Street style at the fall 2026 fashion week collections drew from real-world inspirations, contrasting the runway fantasies of the prior spring season. Influences included Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy looks and Celine designs by Michael Rider. Observers noted trends like shaggy textures, leopard prints, and specific accessories across New York and Paris shows.
The fall 2026 fashion week, following spring 2026 collections in September and October, shifted from runway elements like bows and face paint to everyday inspirations. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, featured in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story and portrayed by Sarah Pidgeon, inspired widespread minimalist and tonal outfits. Celine, under American designer Michael Rider since his June debut, prompted stylers to wear scarves over shoulders or loosely around necks, especially near its shows. Shaggy textures appeared on jackets, tops, and skirts, coinciding with interest in Dogue magazine and canine-themed styling. Leopard prints featured prominently on bold coats, deemed suitable beyond zodiac signs like Leo. Paris logistics challenged attendees, with an hour’s drive between Stella McCartney and Acne Studios shows, or alternatives like Lime Bikes or vélos for traffic avoidance. New York Fashion Week saw “Ice Out” pins amid slush, blending practicality and political statements. Other trends included belts without loops, ab-revealing looks, tiny shorts paired with tall socks as sported by Alexander Skarsgård, and new Matthieu Blazy-designed Chanel shoes tested over the 790-foot Grand Palais. Fashion couples, such as Rick and Michèle or Jenna and Cass, demonstrated coordinated duo styles at Paris events. Dogs, dubbed Dogues, claimed front-row prominence. These 12 trends captured global street style during the season.
