2026 Fashion Trends You Can Actually Wear

by Sana Bun

2026 Fashion Trends You Can Actually Wear

3 Dec 2025

The latest fashion weeks delivered plenty to unpack, and while triangle hats and full-feather looks certainly had their moment, most of us still need clothes we can wear to actual places populated by actual people. So instead of chasing the runway extremes, we are zeroing in on the trends that do make sense in daily life — the ones you can wear to work, brunch, or anywhere that doesn’t involve a red carpet.

Nostalgic accessories

SS26 came with a carousel of big creative-director arrivals: Jonatan Anderson at Dior, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, and Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta, to name just a few. When a new creative mind grabs the helm, things naturally shift — though in fashion, that often means circling back to the house’s roots and reinterpreting the codes we already know.

That is exactly what we saw on the runway, with brands putting the spotlight on pieces many of us quietly retired years ago, like Chanel Cerf Tote or Celine Luggage Bag, earlier brought back to life by Michael Rider. If they aren't hiding somewhere in your wardrobe, the resale market will happily fill the gap. And if you had rather skip the vintage hunt and wait for the new-era versions, they will trickle into boutiques soon enough.

High & low mix

When you live a normal human life but still love dressing up, pairing neat basics with bold textures, artisanal elements or full-on statement pieces is often the balance we need to add depth to the look. An intricate weave on the collar, fringe peeking out from under your jacket, or a simple single-tone bomber worn with a beaded skirt? Why not?

Instagram: @loewe, @maisonalaia, @louise_trotter_

Over-relaxation

Crushed fabrics that look as though your steamer has given up, loose open handbags, even pieces designed to appear worn-in — everyone seems to be collectively tired of perfectionism, and designers clearly feel the same. The appeal is simple: being a human who isn’t always perfectly put together is finally normalised.

That said, there is a fine line between relaxed and messy, so keep it intentional — one deliberately chaotic element at a time.

Source: louisvuitton.com. Instagram: @chanelofficial

Knots

Probably one of the most functional (and genuinely fun) trends of 2026, the humble knot turns out to be far more versatile than it looks. You will see it everywhere: as a decorative detail on shoes and handbags, in sweaters casually tied around your neck or waist, or as part of transformable pieces like scarves that can become anything you want them to be with a quick twist and loop.

In short: if it can be knotted, fashion will find a way.

Instagram: @maisonalaia, @loewe, @louise_trotter_

by Sana Bun