Pastels are out and bold block colours are in. The spring/summer runways leaned into vivid, saturated hues, signalling a punchier palette for 2026.
Rainbow brights
Fashion houses including Loewe, Dior and Fendi showcased rainbow brights in yellow, red and green, favouring confident single-colour statements over soft gradients.
Designers are betting that shoppers want clothes that stand out and lift the mood — a shift toward "loud" dressing after seasons of muted neutrals.
Wearing the trend
A single bold piece — a coat, a dress, a bag — can anchor an outfit, while head-to-toe colour makes a fuller statement. Either way, brightness is the season's signature.
Source: AOL/Style reports.