give a simple coat a more sensual feel, while a statement texture can define an entire silhouette. Alongside classic coats, fur accessories, fringe and decorative finishes make their mark, as seen at By Malene Birger. This is luxury designed to be felt.
BODY CON
After several seasons of oversized silhouettes, fashion is turning its attention back to the figure. The waist returns to its natural place, proportions become more defined, and clothes begin to follow the lines of the body with intention. This is not a return to bodycon in its most obvious form. Designers are combining sensuality with precision, pairing close-fitting silhouettes with classic tailoring.
Alaïa, Alexander McQueen and The Attico interpret the direction in their own distinctive ways. A silk dress defines the figure through a clean line, sculptural cuts give the silhouette a more assertive character, while tailored blazers transition effortlessly into the everyday wardrobe. Fit becomes a way to highlight both proportion and personality.
ROMANTIC UNDONE
Contemporary romanticism takes a less obvious direction. Lingerie-inspired pieces become part of the everyday wardrobe and a subtle styling tool, allowing different layers, textures and proportions to come together. Delicate lace can peek out from beneath a blazer, sheer fabric reveal just a glimpse of the silhouette, while a lighter layer brings a more sensual quality to the look.
Maison Margiela, Dries Van Noten and Chloé offer their own take on romance. Lace finishes, silk dresses and lightweight tops gain new energy through asymmetry, relaxed proportions and stronger elements. Lace and sheer heels add a sensual accent. This season, spontaneity takes precedence over perfection.
COLOUR PLAY
The autumn palette is anything but predictable. On the runways, intense shades are taking the place once reserved for black, grey and brown. Electric blue, vibrant red and orange appear in both monochromatic looks and contrasting combinations. Colour becomes the starting point.
Givenchy, Loewe and Versace treat colour as an essential part of the entire look. A silk dress can build its impact around a single intense shade, a colourful bag can break up a neutral base, while a statement knit can bring a fresh energy to an everyday look.