Introduction to 2026 Fashion Trends
While TikTok and Instagram often dominate the conversation surrounding Generation Z’s favorite platforms, Pinterest is increasingly becoming an important influencer among those under 30. The visual search engine has become a go-to source for fashion, beauty, and home decor moodboarding, making its annual Pinterest Predicts report a surprisingly accurate fashion crystal ball.
Shift Away from Minimalism
In recent years, the report has successfully predicted trends from “tomato girl summer” to the “quiet luxury” makeover. This year’s data suggests a definitive shift away from rationalized “stealth wealth.” Instead, expect a resurgence of maximalism with 1980s silhouettes, statement jewelry, and a fresh take on utility khaki set to dominate the style landscape for the coming year.
Top 5 Fashion Trends for 2026
To reveal the trends — and explain how to actually wear them without looking like you stepped out of a time capsule — we asked a celebrity stylist to decode the five biggest looks that will dominate 2026.
1. Brooches and Maximalist Jewelry
Maximalism is back—not in the chaotic, “everything at once” sense of 2010s festival jewelry, but more in a retro-couture style. And according to the stylist, brooches are the easiest entry point. Given Chanel’s comeback last season thanks to new creative director Matthieu Blazy, who spearheaded the revival, the stylist notes, "Chanel is probably one of the best places where we’re seeing inspiration for brooches and the whole vintage-retro style coming back." But forget the fussy bead piles of years past. The stylist emphasizes, “I would avoid the pearls [so as not to look outdated] and opt for gold or silver – use a brooch in place of your statement earrings.”
2. Icy Blue and Heavenly White
When it comes to color palettes for 2026, Pinterest users overwhelmingly favor matte blues, moonlit whites, and pearlescent textures—but how do you incorporate holograms when you’re used to dusty grays and denim? The stylist says an easy way to experiment with this is to swap them out with your basics. “Think about your basics and staple pieces,” she says. "Swap your white tee for an ice blue tee—instead of trying to wear a bold holographic blue blazer." If pearl white seems like too much for you, the stylist recommends trying accents from the color family — "maybe a light blue bag or a blue pump with a simple, basic look."
3. Chunky, Baggy, and Bold
The 1980s are back. The grip of minimalism is officially loosening and we’re entering an era of volume – full circle skirts, big shoulders, oversized belts, and all-around baggy silhouettes. “I’m so happy that maximalism is back because I’m a bit bored with beige,” laughs the stylist. But she’s quick to warn that if you fully commit to maximalism, you’ll quickly feel overwhelmed. Her golden rule is to make one voluminous piece at a time. “Think about your proportions,” she explains, “perhaps wear a full skirt, but then wear a slimmer top or a fitted blazer with jeans.”
4. Laced
Lace – once associated with the pretentious, flirtatious core – is entering a new era. Thanks to the runways of Dior and Bora Aksu, Pinterest searches for lace tights, lace trims, and sheer lace details—but most shoppers don’t want to dress like a ballerina. “Lace is a tricky thing – you either love it or you really don’t love it,” says the stylist. Her advice is to keep the trend small and not rely on complete looks. “It could just be little, little hints — a lace pocket, a lace hem, a lace cami under a blazer.” Even lace collars and bandanas are popping up again, she says, which are inexpensive ways to test the trend.
5. Khaki Coded
Utility jackets are nothing new, but workwear with pockets is becoming the trending style of 2026. According to Pinterest, structured safari-style jackets in earth tones are becoming increasingly popular. But when it comes to tone-on-tone dressing, desert neutrals are tricky, leaving us with the common question: What happens if it washes me out? “I love camel beige, but it completely washes me out,” says the stylist. She is skeptical of rigid color analysis and explains that a client’s results once contradicted everything she would have personally chosen for him. Instead, their approach is simple and practical. “When I wear certain colors, I remember what compliments I get,” she says. “I think this is a good way to find out what suits you.”
