Paris Haute Couture Week Spring-Summer 2026 lived up to expectations – and far exceeded them. Alongside the red carpet gowns and the fairytale bridal looks, there were deeper changes. The arrival of Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Mathieu Blazy at Chanel launched a new dynamic in which the strict codes of this closed world began to soften. The air of lightness and joy, familiar from recent seasons, permeated the ateliers, where the combination of heritage and renewal formed an unexpected alchemy. We have gathered five key accessory trends from Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2026.
Weightless, almost invisible bags
After Mathieu Blasi “crumpled” Chanel's iconic quilted leather to reimagine the 2.55, he revisited the iconic silhouette, this time in a version made of organza, as light as air. The only thing that this accessory contains is an embroidered love letter. Personalized for each model, these messages walked the runway, becoming the main decoration of the look. Romance is undoubtedly at the heart of the Chanel universe in Blasi's vision, but above all it was a true ode to craftsmanship.
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Chanel
Cyclamen earrings
According to legend, John Galliano, Jonathan Anderson's childhood idol, gave him two bouquets of cyclamen on his first visit to the new atelier. It was these flowers from Galliano's garden that became the starting point for Anderson's first couture collection for Dior, where the British designer's recognizable silhouettes were combined with color palettes close to Raf Simons. On the catwalk, the pink flowers appeared in the form of earrings and cuffs, literally “blooming” on the models' ears.
Dior
“Stolen” jewelry
How to create a viral moment? Trust Teyana Taylor with a tiara, crown and monumental necklace inspired by the jewels stolen from the Louvre last year. These diamonds – once owned by Empress Eugenie and valued at $102 million – were reimagined for Schiaparelli by Daniel Roseberry, adding feathered silhouettes. Teyana Taylor’s tiara, which required nearly 100 hours of work, 1,200 rhinestones and 445 pearls to create, was part of the growing trend of jeweled headpieces.
Schiaparelli
Functional clutches
Classic envelope clutches have made a surprise comeback. In contrast to the fancy it-bags, these evening accessories are a reminder that even high fashion still needs a practical accessory for its phone, lipstick and keys. At Jonathan Anderson, the clutches were made from the same silk jacquard in a dreamy shade of blue as Jessie Buckley's dress at the Golden Globes. At Armani Privé, soft clutches appeared in a muted palette – under the direction of Silvana Armani, Giorgio Armani's niece who took over the house after his death. The only woman at the helm of a high fashion house knows exactly what women want.
Armani Privé
Hair ornaments
Among the many fantasy looks, hair accessories were particularly eye-catching. Stones in the hair have long been part of the fashion language (thanks Simone Rocha), but this time the craftsmanship reached a new level: precious stones and crystals were carefully woven into the hairstyles, creating the effect of a real crown, shimmering with every movement of the models on the catwalk. The depth of work, attention to detail and flawless combination with the looks make these accessories not just decoration, but a separate work of art.
According to Vogue.co.uk.