I'm a Luxury Expert—These Are the Pieces Worth the Investment in 2026

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Luxury accessories 2026
(Image credit: Celine; Dua Lipa)

I oversee luxury fashion for Who What Wear, so I'm constantly studying the latest drops from brands and speaking with the leading experts on designer fashion about the pieces that are actually worth the investment. I've been keeping close tabs on the latest shopping drops, so as the latest pieces have started to arrive for 2026 I've narrowed in on the new designer pieces that are worth adding to your cart.

From the new-in Chanel bag that has already been spotted on Dua Lipa to first arrivals from Jonathan Anderson's debut collection for Dior to the statement belt trend I'm predicting will be huge this year, there are already many covetable pieces to add to your shopping cart. Ahead, shop the best designer shopping finds for 2026 that you'll spot on every in-the-know fashion insider.

Kristen Nichols
Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.