The 10 Fall Fashion Trends Worth Knowing This Season

We have Phoebe Philo to thank, at least in part, for the rise of the funnel-neck jacket. When her eponymous brand debuted in 2023, this sculptural style was a standout, and it’s been steadily making its way into more designers’ collections ever since. Most recently, Veronica Beard sent models down the runway in olive-green leather jackets with this signature collar, pairing the structured layers with loose trousers and handkerchief-hem dresses. For a more casual take, try a quilted jacket with a stand-up collar.

Designers across the runways leaned into earthy neutrals as the foundation of their fall collections, particularly deep olive greens. Veronica Beard used the shade as an anchor tone, while Valentino and Tory Burch took it from head to toe. For everyday wear, try pairing an olive-green skirt with denim, cream, or chocolate brown for an easy, earthy palette.

While we’d argue that a good animal print never really goes out of style, one stood out from the herd this season: zebra. The punchy pattern popped up everywhere from bags to belts at Isabel Marant, where it worked surprisingly well as a neutral alongside striped T-shirts and chevron coats. It also provided a graphic counterpoint to the cobalt blues and reds woven throughout the collection. Our takeaway? This fall, we may skip the solid-colored shoes in favor of a pair of zebra-print kicks, like these pony hair boots from Larroudé.

Adding attitude to an otherwise simple outfit can be as easy as introducing a new texture, like embossed croc. At Prada, models carried brightly colored reptile-textured handbags that brought visual interest to monochromatic looks. If the rainbow-bright version isn't for you, a brown or black bag delivers the same interest while giving your go-to jeans-and-sweater combo some extra bite.

Some classics, like Mary Janes, simply refuse to retire — and we're thrilled about it. At the Chloé show, these ladylike shoes were styled with romantic skirts, ruffled dresses, and layered looks, giving the familiar silhouette a fresh, grown-up feel. For everyday wear, skip the knee socks and pleated skirt (unless that’s your thing) and pair them with straight-leg jeans, tailored trousers, or a midi skirt. The result is playful without looking juvenile.

Chances are you already have a brooch tucked away in a jewelry box somewhere, and this fall, it’s time to bring it back into rotation. At Sergio Hudson’s Fall/Winter 2026 show, brooches punctuated sharply tailored jackets and evening looks, adding just the right amount of sparkle and personality. Their versatility is part of the appeal: A single brooch can transform a familiar blazer, sweater, scarf, or coat without requiring a whole new outfit. Cluster a few together for a bolder statement, or let one striking piece do the talking.

Katie’s been ahead of the curve with this one. Trouser jeans, with their roomier legs, tailored details, and sleek proportions, have the ease of denim but all the sophistication of trousers, thanks to the silhouette. At Givenchy, wide-leg denim was paired with a crisp white shirt for a look that felt relaxed but decidedly pulled together. For your own wardrobe, style them with a slim sweater and pointed flats, or balance the volume with a tailored jacket up top.

Rich-hued hosiery is giving the humble underwear drawer more personality this fall. Hermès models stepped out in sheer tights in shades of maroon, mustard, and olive, proving that colorful doesn’t have to mean costume-y. If bright red or electric blue is more commitment than you’re ready for, start with a deeper shade like burgundy, forest green, or chocolate brown — all of which bring a subtle shift from basic black without feeling overly trendy. Pair them with a neutral skirt or dress and let the color peek through, or choose a shade that echoes another color in your outfit for a more pulled-together look. Consider it a low-stakes way to dip your toe into the trend.

Subtlety has taken the season off, and dramatic jewelry is back. At Saint Laurent, oversized necklaces and sculptural earrings stood out against polished tailoring and eveningwear. You don't have to pile on the baubles to try the trend: A substantial chain over a simple sweater or statement earrings with a classic blazer can do plenty on their own. Sometimes, more really is more.

This texture has a way of making an outfit look like you put in far more effort than you actually did. Jacquard's woven construction brings pattern and dimension to even a simple silhouette, which may explain why Dior leaned into the fabric for Fall/Winter 2026, showing it in everything from metallic jackets to skirts and tops. For a more approachable take, let a richly patterned jacquard dress — like this burnt-ochre number — be the main event and keep the accessories simple.