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The layered dress trend: Why tiered silhouettes are having a moment

As the warmth of the new season sets in, women's dressing has taken a clear new direction. The structured, fitted styles that dominated recent years are making way for something looser, lighter, and more relaxed. The tiered dress is at the center of it. Built from horizontal layers of fabric, each slightly wider than the one above, the...

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Mytheresa's chief buyer: "Demand for individuality is rising"

Fashion Weeks in the major fashion capitals concluded a few weeks ago, giving the industry time to process a surprisingly quiet season. In conversation with FashionUnited, Tiffany Hsu, chief buying officer at Mytheresa, reflects on the autumn/winter 2026 season. She explains which trends, collections and runway moments are particularly relevant...

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Fall/Holiday 26 trend: Tactile outerwear from Prada, Dries Van Noten, Chloé and more

In a digital-first age, the physical sensation of touch has never been more important. For the Fall/Winter 2026 season, designers are responding by prioritizing tactile, textured fabrics for outerwear. Embracing a broader folkloric trend, many of this season's coats feature artisanal, hand-crafted patchwork designs that blend various contrasting...

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Bank Holiday Boost? Searches for ‘Summer Dresses’ and ‘Summer Outfits’ Hit Breakout Growth, Says Yours Clothing

Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, new search trend data from Yours Clothing reveals a surge in demand for summer fashion, with searches for “summer dress,” “summer outfits,” and “summer dresses for women” all reaching breakout growth in the past month. With the long weekend kicking off holiday dressing, occasion plans and warm-weather shopping,...

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AW26 streetstyle: Denim trends in silhouette, wash and detail

Denim maintains its prominent role in international streetstyle, proving more versatile than ever during the autumn/winter 2026 fashion weeks. Previously used primarily as a basic, the material is now taking on a more pronounced, stylised approach. From layered looks to striking details, denim is visibly evolving with the contemporary fashion...

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080 Barcelona Fashion: key trends and highlights from the 37th edition

Barcelona has once again asserted its position as one of the most interesting hubs for independent design. The 37th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion, held between April 14 and 17, once again transformed the city into a space of convergence for creativity, fashion and the plurality of identities that define it. The event's move from its...

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Fashion trend analysis: barrel-leg trousers

Paris (France) - Barrel-leg trousers, also known as "tonneau" in French or "clown" trousers, seemed unlikely to move from the catwalks to the high street with their unique, voluminous cut. However, they have recently taken over everyday fashion for both men and women. "Ready-to-wear has made it a staple that has replaced all the flared jeans of...

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Individual and versatile: Denim trends for AW26 womenswear

Denim, with its roots in workwear, is often regarded as the basis of a simple everyday uniform, where volume, length and embellishment usually mark the greatest extremes. Yet the durable fabric offers more scope than it might initially suggest. Rather than revisiting the old question of whether women will wear skinny or wider trousers this...

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FW26 Trend: Military parade jackets, Khaite, Etro, Balmain and more

Building on the presence of military-inspired silhouettes in Pre-Fall 26, this direction strengthens into a key statement for FW26, merging decorative tailoring with a sense of authority and heritage. Structured shapes and the ornate detailing of ‘Napoleonic’ jackets align with the shift toward more expressive dressing, while remaining versatile...

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Retailers and trend experts share footwear trends for autumn 2026

The buying season for autumn 2026 is now largely complete. As the next season approaches, retailers are shifting their focus to adjustments and additional buying opportunities. The in-season period provides a chance to respond to rapidly changing demand, new trends and unexpected bestsellers. Which styles remain commercially reliable? Where is...

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Back to basics: The 'quiet' sophistication of the AW26 season

The autumn/winter 2026 season has concluded, leaving an unexpectedly quiet echo. After several cycles marked by sensational debuts from new creative directors and a near-constant rotation at the helm of luxury fashion houses, a calmer phase is now emerging. Many designers seem to have settled into their roles. This is reflected in collections...

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FW26 trend: Statement dressing, ‘80’s style from Balmain, McCartney and more

On the FW 26 runways, designers showed a renewed interest in the bold silhouettes of the 1980s, reflecting a broader shift toward statement dressing. The decade’s defining styles, jewel-toned colors, strong shoulders on blazers and blouses, and the little black dress for evening, conveying female confidence and authority. Embellishments, like...