Just like that, fashion month came and conquered — four cities, countless shows, and a whole new era of style unlocked. This season was packed with headline-worthy debuts: Demna Gvasalia's vision of Gucci, Dior’s womenswear reimagined by Jonathan Anderson, Pierpaolo Piccioli stepping into Balenciaga, and Matthieu Blazy taking on Chanel’s legacy codes after Bottega Veneta minimalism. It was bold. It was unexpected. And it gave us so much to play with. From bubble skirts to boho chic, we’ve rounded up the standout runway moments into 10 key trends you’ll want to pin, save, and sneak onto your wedding moodboard. Ready?
Simone Rocha, Dior
Photography: Jacob Lillis, Angèle Châtenet
Hip Drama
The hip obsession is not over yet! Designers aren’t playing it safe for Spring-Summer 2026, dialing up proportions with unapologetic volume and sculptural curves. Take cues from Jonathan Anderson’s much-anticipated womenswear debut at Dior and Simone Rocha’s dreamy-but-defiant silhouettes. The new season’s hip-centric shapes prove that femininity can be both delicate and daring.
Dior, Photography: Daniele Oberrauch
Erdem, Photography: Armando Grillo
Altuzarra, Photography: Su Mustecaplioglu
Yuhan Wang, Photography: Alessandro Lucioni
Simone Rocha, Photography: Alessandro Lucioni
Bubble Effect
Airy, bouncy bubble skirts are floating back into fashion’s front row. For Spring-Summer 2026, the silhouette gets a cool-girl remix — less sweetness, more form. Designers are inflating hems with just the right dose of volume, giving looks a playful lift without losing modern edge. It’s flirtation, redefined.
Bottega Veneta
Dior, Photography: Alessandro Viero
Alexander McQueen, Photography: Daniele Oberrauch
Dot, Dot, Dot...
Whether oversized, scattered, or blown out on sheer layers, the polka dot is having a major dot-comeback. In the Spring-Summer 2026 collections, this retro-inspired print feels sharper, smarter, and ready for the spotlight again. Designers are scaling it up to statement size or shrinking it down to near-minimalism, proving its versatility. The dot is playful, polished, and primed for a whole new era.
Tory Burch, Photography: Acielle
Dries Van Noten, Photography: Alessandro Viero, Gianluca Carraro
Dior, Photography: Alessandro Viero
Tory Burch, Photography: Acielle
Altuzarra, Courtesy of Altuzarra
Schiaparelli, Courtesy of Schiaparelli
Bold Colors
Bold colors? A definite yes for 2026. Fiery reds, zesty oranges, and limy greens lit up the runway as designers embraced a louder-is-better palette. But cobalt blue made the boldest entrance of them all, surfacing across multiple collections with unapologetic intensity. Lanvin went all-in, washing the entire set in this electrifying shade. Another clear sign it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest colors of the year in both fashion and design.
Gucci, Courtesy of Gucci
Simone Rocha, Photography: Armando Grillo
Pauline Dujancourt, Photography: Daniele Oberrauch
Trims & Feathers
Feathers, fringe, and ornate trims are back, and they’re not here to whisper. For Spring-Summer 2026, designers treated embellishment like an exclamation point, using texture to create motion, drama, and a sense of lightness. At Bottega Veneta, fringe appeared in multiple iterations, dancing along skirts, scarves, coats, and capes.
Gucci, Courtesy of Gucci
Prabal Gurung, Photography: Umberto Fratini
Bottega Veneta
Fforme, Photography: Umberto Fratini
Chanel, Photography: Armando Grillo
Altuzarra, Photography: Su Mustecaplioglu
High Line
This season, necklines are reaching new heights. On the Spring-Summer 2026 runways, the high neck reclaims its place in the spotlight, bringing elegance with an edge. Fashion’s visionaries played with silhouettes that climb, wrap, and frame the face — some soft and romantic, others structured and sculptural.
Dior, Photography: Alessandro Viero
Altuzarra, Photography: Su Mustecaplioglu
Louis Vuitton, Photography: Photo: Gianluca Carraro
Boho Chic
The boho revival is real, and we’re so here for it. Flowy silhouettes, tactile textures, and artisanal details are back in rotation. Isabel Marant delivered the free-spirited, road-trip-ready boho we know and love, Etro went moody with a grungy, alternative spin, while Anna Sui leaned into a full-on hippie dream.
Blumarine, Photography: Filippo Fior
Anna Sui, Photography: Armando Grillo
Zimmermann, Photography: Daniele Oberrauch
Isabel Marant, Photography: Armando Grillo
Blumarine, Photography: Filippo Fior
Isabel Marant, Photography: Armando Grillo
Regal Sleeves
Sleeves are getting bigger, bolder, and puffier, bringing that unapologetic regal look back to the forefront. Billowing shapes, sculpted poufs, and exaggerated shoulders transformed simple silhouettes into statements, striking a balance between romance and confidence. The spectrum ranged from balloon-like volumes that felt dreamy and ethereal to high-impact structures designed for maximum drama.
Simone Rocha, Photography: Armando Grillo
Saint Laurent, Photography: Alessandro Lucioni
Altuzarra, Photography: Su Mustecaplioglu
Crafty & Cool
Patchwork, crochet, upcycled materials, and raw, semi-finished details — Sprin-Summer 2026 is embracing a beautifully imperfect, handcrafted aesthetic. The runways leaned into looks that felt made with intention and imagination: mismatched textures, visible stitching, and artisanal techniques brought a human touch to even the most directional designs.
Erdem, Photography: Armando Grillo
Dilara Findikoglu, Courtesy of Dilara Findikoglu
Moschino, Photography: Alessandro Viero
Erdem, Photography: Armando Grillo
Hodakova, Photography: Isidore Montag
Hodakova, Photography: Gianluca Carraro
Pajamas 2.0
Elevated loungewear is still having its moment, and pajama-inspired looks got their turn in the spotlight. After showcasing the look in their Spring-Summer 2026 menswear collection, Dolce & Gabbana carried it over to womenswear, proving sleepwear can be just as chic outside the bedroom. We’re especially into the pajama pants styled with a sharp tailored jacket — a perfectly unexpected fusion of smart and slouchy.
Dolce & Gabbana, Photography: Isidore Montag
Dolce & Gabbana, Photography: Alessandro Viero, Salvatore Dragone
Ferragamo, Photography: Alessandro Lucioni
