The eagerly-anticipated spring 2026 runway season is shaping up to be a stunning reveal. With more than a dozen freshly-minted creative directors debuting collections this September, it’s a season rife with inspiration, from Louise Trotter’s new vision for Bottega to Jonathan Anderson’s high-anticipated reveal and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s spirited Loewe executed with a sleight of hand. However, a major style story is happening outside of the shows, too. In Paris, attendees hit the streets in fun, effortless ensembles, serving up plenty of wearable inspiration you can recreate at home, right now.
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Early-September in-between weather offers plenty of opportunity for experimenting. Showgoers elevated transitional wardrobe staples, like lightweight outerwear, trousers, and midi skirts, with strategic styling and a wink of individuality—nodding to the personality-driven collections that defined the fall/winter 2025 fashion. Classic shapes gained fresh appeal through prints, considered accessories, and even a bit of sparkle.
This season’s best street style brought a sense of levity, without feeling over-the-top. We’ll show you how it’s done in our styling guide, below.
Keep it in Check
Toughen up black pants as this model off-duty did with a plaid shirt (worn open over a tank top) and relaxed leather jacket.
Prints Charming
Moody colors and suggestive silhouettes get a daytime spin when grounded by black suede knee-high boots.
Three’s a Trend
What makes this outfit most interesting isn’t necessarily the shape or use of color—but rather the subtle scrunching of the sleeves to reveal a trio of contrasting layers underneath. Try it on a particularly cold day.
Mix it Up
Low-tops and a leather trench coat make precious materials feel instantly more wearable.
Double the Leather, Double the Fun
Sometimes the only way to wear to leather is shoulder to toe, as Lauren Santo Domingo so effortlessly proves. A lighter top—be it in cotton poplin or silk—and almond-toe flats give the look its distinct elegance.
Utilitarian Chic
A cargo skirt and denim jacket feel less casual when paired with a button-down and elegant clutch. Fashion yours cape-like around the shoulder for a similar, ladylike effect.
Keep reading for more street style looks from Milan Fashion Week.
Print Clash
Here’s a masterclass in mixed prints—keep the silhouettes simple and the colors complimentary for a look that’s exciting but not over-the-top.
Sweet, Not Saccharine
Light pink continues to dominate the cool-girl color palette. This showgoer pairs hers with khaki and plaid, which keeps the shade from feeling too girlish.
Midis With Meow
Let a bold leopard print maxi skirt be the star of the show. All it needs is a crisp button-up (collegiate blue feels fresh!) and simple flats.
The Miuccia Mix
Plenty of Prada show attendees repped the brand outside on the sidewalk. Here, a mix of house signatures: a sweet floral dress and distressed leather bomber.
Weathered Leather
Here is another take on the distressed leather jacket, this time in the form of an oversized blazer, contrasted by a lightweight lace slip.
Pajama Party
Stiff pajamas and pumps are another Prada signifier. This attendee mixed hers to perfection with a white poplin midi and knee-high socks.
Curious Color Combos
Balance the shout of a bold yellow skirt with neutrals on top. Think a tan blazer and gray cashmere.
Refrained Elegance
Simple and sleek doesn’t have to be boring. This look is all about the details. Elongated sleeves and shiny patent leather make a monochrome skirt and blouse pop.
Wine Country
A basic blazer and jeans are amplified by color (in of-the-moment burgundy) and shape (with barrel-leg jeans).
Keep reading for more street style looks from London Fashion Week.
Suited and Sneakered
British Vogue’s head of editorial content Chioma Nnadi’s rewrites the codes of business casual as she tones down the seriousness of a wool suit with a logo tee and old-school kicks.
Leather Weather
Make your leather jacket the outfit, as demonstrated here, by keeping the rest of your outfit simple and streamlined.
Brown in Town
Minimalist-friendly neutrals look refreshingly warm in an autumnal color palette of brown, navy, and burgundy. White sneakers ground the look.
Off-Duty Archetype
An unexpected clash of elements—a fashion jersey, shearling-trimmed coat, and reworked jeans—finds harmony in an old adage: opposites attract.
Leopard Mania
This showgoer makes a case for the spotted print as a neutral by teaming it up with staples like khaki pants and slip-on clogs. Add a mini bag in a zesty tangelo shade for contrast.
The Art of Layering
Yumi Shin demonstrates her artful layering process in this ensemble, which can be recreated with a painterly skirt (Erdem’s floral version hits the mark), sculptural heels, and accessible extras, like a knit polo and tee.
Outerwear as the Outfit
An excellent example of the outerwear-as-outfit idea, this showgoer let her suede cape make a statement, while keeping the rest of the look simple.
High-Low
Leave it to the innovative Jalil Johnson to mix Alaïa’s sheer peplum pants with a pedestrian flannel shirt and an array of multicolored necklaces for a runway-to-real-life pairing.
Preppy With a Twist
In a look that’s all about simple color and subtle, but intriguing shapes, Vogue’s Lisa Aiken lets Prada’s exposed-seam kitten heels lead the way.
Not-Your-Average Neutrals
Red, white, and blue feels more fashion-forward (and less Americana) when the shapes are billowy and the colors are slightly off.
Print Mania
Tackle a print clash with a plaid-on-plaid combination. The key here is to keep the silhouettes themselves simple, and one of the colorways in a neutral family. Even a leopard pillbox hat feels slightly understated in shades of brown.
Pleats, Please!
From plaid-on-plaid to pleats-on-pleats, these Issey Miyake separates are surprisingly easy to wear (and pack!). Add a cozy but structured cardigan and a sleek kitten heel for effortless polish.
Find Harmony in Opposites
Mix textures—a leather jacket, crisp button-down, and delicate lace slip skirt—for an understated yet multidimensional look.
The Ultimate Transitional Duo, Decoded
We love the elegant contrast of a leather bomber on top and slim, barely-there sandals on the bottom. This only works in transitional weather, so seize the moment and wear it in September!
Futuristic Minimalism
A draped poplin cowl neck and low-rise trousers strike the perfect balance between slouchy and structured. A statement belt adds just the right amount of visual heft.
Now Serving: 24/7 Sparkle
Temper a festive sequin skirt for day by adding a rugged barn jacket, simple tee, and heavy sandals.
Get Your Checks!
A navy blue set gets a stroke of color with The Row’s plaid Lancaster shirt wrapped around the waist.
Bold Color Meets Punchy Print
Another example of print and color toned down through silhouette, here a stop sign red trench and snakeskin-print skirt make an impact without entering the realm of ostentatious.
Shop more street style looks spotted at Paris Fashion Week, below.
Pinstripe à la Parisienne
Preppy staples like a piped cardigan and striped trousers get an update when oversized, transforming the look from stuffy to slouchy cool. Boat shoes add a nod to current trends.
That’s a Match!
Commit to the bit with a matching set in cheerful pink. The youthful color and playful accessories prevent the look from feeling too prim.
Modern Ladylike
A simple knit maxi dress is instantly elevated through strategic accessories—a waist-cinching red belt and statement necklace do all the work.
Primary Pairings
The timeless pairing of jeans and a button-down feels completely fresh in crisp white and vibrant tomato red.
Balanced Sophistication
A pinstriped blazer worn with khakis and a casual tee strikes the perfect balance between polished and relaxed.
The Art of Dressing Down
Sofia Coppola demonstrates her styling skills here, dressing down a structured tweed jacket with classic jeans and a simple tee.
