I'm a Fashion Editor—Here's Every 2026 Find I'd Buy From Net-a-Porter, Zara, and Nordstrom
At the top of the new year, I'm already charting out my wardrobe for 2026. As pieces begin to trickle in for the upcoming season, I've been scrolling through the latest arrivals at some of my most frequented retailers—including Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom, and Zara—to see all of the latest drops.
My approach to shopping for the upcoming season includes investing in a foundation of seasonal staples to wear on repeat as well as directional pieces that tap into what is new in fashion for spring 2026. I'm ready to embrace more accessories, including Western belts, oversize '60s sunglasses, and animal-print heels. I'll also be incorporating thoughtful pops of color with everything from socks in saturated shades to bold drop earrings. Ahead, see the pieces I would recommend shopping first in 2026.
Nordstrom
Zara
Net-a-Porter
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.