At the spring 2026 collectsions last September and October, runway fantasies like bows and face paint seeped right off the runways and into the streets. In contrast, the new fall season was all about real-world inspirations.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, a forever fashion icon, is being re-immortalized through Ryan Murphy’s Love Story. We have CBK—and the actor, Sarah Pidgeon, who plays her—to thank for the minimalist, tonal looks we saw everywhere this month. Celine-isms were another frequent sight. The American designer Michael Rider has turned the brand into an inspiration factory. If you saw a street styler (or several) wearing a scarf around their shoulders, chances are they were heading to the Celine show or simply influenced by Rider’s debut last June.
It was a furry season—in more ways than one. Shaggy textures brought some ASMR to show dressing, and we do wonder if the popularity of Dogue has had something to do with the increase of canine style makers. Leopard was the print of the moment, with bold coats doing the circuit. In Paris, show locations were as crazy as ever. Attending both Stella McCartney and Acne Studios required an hour’s drive through rush-hour traffic, unless you had a Lime bike.
Below, scroll through for the 12 best street style trends from the fall 2026 shows.
The CBK Influence
We saw street stylers take a page out of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s playbook with sleek, minimal looks.
The Michael Rider Way to Wear a Scarf…
…is over the shoulders or loosely tied around the neck.
Belt It
Who needs belt loops?
Keep ICE Out!
At NYFW street stylers sidestepped slush and made political statements with “ICE Out” pins.
Conscious Coupling
From Rick and Michèle to Jenna and Cass, these fashion couples showed us how to do duo style at Paris Fashion Week.
Caught by the Fuzz
Shaggy jackets, tops, and skirts took up space at the shows.
Hello, Vélo
Street style offers lessons in beating traffic on two-wheelers.
Short It Like Skarsgård
Alexander Skarsgård showed us: The best way to rock tiny shorts is with a pair of tall socks.
Not Just for Leos
This leopard print is for everyone.
It’s Crunch Time…
…for anybody who wants to rock one of these ab-baring looks.
Walk a Few Hundred Feet in These Chanels
The length of the Grand Palais is approximately 790 feet, making it the perfect place to break in your new Matthieu Blazy–designed Chanel shoes.
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