Is there a more hopeful moment in the fashion calendar than the onset of spring? A beam of sunlight here, a magnolia in bloom there and, most importantly, a moment of respite as the thrilling but frenetic cycle of New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks draws to a close for another season.
It’s now time to identify the key trends and pieces that will dominate spring/summer 2026, with inspiration from recent designer collections, cues from the style set and a good long look at the great British high street. From funnel-neck jackets to satin sneakers, pops of blue, feminine frills and (whisper it) florals grounded by vintage-wash denim, spring is coming to the collective wardrobe.