Ten Trends for This Fall and Winter Picked from the Runways

Fashion always looks two seasons ahead. Brands present the clothes they will sell about six months later each spring and fall. During the half-year between the show and the actual release, some clothes survive and some lose their appeal. No matter how great the designer, no one can predict the future perfectly. Now that the start of autumn (Ipchu) has passed, we selected 10 trends from the 2026 fall/winter season runways that are likely to influence how we actually dress.

All Black

Chanel 2026 F/W RTW

Gucci 2026 F/W RTW

You might ask, 'Was there ever a time black looked tacky?' but this season black feels especially versatile. Depending on material and design, it can swing between sexy and restrained. Try a look that shows a hint of skin like Gucci's, or showcase grown-up elegance in knits like Chanel.

Floral Dresses

Givenchy 2026 F/W RTW

Celine 2026 F/W RTW

The equation 'flowers = spring' has been broken. Brands such as Celine and Givenchy presented floral dresses that can easily be worn in autumn and even winter. Rather than buying a new dress to follow the trend, think about ways to work with what you already own—like throwing a tough leather jacket over a feminine floral dress.

Shift Dress

Miu Miu 2026 F/W RTW

Miu Miu 2026 F/W RTW

It’s more accurate to describe this as an item that is 'currently trending' rather than 'about to trend.' The shift dress Miu Miu showed for the 2026 fall/winter season—a straight silhouette that falls from the shoulders to the hem—has been gaining notable momentum this summer. It’s also great for layering with blazers, shirts, and other outerwear through early winter.

Faux Fur

Celine 2026 F/W RTW

Burberry 2026 F/W RTW

Remember the 'mob wife' trend? About two and a half years ago, styling that aimed to look affluent became popular and faux fur coats rose in popularity as a result. Interestingly, while the mob wife trend faded quickly, faux fur coats endured. If you mix in black or white as Burberry and Celine do, you can pull off a faux fur coat look without it feeling overwhelming.

Rainbow Colors

Balenciaga 2026 F/W RTW

Calvin Klein Collection 2026 F/W RTW

No one can deny that 'the era of color' has begun. Vogue has been showing for months how to wear bright shades like red, yellow, and purple without looking excessive. The 2026 fall/winter collections reaffirmed that there’s no reason to fear bold color.

Purple

Balenciaga 2026 F/W RTW

Area 2026 F/W RTW

After a season that showed every imaginable color, the most striking hue was purple. The deep purples presented by Area and Balenciaga were particularly memorable. Because it’s not the easiest color to pull off, we recommend completing an elegant monochrome look with a purple dress or pairing a purple top with classic black pants.

Butter White

Chloé 2026 F/W RTW

Khaite 2026 F/W RTW

If you usually prefer refined minimal styling, butter white—which looks as if a touch of yellow has been mixed in—is the right choice. Khaite matched butter white with pastel orange for a clean look, and Chloé’s butter-white skirt with ruffle details paired with a checked blazer evoked cottagecore.

Office Wear

Tom Ford 2026 F/W RTW

Tod’s 2026 F/W RTW

As mix-and-match has taken over, the old styling rules—like 'what kind of top goes with these pants'—have all broken down. Did designers want to erase gender boundaries completely? Tom Ford and Tod’s sent women down the runway in extremely masculine, angular suits. That said, this isn’t a call to pull out a suit the moment autumn begins. Simply slipping on items that carry a 'masculine' feel, like a dress shirt or a double-breasted blazer, will be enough.

Make Everyday Wear Special

Gucci 2026 F/W RTW

Jil Sander 2026 F/W RTW

Perhaps due to the exceptional heatwave, fashion people have been dialing down their effort. You can tell from keywords like slackercore and morning Manhattan chic. If you’ve been wondering how to make basic pieces look special, take cues from Gucci and Jil Sander: pair a familiar blazer and denim with a colored T‑shirt, or add eye-catching socks to an otherwise ordinary office outfit.

Full Leather

Hermès 2026 F/W RTW

Balenciaga 2026 F/W RTW

The leather-on-leather look that used to give off a rough, biker vibe has changed. The focus is on the lower half. In the past it was common to match a leather jacket with leather pants, but Balenciaga and Hermès proposed leather skirts and jumpsuits, proving there are no limits to leather-on-leather styling.

Published: August 12, 2026

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