8 Fashion Things That'll Be Very On-Brand for 2026

If you just got used to the fact that it's 2025, sorry—new year, near trends incoming. Now that the many spring/summer 2026 fashion weeks have concluded, we have a pretty clear idea of where fashion is headed for 2026, and there's much to look forward to. As a whole, the fashion landscape for next year is looking quite fun and optimistic, according to the buzziest runways. There was bold color, whimsical footwear, and non-quiet luxury at every turn.

For the past year, we've been talking about how to make your outfits look the most 2025, but it's time to start thinking about what'll make you look on-brand for 2026, if that's something you'll be seeking. Below, I'm calling out the standout items and trends on the spring/summer 2026 runways, most of which made appearances on multiple runways, from the flat-shoe trend that's coming for your loafers to the color trend that could end the reign of red. Scroll on to shop future 2026 It items, all in one place.

Orange

There was a lot of bold color on the spring/summer 2026 runways, but perhaps the most noteworthy trend was orange. It has the same eye-catching effect as red but will feel fresher next year—trust me.

Spotted at Prada

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Pendant Necklaces

The runways of Dries Van Noten, Tory Burch, and Coach made one thing very clear: Pendant necklaces (specifically long chains with oversize pendants at the end) will be part of many cool outfits in 2026. In fact, why wait? This is a trend you can start wearing right now.

Spotted at Dries Van Noten

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Buttoned-Up Blazers

The trend of wearing fitted blazers as opposed to oversize ones continues, and countless runways featured them. For the most 2026 look, wear it buttoned up instead of open.

Spotted at Kallmeyer

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Oxford Shoes

Loafers will always be around, but the new preppy flat-shoe trend to make its way back to the mainstream is oxfords. They were most notably featured on the runways of Loewe and Miu Miu.

Spotted at Loewe

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Ascots

While 2025 was dominated by fashion people tying scarves around their waists, 2026 just might be the year we wear our scarves around our necks as ascots. The always-influential Miu Miu runway featured multiple models wearing them, so a new trend is imminent.

Spotted at Miu Miu

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Chandelier Earrings

This "dated" earring style is no longer so, if the models on the Chanel, Saint Laurent, and Valentino runways are any indication. Sculptural statement earrings aren't going away, but it's time to make room for dangly jewels in your earring collection.

Spotted at Chanel

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Dramatic Fringe

This trend may not be for the faint of heart, but if you want everyone to know that you're a fashion person, it's one you may want to try. My advice is to pair your statement-making fringe piece with basics to tone things down a bit. Bottega Veneta showed the most elegant interpretation of the trend in recent memory, hands down.

Spotted at Bottega Veneta

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Anything '80s

The '80s are shaping up to be fashion's throwback decade of choice for 2026, so start adding edgy leather, metallic accessories, animal print, and shoulder-padded everything to your cart.

Spotted at Saint Laurent

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