6 Summer 2026 Trends That Are Already Huge in Paris

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In the middle of the summer, Haute Couture Week in Paris is one of the major moments for the runway collections and the street style alike. Seeing what attendees are wearing to the shows gives us a sense of where style is headed and the trends the fashion set is embracing. On the streets of Paris, we're seeing major summer 2026 trends being adopted by the best dressed insiders.

From the buzzy prints we expect to see everywhere in the coming months to the return of shrunken baby tees, there are some key pieces to have on your radar. As in the past, these standout trends will set the tone for how personal style unfolds in the second half of the year. Ahead, see the six summer trends that are defining style this season in Paris and the editor-approved pieces to shop and add to your closet now.

Bold Striped Pants

Woman wearing a Paris Haute Couture Week outfit.

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Satin Camisoles

Woman wearing a Paris Haute Couture Week outfit.

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Baby Tees

Woman wearing a Paris Haute Couture Week outfit.

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Embellished Skirts

Woman wearing a Paris Haute Couture Week outfit.

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Gingham

Woman wearing a Paris Haute Couture Week outfit.

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Plaid Shirts

Woman wearing a Paris Haute Couture Week outfit.

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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.