There is no crystal ball, no Etsy witch, no financial analyst that can predict the exact course of the next twelve months. But trend forecasters are as close as we get to soothsayers—at least when it comes to guessing what the biggest fashion trends of 2026 will be.
Here, Marie Claire spoke with a cohort of industry analysts about the what they foresee will unfold style-wise in the coming months. The trends they’ve identified are informed by global societal shifts, 2025’s trend cycle, and recent 2026 collections from heavy-hitting luxury brands. Some are already underway. (There’s a reason parisiennes are ditching their mocha mousse scarf coats for neon windbreakers.) Others have been a long time coming.
“After seasons of minimalism and muted palettes (think sad beige and millennial grey), the pendulum has swung,” explains the womenswear director at trend forecasting agency Fashion Snoops, Patricia Maeda. “The fashion landscape is embracing bold self-expression and unapologetic indulgence. In 2026, maximalism takes many forms, from 80s-inspired power glam to styles that demand attention.” In other words: Quiet luxury is dead; long live quiet luxury.
Yes, the particulars of the year ahead are still up to chance and the powers that be, whoever they are. But according to the acclaimed forecasters MC trusts, this is the time to step into a more assertive, expressive version of your style. Without further ado, discover and shop the soon-to-dominate 2026 fashion trends.
