2026 Trend Predictions
Fashion has always loved making a comeback and as we move into 2026, we’re here to help you get ahead of the trend. Over the past few years, we have slowly moved away from the new microtrends, into more intentional and familiar, yet fresh trends. From the early 2000s “it” bags to moody gothic, “vamp romantic,” as predicted by Pinterest Predicts, we’re here to offer our two cents on what we believe will be popular. All this just goes to show that fashion circles back on itself, it never truly disappears.
As we have come to notice, fashion is cyclical. The industry seems to love to revive silhouettes and aesthetics that once defined eras. The resurgence of the Balenciaga City Bag, Chloe Paddington, and Dior Saddle bag isn’t random, it’s a signal. Eras are officially being re-romanticized and reintroduced to a new generation of fashion obsessed individuals.
Psst.. we have the exact denim Dior Saddle Bag Bella Hadid is pictured wearing🤭
Let’s look at some of the most popular reintroduced bags of 2025:
- The Balenciaga City Bag returned as part of the larger indie sleaze revival: slouchy, studded, and lived in.
- The Chloe Paddington, which was once a boho staple, came back amid the renewed obsession in large hardware on handbags.
- The Dior Saddle Bag reintroduced, thanks to the largely popular Y2K nostalgia
- The Fendi Baguette was one of Fendi’s culturally significant pieces, from its moment in Sex and the City in the early 2000s, to its high demand in 2025, the Fendi Baguette deliberately went viral due to the mixture of nostalgia, celebrity influence, and brand heritage (BTW Fendi marked its 100th anniversary in 2025!)
So why did these bags have such a huge moment in 2025?
Archival runway pieces are finally having their major moments thanks to social media. Film and media, especially gothic, romantic, and fantasy leaning aesthetics are shaping how people want to dress in real life. Add that to the growing appreciation for vintage and sustainability, there is no surprise as to why we are seeing such an influx in reemerging trends and styles.
Platforms such as Pinterest Predicts confirmed this shift. Their 2026 forecast points toward more dramatic aesthetics, what they call “Vamp Romantic” and “Glamoratti.” Think Nosferatu, Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, and Dracula: A Love Tale: moody, ornate, and sexy. These aren’t new ideas, but they are revivals of aesthetics that have had their major moments over the years, from 1990s gothic minimalism to 2000s rock chic glamour.
One of the clearest signals of the gothic and rock chic eras having their comeback is the renewed popularity of Tom Ford era Gucci. At the same time, Alexander Wang’s indie sleaze energy is resurfacing. Slouchy leather bags and dark palettes echo the late 2000s scene, when style felt raw and personal, rather than hyper curated. These looks resonate now because they contrast sharply with years of minimalist, algorithm fueled fashion.
Romantic darkness also shows up in pieces like our Blumarine fur trim mini dress and Dolce & Gabbana’s tweed fringe jackets and crystal heels, which revive a time when maximalism and craftsmanship ruled red carpets and nightlife. Texture is another recurring theme in fashion cycles.
Our prediction for 2026? Fringe and tassels. Ralph Lauren fringe bags and Cavalli fringe heels feel fresh again because they add movement and drama. Similarly, Gucci’s Baboushka fringe and tassel bags, originally released in the late 2000s, are being rediscovered as statement pieces.
In 2026, maximalism is back in the form of chunky jewelry, architectural silhouettes, and unapologetic glamour. Oversized Chanel earrings, bold bangles, gold cuffs, funnel necks, shoulder pads, and cinched belts all echo previous decades when fashion was about presence rather than restraint. Pinterest’s “Glamoratti” trend perfectly encapsulates this: high collars, sculptural jackets, and dramatic proportions that recall everything from 1980s power dressing to early 2000s red carpet maximalist.
You’ve read our predictions, now it’s time we help you get ahead of the trends! Click here to shop through our collections. Make sure to put that 10% discount to use if it’s your first online order ;)