Key buys for 2026: the clothes and accessories you'll want to snap up from the spring collections
In the midst of economic uncertainty and global unrest, the fashion world found cause to celebrate and experience its own renaissance. From the catwalk to the front row, there was palpable excitement for the season ahead, buoyed by a changing of the guard. Spring 2026 marks a new beginning—what clothes and accessories would we want for its arrival?With a historic number of major designer debuts giving us new classics, the S/S 2026 runways declared that luxury is now defined by clothes and pieces that are both emotionally resonant and effortlessly wearable. From a powerful new handbag to the statement skirt, this is your guide to investing intentionally—and playfully—in the season ahead.
It's in the bag
Shape-shifted. Black twisted flap bag by Chanel
It’s a new era at Chanel so owning one of Matthieu Blazy’s twisted flap bags will be like owning a piece of fashion history.
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Make some room
Red-orange feathered floor-length skirt by Balenciaga
You may not need one of the many feathered skirts that sashayed down the SS26 runways but you will need a statement skirt next season. Let it be this beautifully tucked number by Balenciaga—you’ll thank us later.
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My bunny valentine
Black kitten heeled Dior pumps by Jonathan Anderson
Sweet kitten heels will be all over the streets come SS26, but they don’t come sweeter than these Dior pumps by Jonathan Anderson featuring little rabbit ears and a subtly bejewelled body.
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Rock on
A high-low fashion opportunity. Chunky glass neckpiece by Bottega Veneta
Big, bold necklaces are here to add a dusting of glamour to the everyday. This chunky, transparent collar by Bottega Veneta will make a T-shirt look cocktail-ready.
All wrapped up
Daily dressings gets sexier. Brown trench dress by Yves Saint Laurent
An unpredictable climate calls for utilitarian clothes, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be an impossibly chic, crispy trench-dress by Saint Laurent.
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I see you!
We know what's in the bag. Peek-a-boo bag by Fendi
Sheer, gauzy totes have been all over the beaches this summer, so why not upgrade to a grown-up version with a true “peek-a-boo” Fendi bag?
New classic
Beige cap-toe pumps, a highlight of Blazy's debut at Chanel
Sure to fly off shelves are Matthieu Blazy's reimagined cap-toe pumps for Chanel, made softer and leaner for the busy 2026 woman.
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