It was a fiery fashion month—and not just because of all the designer debuts. Showgoers at the spring 2026 collections brought their boldest ’fits, and made sure they stood out by showing a preference for the color red—arguably the color of the moment.
Many of the bold silhouette experiments we’ve been seeing on the runways are making their way into the real world, bustles in particular. Similarly, we saw beauty choices go to the next dimension, with face paint emerging as a trend—we can probably thank Rick Owens and Matières Fécales for its popularity.
All that said, comfort is just as essential as an over-the-top look. Sweatshirts had a huge moment with street stylers pairing this familiar favorite with dressier fits. For those who wanted a more royal touch, capes were the must-have outerwear piece, as seen first outside Daniel Lee’s Burberry.
Scroll through for the 11 street style trends from the spring 2026 season:
Bustle Flow
All of the hustle and bustle of fashion week didn’t stop street stylers like Claire Sullivan from taking up space with their gowns.
Paint the Town Red
A surefire way to stand out in a crowd.
The New Face Painting
This is not your kiddie-birthday-party stuff. Dramatic face painting was the look du jour in Paris.
Mad for Plaid
It may be spring on the runways, but it’s autumn in the streets! Showgoers got cozy in plaid shirts and skirts. (Bonus points for the Burberry check.)
Sweat(shirt) Weather
Good-bye going-out jacket! Hello going-out sweatshirt!
Military Moves
Old-timey military jackets are all the rage.
Capes and Capelets
The chicest way to protect your shoulders from the cold.
Fresh Off the Fashion Week Press!
Don’t just read the paper, wear it!
From the Runway to the Streets
The handkerchief head scarf made its way from the Calvin Klein runway into street style.
Put a Bow on It
Especially if Jonathan Anderson is telling you to.
Here Comes the Bride
Street stylers were prepared to walk down the Fashion Week aisle in their veils.
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