This time last year, New York Fashion Week was the perfect poster for minimalists: black and white colour palettes, polished polo shirts and timeless tailoring. This season, it’s done a 180. That pared-back aesthetic pushed aside for punchy personalities, bold colours, statement shapes and design details that are already becoming so synonymous with each brand that their ownership is firmly staked on the catwalk. I’m calling it now: Ralph Lauren is singlehandedly bringing back the velvet duster coat—hooray for all of us bohemian-leaning lovers.
Every Wardrobe Worth Copying Has One of These Jackets for Autumn
You could say it all started when the one and only Victoria Beckham sent a beautiful, rich cobalt-blue utility jacket down the SS26 runway. The fashion world (myself included) let out a unanimous gasp of joy over such an unexpected burst of colour. After years of beige, butter and brown taking centre stage, I think it made us all feel just a little bit alive again.
Hold Your Minimalistic Manicures—Animal-Print Nails Are About to Take Over Autumn
I’ve always had a soft spot for animal print and, in my wardrobe, there’s no shortage of leopard-print trousers, snakeskin-inspired boots, tortoiseshell sunglasses and even the odd zebra or cow-print handbag. Yet, when it comes to my nails, I’m something of a traditionalist, opting almost exclusively for a classic red manicure or a milky neutral. And whilst most Autumn/Winters we see an animal print or two dominating the fashion world, it’s not often that those prints naturally cross over into the beauty sphere—until now. From Bambi-inspired manicures to zebra-striped French tips, this season, animal prints are coming for our nails too.
The Runway Has Spoken—This ’90s Lip Liner Trend Is Making a Comeback for Autumn 2026
If I had to choose one dessert-island essential, it would be a lip liner. With its ability to contour, shape, and create the illusion of volume on the lips, it’s probably my favourite step in my makeup routine. However, as someone with a cool undertone, I’m also very aware that not all lip liners are created equal. I can’t tell you how much money I’ve wasted on overly warm liners that often appear too orange and wash me out over the years. Well, if you feel my pain, never fear, because the runways have spoken, and the cool-toned lip trend we often associate with the ‘90s is officially back for 2026; in turn, the options for cool-toned lip liners on the market are stronger than ever.
I Asked an Expert What Short Hair Trends Will Be Popular This Autumn—They Said These 6
If there’s one hair trend that’s not going anywhere this autumn, it’s short hair. I’m not just talking about bob hairstyles, either. Yes, the bob is very much here to stay this season, but autumn brings a whole host of short hair trends if you’re thinking about getting the chop.