Trending Now · Spring / Summer 2026
Trend Radar
The styles, beauty looks, and accessories defining the season — with shop links for every trend.
13 trends · 52 products
Outfit
Quiet Luxury
The Quiet Luxury aesthetic peaked last year and has only solidified into a wardrobe philosophy rather than a fleeting trend. Clean tailoring, elevated fabrics, and zero visible logos have become the shorthand for genuine taste. It's the antidote to fast fashion and a signal of long-term style thinking. The key pieces: perfectly fitted cream trousers, a cashmere crew-neck, a tailored overcoat, and minimal leather accessories.
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Cashmere crew-neck sweater
A fine-gauge cashmere in ivory, camel, or oatmeal. The anchor of the quiet luxury wardrobe.
Tailored wide-leg trousers
High-waisted wide-leg in a neutral — linen for summer, wool crepe for transitional seasons.
Structured leather tote
A logo-free, full-grain leather tote in tan or cognac. The quietest statement bag.
Pointed toe kitten heel
A low-heeled pointed mule or slingback that's comfortable enough for a full day.
Outfit
Linen Everything
Spring/Summer 2026 has fully embraced linen beyond the beach. The trend is head-to-toe linen dressing — linen blazers over linen trousers, linen overshirts over linen shorts — in earthy, natural tones. The wrinkled texture isn't a flaw, it's the point. It signals ease, warmth, and a rejection of overly polished dressing. Works for men and women with equal conviction.
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Linen co-ord set
A matching linen blazer and trouser or shorts set in natural, sage, or terracotta.
Linen shirt men women
A relaxed-fit linen shirt in oatmeal or white. The foundation of the linen wardrobe.
Linen wide-leg pants
High-waisted linen trousers in a summer-ready neutral that transitions from beach to restaurant.
Leather sandals flat
Simple flat leather sandals that complement linen without formality.
Outfit
Sheer Layering
Sheer and semi-transparent fabrics have moved from runway to mainstream this season. The trend is confident but wearable: a sheer organza layer over a slip dress, a lightweight mesh top under a blazer, or sheer trousers over cycling shorts. It's about depth of texture and light rather than exposure. The key is pairing sheer pieces with considered underlayers in the same or contrasting tone.
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Sheer organza blouse
A flowy, see-through blouse in white or blush, styled over a fitted slip top.
Mesh long-sleeve top
A fine-knit mesh underlayer that works under sheer pieces or as a standalone with high-waisted trousers.
Satin slip dress
The essential underlayer for sheer pieces. A bias-cut slip in ivory or champagne.
Sheer wide-leg trousers
A sheer or semi-sheer wide-leg over bike shorts or a straight-cut underlayer.
Beauty
Glazed Skin
The glazed, glass-skin aesthetic is the beauty story of the season. The goal is healthy, lit-from-within luminosity — not shimmer, not glitter, but a deep, almost wet-looking glow. The technique builds from a thorough skincare base (hyaluronic acid, barrier cream, SPF) into a dewy foundation or tinted moisturizer, then liquid highlighter on the high points of the face. Bronzer and blush are optional and applied with a light hand.
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Liquid highlighter face
A few drops of liquid highlighter mixed into foundation or applied on cheekbones for a genuine glow.
Dewy tinted moisturizer SPF
A lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF and a luminous finish for the glazed base.
Hyaluronic acid serum
The skincare prerequisite for glazed skin — plumped, hydrated skin reflects light naturally.
Cream blush stick
A buildable cream blush in peach, coral, or rose for a natural flush that blends into the skin.
Beauty
Chocolate & Mocha Lips
Deep brown, chocolate mocha, and caramel lip shades are the definitive lip colour of Spring/Summer 2026. This trend works across all skin tones — from deep chocolate on deep skin to warm caramel on fair skin — and pairs with minimal everything-else. The effect is effortlessly cool: modern but not cold, bold without being dramatic. A matte or satin finish is most wearable, while glazed finishes trend for editorial looks.
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Chocolate brown lipstick
A deep brown-nude in matte or satin finish. The season's most versatile lip shade.
Warm caramel lip liner
A matching or slightly deeper liner to define and extend the wear of the lip colour.
Mocha lip gloss
A high-shine gloss in a mocha or latte tone for the glazed-lip version of the trend.
Cocoa-toned lipstick set
A curated set of brown-family lip shades to build your mocha-lip wardrobe.
Hair
The Bixie Cut
The Bixie — the midpoint between a bob and a pixie — is the haircut of the season. It frames the face beautifully, is low-maintenance at home, and works for straight, wavy, and curly hair with equal success. The silhouette typically hits around chin to jaw length at the front with shorter, textured layers at the back. Styling options are broad: sleek and polished, tousled and textured, or product-free.
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Texturising styling paste
A matte-finish paste that creates piece-y texture and separation for a lived-in bixie.
Round brush blowout set
A quality round brush and blow dryer for the classic polished bixie blowout.
Hair cutting scissors
For at-home trims between salon visits to maintain the bixie's clean lines.
Light hold styling spray
A finishing spray for the tousled, natural bixie look — flexible hold without crunch.
Hair
Effortless Waves
The tightly-curl wand is out. The undone, barely-there wave is very much in. Spring/Summer 2026 hair is about movement and lightness — waves that look like you air-dried at the beach rather than spent 45 minutes with a barrel. Achieved with a large-barrel wand (32mm+), salt spray, and a diffuser for natural textures. The look works equally well at 12 inches and shoulder-length.
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Large barrel curling wand 32mm
A 32mm+ barrel creates gentle, wide waves rather than tight curls. The tool behind the trend.
Sea salt wave spray
Enhances natural texture and adds gritty, beachy movement to air-dried or diffused styles.
Diffuser dryer attachment
Encourages natural curl and wave patterns without disrupting the hair's texture.
Heat protection spray
Essential before any wand use — protects hair and keeps waves smooth rather than frizzy.
Accessories
Oversized Totes
The micro bag had its moment; Spring/Summer 2026 belongs to the oversized tote. Roomy enough to hold a laptop, a book, and your entire life, these bags have been elevated by premium materials and considered silhouettes. The trend is a leather or canvas tote in a generous scale with a clean, structured shape. It serves as both a fashion piece and a functional daily companion — something the micro bag conspicuously failed to do.
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Oversized leather tote bag
A generous leather tote with interior organisation and a silhouette that works with any outfit.
Canvas tote large structured
A large structured canvas tote in a natural tone — the more affordable route into the trend.
Woven raffia oversized tote
A natural woven tote with a relaxed summer presence.
Tote bag organiser insert
A structured insert that creates organised compartments inside any large tote.
Accessories
Minimalist Gold Jewellery
Gold jewellery has become the default finish across all style categories — and Spring/Summer 2026 refines the aesthetic toward dainty, layered, and understated. Thin chains, small hoops, slim rings worn in stacks, and delicate pendant necklaces. The effect is 'I always wear this' rather than 'I put this on for the occasion.' Pieces are worn multiple at once but in a cohesive, whispered palette of yellow and rose gold.
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Dainty chain necklace set
Two or three fine chains at different lengths, worn together as an instant layered look.
Small gold hoop earrings
A set of 14–20mm hoops in yellow gold — the foundational minimalist accessory of the season.
Thin stacking rings set
A mixed-metal or monochrome ring set for wearing four or five at once across both hands.
Delicate charm bracelet
A fine chain bracelet with a single meaningful charm — the quiet personal accessory of the season.
Outfit
Clean Tailoring
Men's fashion for Spring/Summer 2026 has pivoted hard toward clean, unstructured tailoring. The look is relaxed but deliberate: an unlined blazer over a plain tee, tailored trousers with a slight crop, clean white trainers. The key is fit — pieces that sit on the body without being tight, structured without being stiff. Colour palette: navy, stone, oatmeal, and terracotta.
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Unstructured linen blazer men
An unlined blazer in navy or stone that works with trousers or dark jeans.
Tailored cropped trousers men
A slim-tapered trouser with a slight crop above the ankle — the proportional centre of the look.
Plain crew neck tee premium
A heavy-weight cotton crew in white or stone to wear under the blazer.
Clean white leather trainers
Low-profile, all-white leather trainers — the only shoe that finishes this look correctly.
Beauty
Groomed Skin
Men's skincare is no longer niche — it's mainstream. The Spring/Summer 2026 men's grooming story is about healthy, even-looking skin rather than product-heavy coverage. A simple 3-step routine (cleanser, moisturiser, SPF) delivers the visible results: clearer skin, reduced redness, natural glow. The season's aesthetic is 'clearly takes care of himself' without any sign of product.
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Gentle face wash men
A pH-balanced daily cleanser that removes oil and dirt without stripping the skin's barrier.
Lightweight moisturiser SPF men
A non-greasy moisturiser with SPF 30+ for daily wear — the single most impactful skincare product.
Vitamin C serum brightening
A morning serum for even skin tone and natural radiance — works on all skin types.
Under-eye cream men
A cooling, de-puffing eye cream for the area that shows fatigue most visibly.
Hair
The French Crop
The French crop — short back and sides with a textured fringe that sits just above the brow — is the dominant men's haircut of the season. It's low-maintenance between cuts, suits most face shapes, and has a modern sharpness that works from gym to office. The contemporary version adds a fade or skin fade at the sides and a matte-finish product for a deliberate, textured top.
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Matte clay pomade men
A firm-hold, matte-finish clay for styling and texturing the French crop fringe.
Hair tonic scalp spray men
A daily scalp tonic that reduces buildup and promotes healthy hair growth between cuts.
Fade blending comb set
A professional comb set for maintaining clean lines and the fade between cuts at home.
Sea salt texture spray men
Adds weight and separation to the top of the crop without looking wet or heavy.
Accessories
Silver & Steel Accessories
Men's accessories for Spring/Summer 2026 are firmly in the silver and steel family. A clean steel watch, a flat Cuban link bracelet, and a thin silver chain worn under a crew neck: worn together they signal taste without effort. The look works because the pieces are cohesive in metal tone but different in weight — a design principle borrowed directly from women's jewellery layering.
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Steel watch men minimal
A clean-dial steel watch with a steel bracelet strap — the anchor piece of the accessory stack.
Cuban link bracelet silver men
A flat, medium-weight Cuban link in sterling silver or stainless steel.
Thin silver chain necklace men
A 2–3mm silver chain worn at collarbone length under or over a crew neck.
Silver signet ring men
A plain, flat-faced silver signet ring worn on the pinky or index finger.
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