Autumn/Winter 2026
The ideas from the AW26 runways that are now arriving in shops, and how to wear each one. Every guide links to its sources.
MoodDark Romance: How to Wear the Gothic Mood of Autumn/Winter 2026
Black lace, velvet and high necks: the season's moodiest trend, made wearable.
PrintCheck Mate: Why Tartan and Plaid Are the Print of the Season
From Chloé to Copenhagen, checks were everywhere for AW26. Here's how to wear them now.
TextureThe Season of Texture: Faux Fur, Shearling and Fuzzy Bags
AW26 is a season you can feel. How to bring shearling, pile and fringe into your wardrobe.
TailoringThe New Suit: Sharp Tailoring, Skirt Suits and '80s Power
The slouch is out. Fitted jackets, skirt suits and sculpted shoulders are back.
SilhouetteThe Drop Waist Is Back: Art Deco Shapes for Every Day
A century after the 1920s, the low waist returns, and it's easier to wear than you think.
AccessoriesFinishing Touches: XXL Boots, Opera Gloves, Bows and Big Necklaces
The cheapest way to update your wardrobe this winter is from the knees down and the wrists out.
Also on our radar
Smaller ideas from the season we're watching, with the source that reported them:
- Trains on everyday clothes, from silk shirts to knitted mini dresses (Coveteur).
- Open bags that show off what's inside (Coveteur).
- Fair Isle and Icelandic-style ski knits and scarf coats in Copenhagen (Vogue).
- Moody florals and floral brocades (British Vogue).
- Grey as the new key neutral, with accents of chartreuse and wine (Trendalytics).