JOOR defines SS26 trends – think retro influence but modern execution

High-end online wholesale specialist JOOR has released its latest shoppable trends report, covering SS26, and has called out six key trends for the season. It comes on the back of runway shows from the recent Fashion Month and focuses on a bright 1980s colour palette, lightweight leather, the return of the strong shoulder and other key directions.

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So diving deeper into those trends, it said Crayon Colors offer a vivid rainbow of colours. Often they’re intentionally clashing with one another. Key runway shades included turquoise, lavender, teal, orange creamsicle, butter yellow and vivid red. They were particularly seen at Fiorucci, Elisabetta Franchi, MSGM, Versace, Loewe and Stella McCartney. 

Spring Leather is the next trend and sees the traditionally autumnal material taking centre stage for spring. On the runways it was seen across everything from dresses to jackets, often with a high-shine finish, and especially at Alexander Wang, Chloé, Khaite, Brandon Maxwell and Versace.  

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The Strong Shoulders trend comes as “power dressing proved to be a focal point of the spring 2026 shows, with many designers choosing to send models down the catwalk in pieces with padded shoulders”. 

The 1980s have inspired a lot of designers this season and the decade’s influence was made abundantly clear with the revival of the shoulder pad trend.‍ Houses like Celine and Stella McCartney “embraced power dressing in its truest form with broad-shouldered suits and pinstriped jackets, while others, such as Valentino and Chloé, paired shoulder-padded tops with skinny-leg pants”. 

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Next comes Feathery Fantasy, including the faux feathers seen  at Stella McCartney whose ‘Fevvers’ were a plant-based, biodegradable and cruelty-free take on bird feathers. Meanwhile Alaia used macramé constructions to mimic the texture and movement of traditional feathers. Of the designers who used real feathers, they did so “in a new way”. Instead of reserving the material for eveningwear, both Loewe and Gabriela Hearst chose to team feathered pieces with casual separates, making the trend more accessible.

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Next, the New Boudoir trend saw designers returning to underwear-as-outerwear but with a fresh take. JOOR said “this is boudoir dressing for modern women, not the male gaze”. Lace details were minimal and unfussy, and it features cool pastel shades that are universally flattering. 

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Victoria Beckham took the classic silk slip dress and brought it into 2026 by adding pleats and an asymmetrical hem, while at Schiaparelli, sheer dresses and cut-out detailing “empowered rather than exposed”.

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Finally, 3D Blooms saw florals for spring updated via 3D appliqué such as lifelike petals and oversized flower embellishments. The blooms were seen on everything from show-stopping evening gowns at Carolina Herrera to sheer separates at Genny.