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FW26 Handbags: satchels from Prada, Balenciaga, Chanel and more

Handbags are often a brand's primary revenue driver, offering higher profit margins than clothing and reaching a much wider audience. Because of this, they are essential for steering seasonal collections and boosting overall sales. This importance was reflected on the FW26 runways, where designers showcased a wide variety of satchels, ranging...

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Individual and versatile: Denim trends for AW26 womenswear

Denim, with its roots in workwear, is often regarded as the basis of a simple everyday uniform, where volume, length and embellishment usually mark the greatest extremes. Yet the durable fabric offers more scope than it might initially suggest. Rather than revisiting the old question of whether women will wear skinny or wider trousers this...

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FW26 Women’s denim trend report: Diesel, Dior, Balenciaga and more

The big news in denim for FW26 is the return of the slim-leg jean, signaling a shift toward more refined silhouettes in ready-to-wear. The collection features a full spectrum of washes, from light blue to deep indigo, with a continued emphasis on distressing and abrasion. Embellishments like diamante and studs remain prominent, while the trend...

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AW26: Corsets and crinolines, the 18th century as a value driver

The autumn/winter 2026/2027 collections, presented during Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, revealed a common dynamic: the revival of 18th-century codes. These are not just a constant stylistic reference. They also offer a response to the current challenges in the luxury fashion sector. Three exhibitions (Palais Galliera, Musée des Arts Dé...

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FW26 Trend: Military parade jackets, Khaite, Etro, Balmain and more

Building on the presence of military-inspired silhouettes in Pre-Fall 26, this direction strengthens into a key statement for FW26, merging decorative tailoring with a sense of authority and heritage. Structured shapes and the ornate detailing of ‘Napoleonic’ jackets align with the shift toward more expressive dressing, while remaining versatile...

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Retailers and trend experts share footwear trends for autumn 2026

The buying season for autumn 2026 is now largely complete. As the next season approaches, retailers are shifting their focus to adjustments and additional buying opportunities. The in-season period provides a chance to respond to rapidly changing demand, new trends and unexpected bestsellers. Which styles remain commercially reliable? Where is...

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Shanghai Fashion Week: Tradition as a driving force for modernity

More than almost any other fashion week, Shanghai demonstrates how the trends of tomorrow become relevant through a country's cultural heritage. The autumn/winter 2026 collections of many emerging labels were particularly compelling because they were as rooted in the zeitgeist as they were in history. The city, too, continues to serve as a...

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Back to basics: The 'quiet' sophistication of the AW26 season

The autumn/winter 2026 season has concluded, leaving an unexpectedly quiet echo. After several cycles marked by sensational debuts from new creative directors and a near-constant rotation at the helm of luxury fashion houses, a calmer phase is now emerging. Many designers seem to have settled into their roles. This is reflected in collections...

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FW26 trend: Statement dressing, ‘80’s style from Balmain, McCartney and more

On the FW 26 runways, designers showed a renewed interest in the bold silhouettes of the 1980s, reflecting a broader shift toward statement dressing. The decade’s defining styles, jewel-toned colors, strong shoulders on blazers and blouses, and the little black dress for evening, conveying female confidence and authority. Embellishments, like...

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A Century of Britishness: How Daniel Kearns is modernising Kent&Curwen

British heritage brand Kent&Curwen, established in 1926, has come a long way from creating ties for Oxford and Cambridge universities and inventing the first cricket jumper, to become synonymous with collegiate and sporting styles, blending British tradition with a "rebellious spirit” under the creative leadership of Daniel Kearns. 2026 marks...

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Maison Margiela targets Chinese market with Shanghai show and four exhibitions

Maison Margiela has inaugurated its first show outside of Paris in Shanghai. The brand is also launching a road trip across China, combining collections, exhibitions and activations. “This is the first time we have held a show outside of Paris,” Glenn Martens, artistic director of Maison Margiela, told FashionUnited in Shanghai. “The brand...

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FW26 trend: Designers use the peplum for a sculpted silhouette

The peplum made a strong return to the FW26 runways, reflecting fashion’s current interest in sculpted waistlines and controlled volume around the hips. Rather than the ruffled, overtly feminine versions associated with the 2010s, this season’s interpretations felt sharper and more architectural, often integrated into tailoring or streamlined...