H&M's New Drop Reads Like an A-Z of Spring 2026 Trends—These Pieces Will Fly Out of Stock First

You can always count on H&M to nail the new season. Keep scrolling to shop our editors' top picks, before they sell out.

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I've been a fashion and shopping editor for well over a decade now and spent a good chunk of that time working here at Who What Wear. My colleagues joke that, since I always have a beady eye on the new-in sections, my special power is spotting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street. You know, those pieces that everyone in the office asks you about, only to stare incredulously back at you when you reveal your source. They're usually the pieces that sell out the fastest as well (especially once the WWW office is onto them), since who doesn't want designer-level pieces without actually spending the cash? Anyway, I'll admit I'm a pretty good person to have on speed-dial, as they say.

While I'll always go to bat for the likes of Zara, M&S and COS, I think my best ever high street finds have always come from H&M. Admittedly, there's often a lot of trash to rummage through to get to the good stuff, but that only makes finding the exceptional gems in and amongst their new drops all the sweeter. And anyway, if you're here, you get to sit back and relax since I've already done the hours and hours of scrolling for you.

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Below, you'll see I've been busy pulling apart H&M's new-in section, and let me tell you it reads like an A-Z of the most relevant and—this is important—actually wearable trends you're going to want a piece of for spring 2026. Whether that's bomber jackets, lace layers, the new flat shoes to know about, or twists on the trench coat, I've highlighted six key trends that might not feel groundbreaking on their own, but all lend themselves to creating fresh new looks to get you excited about your wardrobes again this spring.

Let's be clear, I never recommend anything that doesn't appear to have longevity to it, so while these technically fall into 'fashion trends', I always try to err away from extremes and cult buys that will only last a season. Instead, I've focused here on pieces that have proven versatility—whether that's categories that have already been bubbling up for a few cycles or items that I genuinely believe you'll want to (and should) wear for years to come. I also always try to lean heavily on H&M's Premium Selection edit, because while it may be a little pricier, the better fabrications give you so much more bang for your buck—trust me.

So, leave the rummaging to me and keep scrolling to browse the best H&M spring fashion trends worth shopping right now.

1. Bomber Jackets

2. Fresh Flats

3. Twist on the Trench

4. Flash of Lace

5. Elevated Essentials

6. Utility Details

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Emily Dawes
Emily Dawes
Senior Shopping Editor

Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working for Who What Wear UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily landed at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she has styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.