For spring/summer 2027, individuality returned to the fashion conversation. Coming off of fashion month, designers are turning up the dial on personal expression with collections that feel about cultivating a point of view. The shift began to take shape last season, when modern heirloom pieces and hand-crafted details signaled a revived appetite for pieces that feel special, considered, and worth collecting. Now, that impulse has evolved into something more: a desire to make a look distinctly your own.

Across the runways, that spirit of individuality took myriad forms, from ornate jackets and opulent embellishments to unexpected print combinations that felt instinctive rather than carefully coordinated. After seasons of pared-back clothing, designers are ready to have fun with fashion again, trading some of minimalism's restraint for a more maximalist, personality-driven approach to getting dressed. Off the runway, the fashion set is embracing self-expression, already offering a glimpse of what this new mood looks like in practice.

At its heart, the season was a celebration of fashion's human qualities: the hand of the artisan, the art of finding a singular piece, the unique styling that reveals an individual eye. In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and AI, the most compelling collections offered a sense of soul. What emerged was a desire for clothes with character, chosen and combined with a collector's instinct rather than prescribed by a single aesthetic. The season's biggest trends, then, are not simply about what to wear next. They're about how to wear clothes and how to make them your own. Ahead, see nine spring/summer 2027 trends that capture fashion's renewed appreciation for craftsmanship, individuality, and the art of making a look your own.

Spring/Summer 2027 Trends

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Fashion is ready to let its playful side shine. For spring 2027, designers embraced the kind of personality-driven dressing that feels instinctive, individual, and, above all, fun. At Burberry, Celine, Chanel, and Loewe, flower embellishments transformed jackets and dresses into miniature works of art, and tactile details and ornate finishes lent each piece a sense of whimsy. Color, too, took on a more spirited character, with Tory Burch and Valentino exploring unexpected hues and unpredictable shade pairings. The season is about embracing the eccentric and trusting your instincts.

By Hand

Craft continues to play a prominent role in 2020s fashion, with expectations rising just as quickly as prices are. If a jacket is going to cost over $1000, it better be made by hand with couture-adjacent attention to detail that's not hidden behind immaculate stitchwork. Today, designers are leaning into a more obvious display of craftsmanship, and brands such as Chloé, Heirlome, Khaite, Bottega Veneta, and The Row showed intricate pieces for spring/summer 2027, from open-work blouses to crochet skirts. More and more, designers are catching on: For today's high prices, designer clothing should look and feel special, like a one-of-a-kind heirloom designed to be passed down from generation to generation.

Season of the Skirt

For spring 2027, the skirt emerged as fashion's most versatile canvas. At Prada, Miuccia Prada returned to the garment's essential simplicity, famously describing the skirt as being like a T-shirt: a universal piece that can accommodate endless design experiments and seasonal ideas. It's a deceptively simple proposition that speaks to the collection's broader interest in the possibilities of everyday dressing. Designers across the season—Khaite, Jil Sander, and Altuzarra, to name a few—made a compelling case for the piece as a wardrobe cornerstone, reinforcing its place in the modern woman's rotation. The appeal lies in its adaptability. Worn with a crisp shirt, a relaxed knit, or an unexpected evening top, the skirt offers an opportunity to build a look around personal taste rather than a prescribed formula. It's the foundational piece that will ground self-expressive dressing next year.

The Clash

There are clashing colors and patterns, and then there's whatever it was that fashion's top brands displayed on the runways for spring 2027. It wasn't for the faint of heart—that's for sure—but somehow, the "so wrong it's right" pairings managed to click in a way that felt stylish, not contrived. At Chanel, three mismatched prints and seven colors made up one of the most talked-about looks from the show, and at Prada, a clashing set of loud floral patterns made people rethink the print, giving it a cool factor for the year ahead. Dries Van Noten, Burberry, and Celine, too, avoided holding back, releasing any reservations about clashing once and for all.

Gilded Age

Gold had a prominent role on the runways, lending unabashed glamour to the season. In a particularly striking statement, Anthony Vaccarello's final show for Saint Laurent after a decade at the house was rendered almost entirely in golden looks, defining the collection in dramatic, after-dark opulence. Elsewhere, Ralph Lauren, Dries Van Noten, and Fforme each explored metallics. Whether worked into fluid silhouettes or used to bring a luminous finish to structured pieces, the shade offered a sense of occasion.

Brassière

No shirt, no problem—at least, that's what designers appeared to state through their spring collections, delivering look after look with bras as the only top option. Blouses, you're out. Just wear whatever's underneath, especially if your skirt is Prada. The spring 2027 way to wear a bra top kicked off at Khaite, with Kaia Gerber opening the show in a white cone bra paired with a leather column skirt. Then Prada happened, and styling a bra top with a printed knee-length skirt became the talk of fashion month. More examples appeared at Tom Ford and Givenchy in Paris, only garnering momentum for the no-top movement.

Marine Layer

A few colors made rather significant splashes on the runways. Purple continues to be the obvious one, followed by primary colors, as well as orange, pink, and cobalt. But we've talked about all of those too many times to count and would much rather spotlight a range of hues that's far less publicly discussed. Call it seafoam, aqua, or mint—really, it's all of the above. Any shade you'd find near the coast falls under spring's "marine layer" color trend, with Chanel, Dior, Ralph Lauren, and Valentino all selecting hues that conjure up the smell of saltwater and the feeling of sand between your toes. Each brand approached them differently aesthetically, using paillettes, sheer fabrics, ombré materials, and delicate drapes to tell their own color stories.

Airing Things Out

As much as excess and exaggeration dominated this season, so did a lighter look punctuated by airy materials in soft shades of pink, yellow, and green. Tail-like hemlines flowed behind models as they walked at Chanel, Balenciaga, and Ralph Lauren, and Jonathan Anderson took a tailored approach, debuting skirt suits at Dior that felt far more delicate than the "office siren" versions we've grown accustomed to seeing on the runway. Combined, these chiffon creations added gentleness to the spring 2027 collections that perfectly balanced out the grandeur displayed elsewhere throughout fashion month.

The Evening Jacket

Designers brought a sense of ceremony to tailored outer layers, elevating them with intricate craftsmanship and luxurious fabrics. At Kallmeyer, a white beaded jacket was paired with casual jeans, striking a particularly appealing balance between polish and ease. Ralph Lauren offered a different take with its patterned fil coupé jacket, where the richness of the fabric lent texture and dimension to a classic silhouette. At Schiaparelli, a chartreuse velvet jacket drawn from the archives underscored fashion's enduring fascination with pieces that carry a sense of history and artistry. These are jackets that feel collected rather than simply purchased, their hand-finished details giving them individuality that mass-produced occasionwear often lacks. The styling lesson is equally appealing: Wear them with denim, pared-back trousers, or even the simplest skirt, and let the jacket remain the focal piece.

That's it: Prada just released the greatest gift of all for the holiday season, one that fashion people have been begging and pleading for since the 1990s. Finally, the Italian brand's famed dalmatian-print footwear has returned, and yes, that includes the pony-hair loafers from the fall/winter 1995 collection that Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore on a night out at The Bowery Bar with John F. Kennedy Jr. in October 1995. She was only photographed wearing the loafers that one time, but once was all it took to cement them in fashion's history books. Today, sourcing a pair from that original collection is next to impossible. Fortunately, we all made it onto Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons's nice list this year, so much so that they went ahead and gifted us with a whole slew of dalmatian-print shoes, bags, and accessories to celebrate the holiday season (and beyond).

In the show, supermodels Amber Valletta, Naomi Campbell, and Nadja Auermann walked the runway in Prada's dalmatian print, clearly catching the eye of Bessette-Kennedy, a known Prada devotee. The same year, Prada released its Spazzolato tote bag, now referred to as the Carolyn bag, given how much she carried it. It was later re-released at the spring/summer 2022 show. Now, the dalmatian print is getting the same treatment, as was revealed in the brand's holiday 2026 campaign, starring Maya Hawke and Sadie Sink.

In the hand-drawn animated campaign video, Sink can be seen zeroing in on a pair of loafers being held up by three elated mice ready to show the new (and old) shoes off to all those Prada lovers who've been asking for their return for 30 years now. Chen Haoyu, another star for holiday 2026, wore a bucket hat in the print. Clearly, Prada and Simons know just how desirable the dalmatian print is and are giving us just what we want. Shop the loafers and more below.

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Accessories have always had the power to transform an outfit, but for spring/summer 2027, designers are making a case for putting them front and center. Across the runways, the finishing touches became statements in their own right, offering fresh ways to express personal style. Antique-coded earrings brought a sense of vintage glamour to contemporary dressing, while many looks demonstrated the waist-defining power of a statement belt. Meanwhile, designers embraced a more-is-more approach to handbags, showcasing bold colors, intricate patterns, beaded details, and fringe. Rather than blending seamlessly into an ensemble, these accessories commanded attention, proving that sometimes the smallest details can make the biggest impact.

The season's standout pieces also point toward a renewed appreciation for craftsmanship, versatility, and thoughtful styling. Beaded necklaces were layered over jackets and dresses, while printed scarves took on new identities, appearing as tops and belts. Embellished heels brought a decorative element to footwear through opulent beading and floral details. Botanical accents, meanwhile, permeated the collections, from floral brooches to scarves. Together, these runway moments suggest that 2027 will be a year for experimenting with proportion, texture, and unexpected combinations. Ahead, discover the six major accessories trends to know for spring/summer 2027, as seen on the runways.

Botanicals

Florals are branching out beyond prints for spring/summer 2027, taking shape as three-dimensional accents and decorative accessories. At Ralph Lauren and Chanel, floral brooches adorned blazers and dresses, while Dior incorporated botanical motifs into scarves. Romantic yet versatile, these botanical-inspired details bring a fresh finish to tailored separates and flowing silhouettes alike.

Statement Belts

This season, the belt is far more than a functional finishing touch. Altuzarra and Celine embraced wide, waist-defining styles with metallic details, while Ferragamo incorporated double belts that added dimension to its runway looks. Whether worn over a tailored jacket, a flowing dress, or a relaxed silhouette, a statement belt is an easy way to bring structure and personality to everyday dressing.

Antique Revival Earrings

Vintage-inspired jewelry is making a compelling return for spring/summer 2027, with chandelier earrings and ornate drop styles lending a touch of old-world elegance to modern dressing. At Celine, Ralph Lauren, and Saint Laurent, antique-inspired designs offered a sense of history and romance, proving that heirloom-worthy jewelry can feel just as relevant today. Wear them with a simple T-shirt or an evening dress to let their intricate details take center stage.

Maximalist Bags

Minimalism takes a back seat as maximalist handbags emerge as one of spring/summer 2027's most dominant accessories trends. At Chanel, Fendi, and Tory Burch, bags stood out through bold color palettes, intricate patterns, beaded embellishments, and playful fringe. The styling takeaway is simple: Let a statement-making bag do the heavy lifting by pairing it with understated separates, or lean into the trend with a mix of equally eye-catching textures and prints.

Embellished Heels

Shoes are taking a decidedly decorative turn. Chanel, Tory Burch, and Prada embraced embellished heels featuring opulent beading and floral accents, transforming everyday footwear into miniature works of art. Whether styled with a pared-back trouser suit or a romantic dress, these statement shoes offer an effortless way to introduce a little extravagance into even the simplest look.

Printed Scarves

The printed scarf is proving to be one of the season's most versatile accessories, with designers finding inventive ways to style this classic staple. At Hermès, scarves were transformed into tops, while Ralph Lauren demonstrated their potential as belts, bringing pattern and color to the waist. It's a piece that can be styled in countless ways, whether tied, wrapped, or reimagined entirely.

Beaded Necklaces

Beaded necklaces are getting a fresh styling treatment. Chanel and Celine showcased long strands layered over jackets and dresses, while Polo Ralph Lauren wrapped necklaces around the neck for a more closely styled look, paired with a tonal blazer. From colorful statement beads to more subdued designs, the trend offers an easy way to introduce texture, dimension, and a personal touch to your wardrobe.

There are coats—and then there are The Row coats. Spend enough time studying the wardrobes of fashion’s most discerning dressers and you’ll start to notice them everywhere, although you may not even know it. Devoid of logos or obvious design detail, instead, it’s the impossibly elegant proportions, floor-skimming hemlines and beautifully understated fabrics that give them away.

Of course, with prices often running into the thousands, a The Row coat is an investment in every sense of the word. But look beyond the price tag and it’s easy to understand their enduring appeal. The brand focuses on exceptional fabrics, beautifully considered proportions and silhouettes that feel current without ever becoming dated. Think sweeping wool coats that fall almost to the floor, perfectly oversized cashmere styles, sculptural wrap silhouettes and pared-back trenches that somehow make even jeans and a simple knit look impossibly polished.

From the cult styles fashion insiders return to year after year to the newer silhouettes currently occupying my wish list, I’ve narrowed down the very best The Row coats to know now. Keep scrolling for my edit.

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Quiet luxury may be firmly established in our wardrobes, but winter is arguably when the aesthetic comes into its own. There’s something about sumptuous suede, buttery leather and beautifully understated silhouettes paired with cashmere, wool coats and polished tailoring that feels particularly luxurious at this time of year.

For 2026, the bags catching my attention are less about one defining shape and more about those small details that make a handbag feel exceptionally luxurious: supple finishes, considered proportions and barely-there hardware.

Naturally, The Row continues to set the standard, alongside Bottega and Loewe, but some of the most compelling styles I’ve found this season come without the four-figure price tag. The common thread is that elusive expensive-looking quality—the kind of bag that quietly elevates whatever you’re wearing without becoming the entire outfit.

From investment pieces I’d happily carry for decades to more attainable styles that capture the same polished mood, keep scrolling for my edit of the best quiet-luxury bags to carry throughout winter 2026 and well beyond.

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You may have read this headline and thought to yourself, "Really? 16 pairs?" But before you cast judgment, all it takes is one scroll through this curated list from the luxury fashion house to understand why I couldn't narrow it down further. Plus, the holiday season is the perfect time to create the ultimate wish list, right?

Chanel eyewear has always had a place on my holiday wish list. Over the years, I've fallen in love with every style, from cat-eye silhouettes to oversize rectangular frames. And while eyewear trends come and go, I can't seem to part ways with these designer sunglasses. A wise woman once told me Chanel is always a good investment, which is exactly why you should add these to your list, too.

Neutral Frames

Just as many believe leopard print is a neutral, I firmly believe tortoiseshell frames fall into the same category. My favorite pairs of sunglasses are black and brown, so I'm definitely investing in some of the pairs below.

Colorful Frames

Chanel makes some really fun eyewear as well. There's always a time and place for a sleek black pair, but there's nothing wrong with adding olive-green oval shades or a baby-pink rectangular pair to the mix.

It doesn't take an expert to see that flat shoes have become the unrivaled default shoe in our closets lately. Over the past few years, flats evolved from being the shoe you pick for comfort and convenience into something altogether chicer and more forward—yes, even going toe to toe with heels for occasion dressing. As designers keep producing more opulent and beautiful flats, their allure only amplifies, which brings me to the latest phase in their evolution. Meet the smoking slipper.

More elevated than ballet flats and even more rich-looking than a standard pair of loafers, smoking slippers are defined by a low-profile, a plush velvet finish, and a seamless silhouette—they're usually devoid of any buckles or laces making them easy to slip on and off. This is because they were traditionally worn for indoor lounging, but have since evolved to become synonymous with formal evening wear and in late 2026, they're on track to become the next "It" flats to know.

The shoes are coming at a time when opera house dressing is the most important fashion aesthetic of the moment and because of the trend, we're now starting to see an uptick in tuxedo dress codes with pieces like cummerbunds, tuxedo shirts, and evening jackets all bubbling up this season. But trend momentum aside, smoking slippers have a rich heritage and history to them, too. They were always the shoes of choice for royalty and date back to Prince Albert in 19th-Century England who popularized them as the shoes that men would wear when they entertained indoors (often paired with a smoking jacket) to protect carpets and floors from ash and soot.

Now, luxury labels are designing their own modern smoking slippers and the leading styles include The Row's plush velvet Ponti Slippers and the already-sold-out Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Loafers inspired by Parisian travel shoes—all arriving in rich jewel tones like burgundy and ochre. Here, discover the elegant and luxurious smoking slipper trend and shop the best pairs.

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Yves Saint Laurent said he wished he had invented them, Andy Warhol wanted to be buried in them and Giorgio Armani said they represent “democracy in fashion”; jeans are worn, admired and beloved by us all, including the most influential tastemakers. Yet the past few years have seen something of a shift in how denim is perceived. What remained an accessible, everyday staple for decades has now been glazed in the sheen of ultra-luxury. They may still be worn every day, but contrary to Mr Armani’s declaration, they have become a signifier of wealth and decidedly undemocratic—at least where price is concerned. Banish thoughts of logo pockets and flashy labels, though; the styles people are spending the most money on now could not—to the untrained eye—be identified on first sight. What they have in common is an obsessive focus on fit and quality, and as a result, even the most expensive pairs (up to £1000 in some cases) are flying off the shelves. Why are so many of us prepared to pay more than ever for our jeans?

“The change in attitudes towards spending on denim seems to be in line with the drift towards a desire for and appreciation of craftsmanship,” says fashion psychologist Dr Dion Terrelonge. “In a world of polyester and AI, people are seeking craft; clothes that feel pure and real to the touch. People like to own special items, and for something as personal as a pair of jeans where the fit is everything, that idea of what’s special can come from owning a more luxurious version of something that is, by nature, functional.”

Interestingly, the brands flourishing in this space include smaller, independent labels rather than fashion’s power players; retailers such as Net-a-Porter consistently cite The Row, Khaite, Toteme, Alaïa, Agolde, Ossou and Rùadh as their best-sellers. The most in-demand pairs are usually straight-leg or with a subtle bootcut and come in indigo or darker washes. Shakaila Forbes-Bell, fashion and consumer psychologist, says that this is because “studies show that dark-coloured jeans are often associated with higher prices and therefore make the wearer appear to have greater access to resources.”

It’s no surprise that these more timeless designs resonate most with customers paying a higher price—they have greater longevity, after all—but their outward simplicity belies the technical prowess behind their construction. Benjamin Talley Smith is a designer known as the “Denim Whisperer” who currently works with brands including Dôen, Reformation, Ulla Johnson, J.Crew and Gigi Hadid’s Guest In Residence. He is also the man responsible for Khaite’s best-selling Danielle jeans, which, despite a price tag of more than £600, continue to sell out and have inspired countless TikTok videos praising their fit.

“People ask me all the time if a higher price equals better quality,” he says. “We make Khaite’s products in Los Angeles, which is why I live there. We are in the factory every day, and we work on all the prep and fitting to make sure [the jeans] are great, [and] we also review them after every single wash. If there’s an issue, I’m there to deal with it, and when the products are being finished in the final stages, they’re sent to my office, where we review them again. I just can’t do that with a brand like J.Crew, which is bigger. That, to me, represents a higher level of quality, which is why they’re more expensive.”

Talley Smith says it’s a subject he “goes back and forth” on, citing some luxury brands that charge more than £1000 for jeans he says aren't worth it. “In those instances, maybe you’re just paying for the name instead of what I do, which is fit to perfection. The stuff we charge £600 or £700 for deserves that price tag; if you look at any of the TikTok videos about Khaite jeans, for example, everyone always starts by saying they don’t want to pay [that sort of money] so they’re going to return them. Then they put them on, and they’re like, ‘I’ve never looked or felt better in my life.’ That is worth it.”

Jac Cameron, founder and designer of Rùadh, is one person Talley Smith cites as a fellow “denim person”. She, too, she says, has spent her entire career “obsessing” over the way jeans fit, concentrating on how they feel on the body before then looking at proportions, rise, leg shape and pocket placement. “A lot of the process is very hands-on,” she explains. “We develop our patterns and samples in New York and Los Angeles, and I spend a great deal of time trying on, adjusting and refining each fit. Small changes can make a huge difference: the angle of a pocket, the height of a rise, the way a leg falls from the hip or how much ease you have through the thigh.”

This, of course, informs the cost, but so do the details, says Cameron. “Our shank buttons are made from recycled brass with a semi-precious real gold finish, and they’re produced in Italy by a storied factory that specialises in high-end hardware. It’s a small detail, but one that I think speaks to our overall philosophy. We’re considering every element of the jeans and choosing the best materials and specialists we can. Those details may not always be immediately visible, but they contribute to the quality and feel of the finished piece.”

Another commonality shared by the brands creating the most successful luxury denim right now is that they all cite longevity as a priority; these designers are making pieces that will look good on you in years to come, not just right now. Nina Khosla and Talia Shuvalov, creative directors of Ossou, say this is partly why jeans are now considered to be a luxury item. “This is a material you can actually wear for years; it will respond to the wearer and become more personal over time. We want our denim to evolve with you. We like to start with something a little more fitted, and let it relax as we wear it.”
Talley Smith has a similar approach to his work; he refers to jeans as a “living, breathing thing” and says that, when it comes to innovation within his design process, he’s often looking to vintage styles to create something new. This isn’t simply to satisfy the current appetite for nostalgia but because, he says, “they were better made because they were made for work. Even the production system was set up in a way that meant denim was made to last 10 years or more, as opposed to the fast-fashion situation we see today.”

The appeal of a “worn”, lived-in look could also be why pre-loved sites like eBay are seeing growing demand for secondhand luxury jeans. Between August and September 2026, the online marketplace says searches for “luxury denim” increased by an impressive 308%, and some of the most coveted brands are The Row, Toteme and Agolde. Marie Blanchet, vintage curator and founder of Mon Vintage, has also received more requests for denim of late. “As part of my permanent collaboration with Printemps, the Parisian department store where we have the largest vintage space in Europe, I source Levi’s 501s—but only the American pairs from the ’80s and ’90s,” she says. “They are highly sought-after there, but I’ve also had some of my most demanding private clients asking for them. I have to say that they are the jeans that give you the best butt!”

Perhaps this is why, when it comes to fashion’s biggest houses, the only one name-checked in my conversations with retailers is Gucci, and they’re talking about Demna’s Horsebit style, which costs nearly £900 and is based on creations from the ’90s and ’00s. Stock has almost entirely sold out at Net-a-Porter and MyTheresa. Before long, no doubt, more brands will be taking the same tack. It is, after all, a major growth category that, if done well, can yield impressive results in a challenging economy. Talley Smith tells me that some “pinnacle luxury brands”—he won’t reveal which—are now seeking his help to make their “£1000+ denim” a viable, attractive prospect for customers. In other words, they want what Khaite’s got.

In many ways, jeans are, it seems, the new handbag. Leather goods used to be the entry point, or at least a more affordable way of owning a piece of your favourite luxury label, but this has changed. As Talley Smith puts it, “It’s like the gateway drug. You can’t afford the £5000 Khaite leather jacket, but you can afford the £600 jeans.” This is really just the beginning; already, it’s clear that leading names in luxury are cottoning on to the power of truly great jeans—just look at Matthieu Blazy’s work at Chanel, where he created a couture take on denim trousers that went viral when model Bhavitha Mandava wore them to the Met Gala.

As Professor Carolyn Mair, a psychologist, says, “The boundaries of luxury have broadened. It’s less confined to traditionally prestigious categories and is increasingly attached to everyday items. An ordinary product, therefore, can acquire extraordinary symbolic value.” Symbolic or not, the question remains: how do you really know if a pair of jeans is worth it? “Just make sure your butt looks great,” says Talley Smith. “I call it the magic triangle: It’s the placement of the back pockets and where they sit in conjunction with what we call the yoke seam. If it’s placed perfectly, it makes your bum look really great. I always say that’s my real job: to give you the perfect butt.”

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Looking for a bag that's actually worth your investment? These styles have higher returns than many stock market investments—just saying! Every time I hesitate over purchasing a designer bag, I remind myself it's an investment. Usually, that's a story I tell to feel better at checkout, but for a few bags this year, the numbers are actually on my side.

According to Fashionphile, the people who actually know what everyone is buying and selling, resale values for six of the most recognizable designer pieces went up in 2026. Most of the gains are what you'd expect from the classics, but one early 2000s bag is up 127% and only exists on the secondhand market. Rihanna and Bella Hadid both own it, so my eyes are peeled for the perfect new style. Here's how each one stacks up.

+7.94% Louis Vuitton Speedy

The Speedy has been around for nearly a century and still finds a new audience every few years. Lately, regardless of its time spent moving from the shelf and into people's closets, it feels like the It bag on the scene. It works with sweats on a Sunday and an office blazer on a Monday, and resale shoppers clearly agree.

+8.89% Chanel Double Flap

The Double Flap posted the biggest gain of the classics this year. With Chanel's retail prices rising consistently, pre-owned has become the way a lot of people get their first one, and that demand shows. I truly can't own this bag in enough colorways.

+6.14% Hermès Birkin

The Birkin is still the bag everyone measures against. Its gain was a little quieter than the Kelly's this year, but with waiting lists as long as ever, it's not losing value anytime soon. I'm a fan of booking a room at the Ritz Paris just to score a shopping appointment.

+7.67% Hermès Kelly

The Kelly outpaced the Birkin this year, and I'm not surprised. The bag has had quite the moment on social media. Plus, the silhouette is polished and easier to carry day-to-day, and the smaller sizes are some of the hardest bags to find right now.

+6.14% Cartier Love

Here's proof that it's not just bags holding their value. The Love Bracelet is the jewelry-box version of a Birkin, a piece people buy once and keep forever, which keeps secondhand prices high. The new Love Unlimited line is the next one to watch.

+127% Fendi Spy

The surprise of the year, the Spy first launched in 2005, and you can only find it secondhand now, but the Y2K revival has sent prices soaring. If you held on to yours, now might be the time to check what it's worth. Plus, now that I know Rihanna and Bella Hadid are big fans, I'm fully sold.

In 2026, buying a handbag takes weeks, if not months, of consideration for most people. It's an investment and should be treated as such. Luckily, when a desirable new one debuts during fashion week, we have six months to budget or, if you're really responsible, even longer. After all, if you've wanted something for that long, you know it's worth it. But what if you don't know which one to buy? Maybe you want a work bag that will seamlessly go from the office to after hours, a clutch that works for black-tie weddings and dinner dates, or an everyday shoulder bag that you can pass down to the next generation but don't know where to start. There are literally thousands of options to choose from, which is kind of the problem. Figuring out which of those you'll still love in a decade or two is the solution, and I've got 13 of them.

Below, discover the 13 best investment designer handbags of 2026, all of which are guaranteed to still look impressive in 2036, 2046, and beyond. There are Chanel by Matthieu Blazy options that will become collector's items, The Row bags that aren't impossible to get your hands on but are just as timeless as a Margaux, and slightly more affordable (but still extremely well-made) options by editor-favorite brands like DeMellier and Savette. If 2026 is the year you invest in a new handbag, make it one of the hand-selected few from this list. In 10 years, come find me. I bet you'll still be carrying whichever style you choose.

It’s at this part of the year that we turn our attention towards party season. The weather is cooling, the nights are getting longer, and whilst the invites might only be trickling in, it’s an opportune moment to start percolating on what to wear. As tradition suggests, the festive period is one where sumptuous textures are not only encouraged, but almost made compulsory.

However, between the velvet ballet slippers and silk trousers vying for our attention, the satin bag trend has discreetly emerged as the party bag du jour for elegant dressing, and I'm sure it'll become a near-staple over the festive season.

It’s a bold claim to make only a few weeks into autumn, though one that will duly prove correct by the time your first soirée rolls around. Still, you only need to consider the plethora of sightings the satin bag trend has already had, let alone contemplating the array of covetable styles on offer, to understand why it’s being asserted at all. For the uninitiated, the modern reboot of the satin bag trend actually kicked off over a year ago at Prada’s spring/summer 2026 show.

Presented during Milan Fashion Week, the collection was punctuated with high-shine pouches rendered in candy-coloured satin fabrics that immediately became one of the defining accessories. In part, this was due to its nonchalance. Without any formal straps or pretences, especially when clutched in a model’s viper grip, it almost signalled that the wearer was too cool to lug around a cumbersome tote. After all, isn’t wandering around with little care and, in turn, very few belongings, the ultimate form of luxury?

Then, in New York, two prolific members of the celebrity style set proved that in quick succession. The first came from Kendall Jenner, who, when visiting the pop-up store for Korean skincare brand Anua, carried around a teensy, ochre-coloured Cecily satin bag from The Row. The next month, Zoë Kravitz was pictured outside of her Brooklyn brownstone ahead of attending Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden. For the occasion, she paired a vintage Balenciaga midi dress (which dates back to 1965) with the same The Row bag, albeit the black satin version.

That’s not even including the instance last summer when Hailey Bieber stepped out in Manhattan with the very same Cecily style on two separate occasions.

Whether rendered with a soft drawstring or in minuscule proportions, the satin bag trend brings an everyday elegance to dressing that few other styles can rival. And after being co-opted by discerning tastemakers, it’s only a matter of time before this trend becomes a ubiquitous staple.

Still, during a time when cocktail parties and evenings out are a common occurrence, the satin bag trend serves as the ultimate discerning plus one. It is never brash, always classy and an entirely chic way to embrace ornament dressing without feeling like a walking bauble. So, without further ado, scroll through to shop the satin bag trend.

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Paris Fashion Week has officially rejected the minimalist dress code. From Julian Klausner's quirky and ornate prints at Dries Van Noten to Michael Rider's irreverent styling at Celine to Matthieu Blazy's exuberant embellishments at Chanel, the joy of dressing is palpable in Paris. After years of disciplined, pared-back looks and reserved color palettes, the most influential designers have collectively decided that getting dressed should be fun again. That doesn't mean we're diving headfirst into costume pieces. Instead, the spring runways delivered a master class in high-impact design and styling that feels directional and fresh yet remarkably wearable.

Intricate embroidery, whimsical and romantic dresses, and saturated primary colors introduced a collective spirit of frivolity. Taken together, the collections suggest that the next chapter of fashion won't be defined by one singular aesthetic. Instead, it's about embracing clothes with personality and getting dressed in a way that feels joyful. From statement prints to maximalist designs to new takes on tailoring, these are the biggest runway trends to know from the spring/summer 2027 collections at Paris Fashion Week.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

If there was one thing Paris made abundantly clear, it's that fashion could stand to have a little more joy. Chanel, Loewe, and Dries Van Noten leaned into whimsical details that make dressing fun: unexpected embellishments, quirky color combinations, and playful textures. It's maximalism with clothes that weren't designed to blend into the background. After seasons of quiet luxury and pared-back dressing, a little frivolity feels downright refreshing.

Primary Colors

Canary yellow, true red, and cobalt blue were impossible to miss at Chanel, Balenciaga, and Celine. They appeared across everything from streamlined separates to statement-making accessories, bringing energy to the collections. There's something refreshing about the simplicity of it: no complicated color theory, no carefully blended neutrals, just a really good saturated shade. The pieces are optimistic without being saccharine and bold without requiring an elaborate outfit.

The Evening Jacket

Designers are making a strong case for swapping your standard blazer for something considerably more special. The evening jacket is having a moment—in gold brocade at Saint Laurent, intricate embroidery at The Row, and ornate details at Schiaparelli. It's polished, it's grown-up, and, crucially, it has a bit of cool-girl nonchalance.

Finishing Touches

This season, accessories practically made the outfit. Specifically, scarves and bold belts were the outfit-finishing details that turned up the volume for looks on the Paris runways. Perhaps it comes as no surprise, as printed scarves and tasseled belts have become a mainstay among the fashion set, but the spring/summer 2027 collections demonstrated even fresher ways to wear them. They showed up in looks that felt inventive at Miu Miu, Hermès, and Valentino—each show playing with how these accessories are worn, wrapped, and tied unexpectedly.

Airy Romanticism

At Chloé, Dior, and Chanel, dresses and skirts came in light, billowing silhouettes that seemed to float around the body in sheer layers and soft volume. Jonathan Anderson's Dior collection took this idea particularly far, using airy fabrics, petal-like textures, and intentionally imperfect shapes to create a feeling that was more poetic than polished. This isn't a return to overly prim dressing; it's a move toward lightness.

New-World Prep

At Loewe, Celine, and Stella McCartney, familiar collegiate codes were loosened, twisted, and sent somewhere far more interesting. Sure, there were polished separates and classic tailoring, but they were styled with unexpected proportions and a sense of ease that made the whole thing feel modern and new-world.

There are certain items that feel impossible to find. The perfect pair of jeans. A cashmere sweater that doesn't pill. Heels that don't make walking feel like a torture exercise after the first wear. The most frustrating? A work bag that actually works. Just when you think you've found the right one, something doesn't fit when you need it to, or the straps don't fit around your bulky puffer coat when true winter arrives. It'll annoy you if you let it, but I'm here to convince you that, at least when it comes to the latter predicament, a solution does exist. Bottega Veneta's new Corso bag is the work bag you've been searching for, and a week with it over my shoulder proved it. Let me explain.

A few weeks ago, I took the Corso bag, designed by Bottega Veneta Creative Director Louise Trotter, for a test drive. I brought it to set for a shoot that involved me transporting half of my wardrobe across L.A. I also brought it to the gym, then to the office, and then on errands afterward. It fit everything I needed and then some, and the little zip-up clutch that comes with it isn't just a bonus. It's also the perfect catchall for VIP items, like your keys, your wallet, and maybe a lip liner or two. No digging is required thanks to the leather strap it comes attached to, which allows the carrier to pull out their essentials in a bind.

What makes this bag especially great for work is its versatility. Often, women are forced to choose between practicality and aesthetics, but the Corso tote checks both boxes. According to a press release, the style is "defined by generous volume, pared-back construction, and signature Intrecciato," providing "a distinctive architectural presence." It was designed for "everyday movement," accommodating "life's essentials without compromising ease of proportion," the release continues. Its long straps make it perfect for year-round comfort, fitting just as well around summer T-shirts and dresses as it does bulkier coats and jackets. Plus, the smooth-leather exterior carries with it significantly less worry than suede would, meaning that you don't need to meticulously check the weather report each time you want to take it out of your house or apartment.

Below, see how I styled the Corso bag, which debuted in Trotter's F/W 26 collection for the Italian house in the maxi size. I tried out the classic medium size, and if you have even more to lug around than I typically do, there are not one but two larger-sized options for you to choose from.

Styling Ideas

For a day at the office, I stuffed the Corso bag with all of my workday essentials, from an XL water bottle to my laptop and my laptop case. I also had my makeup bag and a change of shoes for driving. Plus, I filled the interior clutch with my keys, wallet, and more. Given its versatile appearance, I didn't have to stress about styling, grabbing it to wear with a white T-shirt, a vintage khaki pencil skirt, and my heavily complimented Bottega Veneta sandals.

Over the weekend, I kept my test strong, packing the Corso with a long day's worth of must-bring items, like a snack, my Kindle, and a sweater in case the temperature dropped. I styled it simply with a white poplin dress and heeled sandals.

Corso Bag Details

Sizes: Medium, Large, Maxi

Colors: Black-Brass Vibrato, Black, Deep Mahogany, Bark Green

Material: Intrecciato Lambskin Leather

Lining: Suede

Hardware: Brass Vibrato Finish

Made In: Italy

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I get fashion inspiration from the streets of NYC as much as I do from my social media feed—the difference is that one is less curated and more about personal style. Can you guess which one? Whether it's the polished residents of the Upper East Side or the Gen Z Lower East Siders with a knack for sourcing cool designer pieces, the one accessory I spot all over the city is a pair of Chanel sunglasses. The brand has styles that range from classic cat-eye and square shapes to more of-the-moment styles like oval and rectangle. No matter your preference, there's a pair below that will help you create your signature style. Plus, they're a great gift if you're ready to check a few things off your holiday shopping list.

Uptown Styles

I have no skin in the game when it comes to living uptown vs. downtown (I live in Brooklyn), but I did spot my favorite Chanel eyewear styles uptown. Timeless can be an overused descriptor for fashion items, but there's simply no better adjective for these sunglasses. They will live in your closet for decades to come.

Downtown Styles

I equate downtown with a younger, funkier vibe, and the eyewear shopped out below captures that perfectly. Gen Z has been loving oversize frames, colored lenses, and more angular shapes. These are the ones I've seen most below 14th Street.

Congratulations to the class of 2026! You did it, and by "it," we mean defining what good style looks like today. This is Fashion High, the fictional institution where the creative minds at the helm of Dior, Gucci, Chanel, Miu Miu, and more devote their time to texture, color, and craft. To mark their accomplishments, we're doling out superlatives, but not just any superlatives. "Best dressed" is so 2025. "Most likely to credit his nail artist before himself," though? That is a testament worthy of high Marcs. (Get it? It's Marc Jacobs.) Who's most likely to lead a double life à la Hannah Montana? You'll have to keep scrolling to find out.

Fashion High Superlatives

Matthieu Blazy, Chanel

Remember when people used to wait in line at the mall all night on Thanksgiving just for a chance to score on Black Friday? Well, Matthieu Blazy is the only person who could re-create that phenomenon in 2026—and in the most high fashion of ways, of course. When his first collection for Chanel dropped, fashion editors ran at full speed (literally, there was sprinting) to get their hands on his pony-hair flats and Maxi Flap bags. But if there were ever a collection we'd elbow our way to the front of a fashionable mob to purchase, it would be Blazy-era Chanel.

Jonathan Anderson, Dior

When Jonathan Anderson walks out after a runway show, he doesn't smile—at least not on camera. One of the most circulated images of Dior's creative director shows him smoking a cigarette while staring off contemplatively at the Seine in Paris, his eyebrows furrowed and his lips downturned. Yet his work is responsible for some of fashion's biggest collective grins. He is the designer of the viral JW Anderson Pigeon bag, after all.

Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs

Some people don't step outside their house without mascara. Others won't leave without a blowout. For Marc Jacobs, that nonnegotiable is a long set of elaborately decorated acrylic nails. Jacobs frequently uploads his outfits of the day to his Instagram page, tagging all the designers he wears and all the nail artists responsible for his manicures. What else could one expect from the designer who brought us the delightfully extra Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collection?

Grace Wales Bonner, Wales Bonner and Hermès Men's

Fact: Sambas defined the early 2020s. Their ubiquity could have easily been their downfall, if not for Grace Wales Bonner, who teamed up with Adidas and reinvented the wheel with every Samba drop. Her unexpected design details (think metallics, thick stitching, and animal prints) result in instantaneous sellouts and resale price spikes that consistently have us wondering if we should spend our rent money on a glorified soccer shoe.

Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton Men's

Pharrell Williams has two Academy Award nominations. He has won 14 Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Yet he still had time to become Louis Vuitton's men's creative director. There's simply nothing the creative mastermind can't do.

Demna, Gucci

Demna's collections are a little like internet memes and inside jokes: polarizing, endlessly dissected, and somehow more compelling once someone explains the IYKYK lore. Whether he's sending blue IKEA-style bags down the runway or turning everyday objects into luxury punch lines, he often holds up a mirror to the cultural zeitgeist, encouraging us to laugh at ourselves.

Rachel Scott, Proenza Schouler and Diotima

At Proenza Schouler, Rachel Scott is ushering in a new era for the New York–based brand known for its cool-kid pedigree. But it's in the world she built at Diotima that her Caribbean roots are most clearly on display. Whether dripping in fringe, shimmering sequins, or color-blocked crochet, her pieces evoke '80s Jamaican dancehall while feeling unmistakably modern. The only thing missing is your out-of-office reply.

Chemena Kamali, Chloé

If you speak to any Gen Z or millennial fashion fan today, they'll tell you they yearn for the 2014 Tumblr era of reposting excessively faded photos from Coachella featuring flower crowns, velvet chokers, and flowy two-piece sets. Bohemian chic has made a comeback thanks to the genius of Chloé's Chemena Kamali. In a timeline dominated by quiet luxury and minimalism, she's made lace, chiffon, and romantic chaos feel radical—or should we say, forever bloggable?

Miuccia Prada, Prada and Miu Miu

Miuccia Prada is perhaps the youngest 77-year-old who's ever lived. The mastermind behind Miu Miu and Prada is always ahead of every trend because she has her finger on the pulse in the way a 17-year-old might. She also doesn't believe in the antiquated idea of "dressing your age," which is evident in her wardrobe, made up of jeweled kitten heels, funky jewelry, and animal-print separates.

Christopher John Rogers, Christopher John Rogers

Maybe you've noticed that fashion is a lot more colorful these days after what felt like an eternity of beige, and we have Christopher John Rogers to thank for it. Rogers has spent the last couple of years conducting an extremely successful campaign against neutrals. His stripes are brighter. His color combinations are louder. Beige never really stood a chance.

As the undisputed January of the fashion calendar, fall invites a fresh start, a new routine, and an exciting shift in our wardrobes. It's the perfect time to shake off the old and welcome some of this season's latest trends and styles into our daily looks, all the while reinventing the existing pieces we're still happy to rely on.

So what are the most important buys of the new season? Consider that covered. Many themes emerged from the fall/winter 2026 collections, from unique interpretations of familiar classics to art deco–inspired dressing reimagined with opulent embellishments and unexpected fabrics. As it turns out, a luxurious robe coat is essential, as is a pair of two-tone pumps and a crisp tuxedo shirt. And those are just the highlights. Below, we've narrowed it down to the 20 (in honor of Who What Wear's 20th anniversary, of course) essential pieces that will go on to make up the ultimate fall 2026 wardrobe. Consider it a birthday present from us to you. You're welcome.

Some shoes finish an outfit; beaded pumps start one. Prada, Tory Burch, Chanel, Dior, and more all embraced the embellished silhouette this season, proving that one standout shoe can do all the styling for you.

We think your forever dress looks like this: a knee-length slip in an unapologetic color. Specifically, Aflalo’s regal purple version. Throw it on with ballet flats or dress it up with a punchy mule.

Do yourself a favor and skip the expected choice (Fair Isle) for this season’s quietly rising marled sweaters. They’ll add the perfect amount of texture, artistry, and visual depth to your fall outfits.

You already own a classic bag. This season calls for something with a little more bite. Enter Chanel’s colorful, croc-embossed handbags—they’ll shake up your wardrobe with every carry.

Spotted at Chanel, The Row, and Ralph Lauren, the tuxedo shirt is sweeping the fashion landscape, replacing one standard button-down at a time.

The best fall jacket does all the work for you, instantly creating a look worthy of compliments, even if what’s underneath is just whatever. Liberowe’s metallic version is proof that sometimes the outer layer is the outfit.

Innovators are exploring alternative boot colors this fall, from burgundy and camel to the even more relevant deep emerald green. For the latter, of course, Saint Laurent came through.

Black trousers will always have their place. Right now, though, we’re more interested in playful pants that bring just the right amount of drama to everyday dressing. The best ones are made of crispy taffeta, come in a sumptuous color, and feature a bow at the top.

Three words: Dries Van Noten. The brand is the blueprint for fall skirts, whether you opt for a vintage style (like our favorite from S/S 05) or one from the house’s F/W 26 collection. The more opulent and antique-looking, the better.

Two colors, twice the personality. Fall’s two-tone footwear offers something for everyone, from classic color combinations like taupe and black to vibrant alts like the purple-and-red duo spotted at Chanel’s F/W 26 show.

Delicate jewelry is officially taking a back seat. Instead, drama is the priority, with baroque earrings leading the conversation at Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Givenchy.

Who What Wear is celebrating 20 years; the Cartier Tank is celebrating nearly 110. In that time, it’s earned an impeccable reputation, appearing on the wrists of everyone from Jackie O to Andy Warhol. More than a century later, it’s still the watch every collector wants.

Kate! Zoë! J.Law! It girls everywhere are swapping basic outerwear for silky, fur-trimmed robe coats. The favorite? Conner Ives’s demi-couture designs featuring hand-embroidered tapestries dating back to China’s Qing dynasty. The result is a museum-quality topper with a bespoke feel.

A pair of buggy shades will deliver a low-effort, high-octane entrance every time. Impact: 100.

The subtle star of every fall outfit is a silk, fringe-trimmed scarf. It’s all very Ralph Lauren tuxedo—Purple Label, to be exact. As for styling, draping it around the neck is the classic choice. Tied at the waist like a cummerbund or cinched over your coat is where things get interesting.

At Who What Wear, we like to keep our jeans pretty simple. Our belts, on the other hand… They’re the difference maker, the detail that makes the whole outfit click.

Your denim deserves a seasonal reset. Trade light washes for inkier indigo and prioritize a sharper silhouette crisp enough to pass for tailored trousers.

Whether you bowl in the 90s or the upper 100s (or are just there for the nachos and beer), at least you’ll be wearing the sneakers every fashion person in London, L.A., and New York has on their wish list.

Every fall, a new T-shirt shape emerges as the backbone of our basics wardrobe. This season, Henleys are quickly shaping up to be the stars of the show. They’re cool. They’re versatile. And best of all, they’re fresh, putting crew and V-necks out to pasture (for now).

A Rabanne bag is like leopard print: forever in style but never boring. It’s the rare accessory that upgrades a white tee and jeans just as effortlessly as it does your occasionwear.