Celebrities are all in on cobalt blue; street style is transfixed by leopard print and faux fur; and sneakerinas aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. From where we’re standing, it’s shaping up to be a personality-driven spring, with clothes and accessories that leave room for creativity without getting in the way of wearability. But that’s just our side of the story. The rest of the picture is filled in by retailers: What pieces are the industry’s top fashion buyers and directors earmarking as bestsellers for the season? And who are the names leading the conversation?
Retailers’ Top Spring Predictions:
“Spring 2026 feels like a genuine reset,” Rickie De Sole, VP, fashion director at Nordstrom tells Vogue. “You can sense the creative energy as houses reintroduce themselves through new designers while reworking their heritage with fresh confidence. What excites me most is that this season isn’t about rigid trends—it’s about personal style, and the conviction to wear pieces entirely your way.”
Linda Fargo, SVP, fashion office store presentation at Bergdorf Goodman confidently echoes this sentiment: “This will always be remembered as an unforgettable season! History happened with an unprecedented number of fashion revolutions and evolutions.” Summed up in a few words, spring is defined by “color, movement, drama, and craft!”
With the mood established—ebullient and optimistic—and the spring collections trickling into stores, what has us rapt is what will go first. Prada’s frothy skirts? Celine’s silk scarves? The Row’s Peggy clutch? We’ve hedged our bets, now let’s hear it from the retailers, below.
Nordstrom
An energized color story drives the narrative at Nordstrom this spring, “with bold, optimistic pops coming through that feel perfectly timed for warmer months and a lighter mood,” De Sole shares. “From a shopping perspective, accessories lead the conversation—kitten heels, oversized totes, handheld clutches, and designs that marry ease with impact are what people will be reaching for first.” A trio of investments stand out: Elegant yet wearable pumps from the likes of Prada and Saint Laurent, It bags revisited from the archives, and luxe leather jackets (collarless and with funnel necks) that slip easily into any transitional wardrobe.
Balenciaga
small Le City satchel
“For spring, brands are mining their archives with fresh perspective and pops of color— from Dior updating the Lady Bag, to Balenciaga’s City reimagined under Pierpaolo Piccioli, Chloé revisiting the Paddington, and Michael Ryder reigniting the Phantom’s status at Celine.”
Alaïa
leather jacket
“Spring 2026 is defined by confident ease—a move away from overt trend statements toward pieces that feel personal, wearable, and quietly powerful. Luscious leathers prove the ultimate versatile investment: styled lightly for now, with the presence to ground a modern wardrobe for seasons to come.”
Net-a-Porter
Both new names and established ones rise to the top of Net-a-Porter’s chief of buying and merchandising Brigitte Chartrand’s spring list. Keep a close eye on Christen—the eponymous footwear label founded by designer Nina Christen, who cut her teeth at The Row, Loewe, and Bottega before venturing out on her own—and Arma, the buzzy Amsterdam-based outerwear brand with a devoted insider following. The label’s statement shearlings and leopard-print coats made the rounds during New York Fashion Week; Chartrand highlights the reversible Isabelle as a must-have.
Shopbop
Classic-with-a-twist print and color are what Caroline Maguire, senior fashion director of Shopbop, has bookmarked for spring—she emphasizes polka dots, stripes, and a bouquet of pink and peachy hues as key moments. On the neutrals front, fall’s rich chocolate browns make way for utility-inspired khaki.
The Elder Statesman
Dume stripe rugby shirt
“Whether it’s bold cabana stripes or a classic tailored stripe, you can’t go wrong with this easy-to-wear pattern. I personally love to throw on a striped polo or tee with some denim for an easy everyday look, or a go for a poplin button up when I want something a bit more elevated.”
Bergdorf Goodman
Personality shines at Bergdorf, where colors get lighter and brighter, and silhouettes bigger and bolder. “This is a season about taking up space with dramatic proportions, particularly in everyday dressing,” Fargo says, calling out a pair of belted Sacai pants and a feather-trimmed paisley blouse from Valentino that do just that. A pale yellow handbag from Khaite feels fresh as we emerge from winter; the same can be said for a pair of white pointy toe pumps from Toteme, which bring “bring a polished sharpness to the must-have wedge.” Accessories rich in heritage and craft, as one expects from Bottega (now helmed by Louise Trotter) offer reliable investments that amortize quickly.
FWRD
In a season that encourages experimentation, the secret to curating a hardworking yet on-trend wardrobe is all in the mix. It’s something April Koza, VP of FWRD, is keenly aware of—and her predictions list reflects this mindful approach, bookended by a convertible clutch from The Row to bridge day and night dressing and a color-block track jacket from Saint Laurent for off-duty polish. “There’s a return to simplicity, but with depth—sporty elements softened by luxury, neutral tones reimagined, and silhouettes that feel effortless yet considered. These are clothes designed for real life, worn on repeat,” Koza says.
Moda Operandi
Spring is all about impact—and fresh updates to familiar silhouettes—at Moda Operandi. Expect feathers, madras plaid (“less country-club uniform, more considered statement,” says president April Hennig), and soft balloon pants that create shape without imposing it. You’ll always find a great clutch at Moda, and Hennig’s favorite this season is a tassel-trimmed wooden style, exclusive to the retailer by Marlies Grace. Don’t miss the evening wear offerings from Colleen Allen, the emerging New York designer that has every fashion person enthralled.
Brandon Maxwell
The Mercer pencil skirt
“The return of madras plaid comes with a modern sensibility: less country-club uniform, more considered statement. Brandon Maxwell’s wool pencil skirt transforms the nostalgic plaid into something crisp, architectural, and decidedly not your mother’s weekend staple.”
Colleen Allen
ruched bralette dress
“Seen on runways from New York to Paris, lingerie references are shaping the season’s approach to daywear, with underpinnings reimagined as ready-to-wear. A favorite is the Colleen Allen ruched bralette dress: a cool-girl take on elegance that feels effortless yet sensual."
Marlies Grace
The Marlies clutch
“Clutches are everywhere this season. The question is no longer whether you should carry one, but whether it fits your iPhone, a lipstick, and a credit card—with style to spare. Apple Pay, of course, counts as a workaround if you need that extra quarter inch of space.”
Ulla Johnson
Divina feathered top
“Feathers are back, and they mean business. One feather-trimmed top (like Ulla Johnson’s Divina) is all it takes to elevate an otherwise simple look into party territory.”
Posse
Pearl balloon pants
“Balloon pants are one of the standout silhouettes for spring, seen across runways from Brandon Maxwell to Balmain. Moda’s Posse exclusive Louis Balloon Pant leans into the trend’s breezier, bohemian side, offering soft volume that works just as well with a knit now as it does over a swimsuit come summer.”
“Snakeskin has emerged as the season’s new neutral: versatile enough to replace your go-to black shoe, but with just enough attitude to feel modern. A sleek pair like the Mila sandal from Khaite goes with everything from tailoring to denim, instantly elevating even the simplest outfit.”
Saks Fifth Avenue Neiman Marcus
Prada’s taffeta bubble skirt (straight from the runway) and Miu Miu’s satin sneakerinas drive the narrative at Saks, says Chloe King, director, fashion lifestyle at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, where “emotional novelty” delights the fashion-forward shopper who has it all. This whimsy is contrasted at Neiman Marcus, where understated sophistication, in the form of a louche Tom Ford polo and sleek Khaite python pumps, reigns supreme.
Elysewalker
“Spring is defined by a fresh take on polish—where prep is softened, color feels intentional, and luxury staples are subtly but meaningfully updated,” Courtney Grant, SVP of buying Elysewalker shares. “The result is a season that values ease and longevity, offering pieces that feel modern without excess and elevated without formality—designed to slip seamlessly into an already well-loved wardrobe.” She places emphasis on pastel hues, modern tailoring codes, and directional print that’s commanding but not single-wear.
Amiya
Nevia V-neck sweater
“Amiya’s pastel cashmere captures one of the season’s most wearable shifts: soft color used as a point of view rather than a statement. The Nevia V-neck’s slightly cropped, preppy silhouette keeps it feeling modern—easy with tailored trousers now and equally right with denim or a slip skirt come spring.”
Kallmeyer
Clemence pant
“Kallmeyer’s bestselling Clemence pant returns in a beautiful plaid, cut in an all-season viscose-linen blend. It’s the kind of piece that does real wardrobe work: polished enough for tailoring moments, relaxed enough for a T-shirt and flats, and endlessly wearable from now straight through spring.”
