On Trend: Women’s Fall 2026 Fashion Trend Report

A Brief Look at Fall 2026

Explore the new season styles everyone’s talking about, as featured on our clients’ catwalks across New York, London, Milan, and Paris, in our Fall 2026 trend report.

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The Key Fall 2026 Trends are:

Nouveau Tuxedo: classic black tie dressing was reimagined by several designers this season, all of whom played with proportions differently but delivered equally powerful results.

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Moody Maroon: shades of deep burgundy, oxblood, and maroon saturated runways, offering a brooding and more romantic alternative to spring’s crayon colors.

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Cocooned Confidence: elongated oval sleeves and bubble skirts created cocoon-like silhouettes this season, resulting in striking looks that brought confidence to the catwalk.

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Intarsia Knits: sweaters and cardigans in multicolored argyle, jacquard, and geometric patterns were a focal point of the Fall 2026 shows, in an eclectic take on cold-weather dressing.

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Lean Tailoring: sharply cut separates with an ultra slim fit proved that designers are done with wide leg styles, as a new era of minimal but highly wearable tailoring emerged this season. 

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Leather Bombers: fashion’s love for leather lives on through flight jackets and classic bomber styles this season, in earthier shades than we’ve seen before. Think olive green, chocolate brown, and espresso. 

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What Happened at the Fall 2026 Fashion Shows?

Following the many creative director debuts of spring, the Fall 2026 shows saw fashion houses find their stride, with newer designers solidifying their visions and longstanding collaborators perfecting what they do best. Learn more about each of the trends’ product potential to discover how you can deliver this season’s confident spirit to your customers in-store via your assortment.

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Embrace a fresh take on tuxedo dressing as seen at Kallmeyer, Sacai, and Michael Kors, or adopt the color of the new season with rich maroon pieces from Lanvin, Elie Saab, and Zimmerman. 

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Go big with your silhouettes and experiment with the cocoon styles on display at Carolina Herrera and Khaite, or update your knitwear offering with intarsia designs from Emporio Armani, Brandon Maxwell, and Monse.

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Brands including Cult Gaia and TWP made the leather bomber a must-have for fall, while others like The Row and Elisabetta Franchi offered up a streamlined approach to tailored separates that everyone will want to wear.

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The Key Women’s Fall/Winter 2026 Fashion Week Trends 

Trend 1: Nouveau Tuxedo

The tuxedo made a surprise appearance at fashion week this season, but not in a way anyone was expecting. Several designers took the traditional eveningwear piece and blended it with their house signatures to create something unique and unmistakably modern. 

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Elisabetta Franchi and David Koma both opted to slice their tuxedo jackets in half, while Khaite reimagined the black and white style as a dress, placing the bow at the waist as a feminine twist. 

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This trend has been interpreted in numerous ways, so there are options across a range of price points and styles, depending on your customers' preferences. 

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Trend 2: Moody Maroon

In stark contrast to the bright crayon colors that were everywhere at the Spring 2026 shows, deep wine-like hues dominated this season. The color maroon was a standout, and numerous brands created a head-to-toe look in the shade.

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Giorgio Armani sent models down the runway in velvet maxi dresses with accessories of the same color, while Cult Gaia embraced the shade on everything from fur coats to headscarves and jewelry. 

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A richer and more romantic alternative to classic black, the color is sure to resonate with consumers across global markets. 

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Trend 3: Cocooned Confidence 

The ‘80s obsession of last season lives on, not in the form of strong shoulders, but in cocoon sleeves and bubble-like shapes. These oversized silhouettes embolden the wearer, cocooning them in confidence. 

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Houses like Victoria Beckham and Michael Kors sent orb-like skirts down the runway, while others, such as Jacquemus and Carven, went big on rounded sleeves. 

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This larger-than-life trend is made accessible through simple separates that offer a single standout feature like oversized sleeves or curved skirt shapes.

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Trend 4: Intarsia Knits

Knitwear is always expected for fall/winter collections, but this season, we were pleasantly surprised to find multicolored intarsia pieces in no short supply. 

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Numerous brands embraced patterned knits in ways that felt authentic to their aesthetic, highlighting the trend’s versatility and product potential. 

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Diane Von Furstenberg added multicolored argyle diamonds and contrast sleeves to the classic cardigan in a way that felt indicative of the brand’s persistent embrace of print, while at Dries Van Noten, patterned sweaters were worn with matching wool scarves, reinforcing the brand’s eclectic spirit. 

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As consumers across all price points and markets look to refresh their wardrobes for fall, this trend is a low-effort way to embrace new season style.

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Trend 5: Lean Tailoring

Sleek trousers tailored to an incredibly slim fit and structured, slender jackets presented a fresh look this fashion month, as designers took a new streamlined approach to tailoring.

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The Row, which takes its name from the birthplace of London suiting, Savile Row, embraced its foundations with strong-shouldered jackets with minimal detailing, while Carolina Herrera adorned a black two-piece suit with nothing but oversized white buttons. 

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As more and more employees are asked to return to the office, consumers are regaining appreciation for sharp separates and traditional tailored pieces that are work-appropriate. 

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Trend 6: Leather Bombers

Designers have returned to leather for fall, but this time they’re swapping dresses and bandeau tops for bombers and flight jackets. This seasonal shift is reflected in the color palette, too, with autumnal shades of browns and greens stealing the show.

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Ulla Johnson sent models down the runway in olive patent leather bombers, while Gabriela Hearst embraced a more aviator-like style, adding a faux fur collar to her leather jackets. 

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Both real and faux leather designs will appeal to customers worldwide, as this trend is highly wearable and universally flattering. 

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