Spring 2026 Fashion Trends: What Industry Experts Are Saying

As we approach the much-needed spring season, it is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe for the brighter and cosy days ahead. With garden parties, social gatherings, celebrations, and spontaneous weekend getaways filling our calendars, many of us are already thinking about lighter layers and effortless dressing.

While the early months of the year focused on clean, natural palettes and understated minimalism, Spring 2026 invites a renewed sense of experimentation. This season is all about playing with silhouettes, exploring tactile fabrics, and embracing expressive colours to lift the mood and redefine personal style.

If you are looking ahead to Spring dressing, here are the key trends industry experts are highlighting for the season.

Bright & Bold Colours

When we think of spring, bright, and uplifting colours immediately come to mind — and industry experts agree. As seen across the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, major fashion houses such as Loewe and Prada embraced a vibrant spectrum of hues, from saturated monochromes to playful multicolour statements.

And why not? Spring is the perfect time to have fun with your wardrobe. Think cobalt blue, striking reds, and confident, high-impact tones that instantly energize a look. According to Cosmopolitan, the season also welcomes bold leather jackets and striped polo dresses so you can experiment with unexpected colour pairings.

Don’t forget to have fun with eclectic accessories, too. From statement bags (like the ones we love from Toteme and Fendi), sculptural jewellery, and standout footwear, this Spring is the time to channel your main character's energy.

Statement Dresses

Long gone are the days when dresses were only reserved for formal wear. With a showcase of craftsmanship blended with innovative fabrication and striking proportions, fashion brands continue to update and reimagine dress silhouettes, and Spring 2026 is the perfect time to embrace them.

From crinkle-textured pieces to fringed embellished dresses, the one from Bottega Veneta, we have seen an amalgamation of interesting silhouettes and sculptural forms over the past few years. Industry experts are also highlighting the return of the shirt dress, as seen on the runway and worn by our favourite celebrities. 

Once considered a practical wardrobe staple, the shirt dress is now loved for its comfortable yet polished look, making it ideal for multiple occasions from Ramadan gatherings to garden weddings.

Spring Handbags

This spring, industry experts are also loving the shades of blue, from vibrant cobalt to soft icy tones. This refreshing hue is set to dominate the fashion scene, adding a cool yet striking accent to seasonal wardrobes.

Beyond colour, designer handbags are embracing bold design details: fringe embellishments, practical oversized shapes, shiny chain handles, and sculptural totes are taking centre stage. Not only that, the “open and unzipped” styles with slightly off-kilter structures, as seen from Fendi and Loewe, are also making a strong statement this season.

According to Who What Wear, shoulder bags with east-west silhouettes, similar to those presented by Givenchy and Alaïa, remain highly sought after. And who can forget the bowling bag, which has been trending since last year. This elongated silhouette continues to sell out thanks to its distinctive shape and generous interior compartments.

The Rise of Sporty Dressing

Last but not least, industry experts are leaning towards the rise of sporty fashion for Spring 2026. But keep in mind that this is not a return to early 2000s athleisure, but a refined blend of athletic functionality and everyday dressing.

For instance, for their Spring 2026 campaign, Saint Laurent introduced a series of an 80s-inspired windbreaker that was paired with lace-trimmed shorts and stiletto pumps, proving that the mix of sporty and polished can feel effortlessly cool.

Retro track jackets, flight jackets, and anoraks are also making a comeback, so embrace your athletic-inspired pieces and style them with your favourite sneakers for this Spring 2026.

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