It's Official: These Are the 5 Most-Wanted Accessories Trends For 2026

By
published
in Buying Guides
Accessories on the spring/summer 2026 runway
(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

If 2025 was all about adding personality to your looks, 2026 is about taking that up a notch with a new wave of accessories that make a big impact. It will also be the year when personal style is emphasized in outfits, even if it's simply the addition of one statement piece against a more streamlined look. At least, that is where we're predicting fashion is headed 2026.

To get a preview of the best buys of the season, we took a closer look at the biggest accessories trends of 2026 to narrow in on the top 5 to know this year. From sunglasses to belts to bags, there are some clear silhouettes already winning out this year that we expect to see in the wardrobes of the best-dressed people on the fashion scene. Ahead, see the top five accessories trends to wear in 2026.

Ornate Belts

Accessories on the spring/summer 2026 runway

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

Oversize Sunglasses

Accessories on the spring/summer 2026 runway

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

Top-Handle Bags

Accessories on the spring/summer 2026 runway

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

Two-Tone Shoes

Accessories on the spring/summer 2026 runway

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)

Printed Scarves

Accessories on the spring/summer 2026 runway

(Image credit: Launchmetrics)
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.