As seen in the Vogue Shopping print guide to fall. Many themes emerged from the fall/winter 2026 collection, from the reinterpretation of ladylike to the return of sex appeal.
The fashion for the season similarly runs the gamut, touching on various moods and sartorial personalities in the process. From impactful touches—there’s no shortage of bowties and brooches—to singularly grand statements, below, we breakdown the biggest trends you can expect to see this fall and most importantly, how to wear them.
Down to Earth One common theme among the fall 2026 collections was the nature around us, not only in the earthy tones chosen for the clothing presented, but also in the backdrops of the shows themselves. Miu Miu, TWP, and Hermès used moss and grasses to bring their spaces to life.
Meanwhile, Dior constructed a greenhouse around a water lily–filled Grand Bassin smack in the center of the Tuileries Garden. Shades of forest greens, browns, and other earthly delights followed suit.
Art Deco It’s been more than a century since the Art Deco movement began, and a handful of designers are referencing the era again, even as they create new silhouettes for getting dressed up. Evening jackets were everywhere on the fall runways—floor-dusting velvet opera coats, sharp tuxedos, and metallic brocade—while the key occasion dress emerged as a flapper-style drop waist.
Consider this the golden age for refined evening wear. Updated Lady Take what you want from the ladylike trend this season.
Dior’s bar jacket? Pair it with baggy jeans.
Chanel’s skirt suits? Pile on jewelry or add a cheeky brooch.
Strand of pearls? Tuck them into a knit, à la The Row.
In 2026, anything goes when it comes to being a lady who lunches, from opera gloves to a top-handle bag. The modern woman, or anyone, really, should interpret the trend in ways that work for them.
Go Figure The body was a focus for many of the collections this season: whether that was second-skin tops, pants, and jersey dresses from Alaïa and Gucci, wispy black sheer fabrics from Khaite and Valentino, or the literal cuts and slashes of garments at Schiaparelli and Jil Sander. What’s more, fashion at large continues to explore the human form.
The Met Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibition, currently on view, is preoccupied with the relationship between clothing and the human body. Personality Pieces How about a little something-something to shake up your fall wardrobe?
Think decorative brooches and attention-grabbing belts. Do you dare to wear a hat?
Make a big impact this season with small, charming accents—ones that make us stop and say, “Where did you get that?” Tack a feathery brooch to a fall jacket with a flourish, for example, or opt for animal prints in lieu of solids just because you can. The joy is in the details.