What clothes and accessories to covet from the spring-summer 2026 runways

Ditch the drab! Fashion has hit the reset button, offering a jolt of optimism, bold primary hues, and joyous movement of clothes

In the midst of economic uncertainty and global unrest, the fashion world found cause to celebrate and experience its own renaissance. From the catwalk to the front row, there was palpable excitement for the season ahead, buoyed by a changing of the guard. Spring 2026 marks a new beginning—what clothes and accessories would we want for its arrival?

With a historic number of major designer debuts giving us new classics, the S/S 2026 runways declared that luxury is now defined by clothes and pieces that are both emotionally resonant and effortlessly wearable. From a powerful new handbag to the statement skirt, this is your guide to investing intentionally—and playfully—in the season ahead.

It's in the bag

Above Shape-shifted. Black twisted flap bag by Chanel

Shape-shifted. Black twisted flap bag by Chanel

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It’s a new era at Chanel so owning one of Matthieu Blazy’s twisted flap bags will be like owning a piece of fashion history.

Make some room

Above Red-orange feathered floor-length skirt by Balenciaga

Red-orange feathered floor-length skirt by Balenciaga

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You may not need one of the many feathered skirts that sashayed down the SS26 runways but you will need a statement skirt next season. Let it be this beautifully tucked number by Balenciaga—you’ll thank us later.

My bunny valentine

Above Black kitten heeled Dior pumps by Jonathan Anderson

Black kitten heeled Dior pumps by Jonathan Anderson

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Sweet kitten heels will be all over the streets come SS26, but they don’t come sweeter than these Dior pumps by Jonathan Anderson featuring little rabbit ears and a subtly bejewelled body.

Rock on

Above A high-low fashion opportunity. Chunky glass neckpiece by Bottega Veneta

A high-low fashion opportunity. Chunky glass neckpiece by Bottega Veneta

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Big, bold necklaces are here to add a dusting of glamour to the everyday. This chunky, transparent collar by Bottega Veneta will make a T-shirt look cocktail-ready.