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FW26 Fashion Recap: Dior’s New Vision + the Season’s Biggest Trends

  • Writer: Michael Foust
    Michael Foust
  • Mar 11
  • 2 min read

As the flowers are in full bloom this Spring here in Paris, the season just ended with a lot of great looks. Wow, what a season from Mens into Haute Couture, transitioning into Women's FW26.


The talk of the season has been JW Anderson of Dior. Not only does this fashion director have Dior, but he also has his own brand. His personal work reflects his own background and life, an inspiration really from the looks to the everyday items. His work in Dior, with all the elements merging and flowing together, is working well. His own experiences have balanced the FW26 collection in the Tuileries. The collection reflects, like a Monet painting, the beauty of the female shape and energy. Talking with others, the Dior FW26 collection was one of the best in a long time.



Other interesting notes are from the Koreans and Japanese. Their attention to detail, knowledge of form, materials, texture, and colours really was a highlight this season. K-Pop group Alpha Drive One also made several appearances during the season to complement the artisan work. Handbags were a major highlight of the season, complementing the looks and styles. Overall, it was a great season with more forward-looking fashion and techniques that are more balanced and performance-based. In just a few months, we will be attending Mens and Haute Couture, which we’re excited to experience.

Trends:

  • High collars and puffy like cuffs like in the sixties.

    L-R: Boyarovskaya FW26, courtesy of Michael Foust. Genny FW26, Jitrois FW26, courtesy of the brand.

  • Plaid in multiple forms.

    L-R: Kimhekim FW26, Rappaz FW26, Zoomer FW26, courtesy of Michael Foust. Agnes B FW26, courtesy of the brand.


  • Very beautiful handbags with nice little customizable trinkets

    L-R: Faure Le Page FW26, courtesy of Michael Foust.

  • Fuzzy textures and looks that are warm, comfortable, and grounding.

    L-R: Casa Preti FW26, Fratelli Rossetti FW26, Vautrait FW26 courtesy of Michael Foust. God's True Cashmere, Victor Clavelly FW 26, courtesy of the brand.


  • All white looks, intense reds, and layering.

L-R (Top-Down): Phobe English FW26, Mossi FW26, Sloan FW26, CFCL FW26, courtesy of Michael Foust. ANTEPRIMA FW26, Celine FW 26, courtesy of the brands.


  • Kids fashion that can match your own style, making looks for the whole family.

    Bonpoint FW26, courtesy of the brand.


  • Silhouettes of the face coverings that are warm and highlight your look.

L-R: Ujoh FW 26, Demoo PFW FW26, courtesy of Michael Foust.

7 Comments


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a day ago

The breakdown of the FW26 season is spot on, especially the focus on JW Anderson's influence at Dior. It is fascinating to see how fashion is evolving toward such balanced and performance-based designs. I have been experimenting with visualizing some of these runway trends using flowlioai.com to see how different textures and silhouettes might look in various contexts.

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Jul 29

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Marie Whatley
Jul 24

The FW26 fashion overview was a lot of pleasure. The seasonal fashions and Dior's new style felt fashionable and trendy. To balance the whole appearance and make a lasting impression, I would pair these styles with Good Girl Perfume because I always believe that fashion and fragrance go in the same combination.

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Gary Allard
Gary Allard
Jun 08

Gary | PSA Method :This was a nice recap of the FW26 season, especially the focus on texture, handbags, and more balanced silhouettes. I liked how the article connected the bigger Dior conversation with smaller trend details that feel wearable.

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