Fashion experts predict boho tops will dominate spring 2026 collections, drawing inspiration from the upcoming Wuthering Heights film. Designers are incorporating lace trims, ruffles, and draped silhouettes influenced by the movie's style. Retailers highlight pieces from brands like Chloé and Zimmermann as essential for the season.
The boho top is gaining prominence for spring 2026, as noted in recent fashion analyses. This trend reflects a continued embrace of free-spirited aesthetics, with influences extending beyond current obsessions to literary adaptations. The forthcoming Wuthering Heights film, directed by Emerald Fennell and featuring costume design by Jacqueline Durran, is expected to amplify this style through elements like waist-cinching corsets, ribbons, hair spirals, and face gems.
While some looks may suit special occasions like Halloween, lighter interpretations are more wearable. Tops with lace trims, ruffles, and tiers of gossamer-thin fabrics have appeared in seasonal collections, particularly from Chemena Kamali’s Chloé. The film could catalyze modern takes on whimsical and boho elements, focusing on floating and draping silhouettes, puffed sleeves reminiscent of Isabella, and off-the-shoulder necklines evoking Cathy.
Designers drawing from the movie's zeitgeist may reference Margot Robbie’s wardrobe, including shredded sleeves from Ashi Studio, frayed edges from Dilara Findikoglu, trompe-l’œil from Margiela, fabric twists from Roberto Cavalli, and shaggy accents from vintage John Galliano. Enduring boho inspirations include Jane Birkin’s free-spirited 1960s and 1970s style and Sienna Miller’s affinity for frills in the 2000s, creating an eclectic blueprint for the year.
For everyday wear, these frothy tops pair well with jeans or tailored trousers to maintain a grounded look. Full boho ensembles can incorporate layered antique pendants and a belt. Retail options include the Eldoris lace-trimmed cotton-voile blouse from NET-A-PORTER by Chloé, a scoop-neck cropped top from CHLOÉ, and a lace trim camisole from NORDSTROM by Zimmermann, among others from Saint Laurent, Madewell, Isabel Marant, Staud, BLOOMINGDALE'S by Chloe, Merlette, and Mango.