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The autumn-winter 2026/2027 season at Paris Fashion Week has become one of the most anticipated in the fashion industry. After large-scale personnel changes at the major fashion houses, where at least new creative directors appeared last season, many brands presented their second collections – more confident, coherent and clearly formulated. As the final chord of the “big four” fashion capitals, Paris has traditionally become the most saturated and emotional part of the fashion calendar – from shows by Dior, Chanel, Loewe, Balenciaga and Chloé to collections by Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney and McQueen. Among the key trends of the season are sharp, almost architectural cuts, checkered prints, patent materials and a continued fascination with the aesthetics of the 1980s. We have collected 10 main trends of the autumn-winter 2026/2027 season from Paris Fashion Week.
Checkered print
Checkered patterns have become a defining motif for fall/winter 2018. This season, designers have reimagined the familiar print in a 1990s vein, using bright colors and a variety of variations, from Louis Vuitton’s sky-blue checked skirt suit to Dries Van Noten’s khaki hues. While the check is always a timeless element, it was especially prevalent this season: Dior and Acne Studios combined different types of prints in one look, especially in tailoring and outerwear, while Chloé turned to a bohemian aesthetic with a ruffled maxi dress.
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Chloe
Acne Studios
Louis Vuitton
Modern riders
2026 is the Year of the Horse, and it seems the fashion industry has gotten the message. From Stella McCartney’s massive show at Paris’ Bois de Boulogne to collections from Acne Studios, Chloé and, of course, Hermès, which embodied horse girl energy through over-the-knee boots, fitted jackets with belts and silk scarves around the neck, the equestrian aesthetic has become one of the leading motifs of Fashion Week. While Stella McCartney’s interpretation was more sporty and casual, Schiaparelli’s fitted three-piece suit in a shade of butter yellow created a more sculpted and expressive silhouette.
Chloe
Schiaparelli
Givenchy
Jacquard
It’s rare to get a glimpse behind the scenes of the process that takes place months before a collection hits the runway. But this season, the result was immediate: materials took centre stage. Heritage houses, including Dior, have relied on the expertise of their ateliers and fabric teams to bring out the intricate textures and textures. The runways featured sumptuous tapestry brocades, as well as experiments with finishes and construction, from raw edges to sculptural ruffles and feather accents that added dynamism and expression to the looks. As a result, this season’s fashion was particularly tactile and emotional, reminding us that true couture often begins with an exceptional fabric.
Dries Van Noten
Loro Piana
Dior
Low waist
The waistline is once again dropping lower, and this season, designers are taking this technique to the next level. Chanel and Mugler have been among the main proponents of the trend, introducing silhouettes with an extremely low waist, which moves almost to the level of the hips or drops just a few centimeters above the knee. This cut changes the proportions, elongates the silhouette and refers to the aesthetics of the 1920s and 2000s, while adding a modern drama to the looks.
Chanel
Mugler
Alaia
Maxi fur
Faux fur is no longer disguised as a “quiet classic” – in the autumn-winter 2026/2027 season, it consciously comes out of the shadows and declares itself in full force. No more restrained base: now it's about hyper-volume, exaggerated shoulders, rich shades and textures that are impossible to ignore. What was a compromise yesterday is today turning into a manifesto – daring, ironic and frankly immodest. Saint Laurent has models with accented shoulders and a belt that emphasizes the silhouette, while Givenchy and Alaïa have relied on full-length fur coats with animal prints – as noticeable as possible and even somewhat provocative, especially when combined with bright red accessories.
Mugler
Saint Laurent
Alaia
“Lacquered” raincoats and coats
The fall-winter season naturally requires protection from cold and damp, but this time practicality became a separate emphasis in outerwear: from Loewe rubber coats and Off-White and Louis Vuitton vinyl trench coats to Cecilie Bahnsen metallic windbreakers. Even Haider Ackermann's collection for Tom Ford included a series of transparent waterproof products – from hooded raincoats to skirts.
Chloe
Tom Ford
Louis Vuitton
Practical multi-layering
Layering is one of the most effective stylistic techniques. To give an image a new sound, it is not necessary to update the entire wardrobe – sometimes it is enough to combine things in a slightly unexpected way. This season, the catwalks suggest: layering should be natural and intuitive, without feeling overly thoughtful. Instead of the usual formulas – such as a “shirt sandwich” or a V-neck sweater over a turtleneck – designers chose a more relaxed approach. In the collections of Chloé and Tom Ford, delicate satin and lace dresses and maxi skirts with ruffles were combined with everyday things – wool jackets, massive knitted scarves and materials with contrasting textures. Such combinations seemed a little careless – in the best sense: as if created spontaneously, but at the same time harmonious.
Issey Miyake
Chloe
Acne Studios
Bomber jacket in the spirit of the 1980s
Outerwear is becoming a key category for the fall-winter 2026/2027 season, and the bomber jacket is finally getting the attention it deserves. Regardless of the interpretation – whether it’s aviator models, school and university uniform-inspired variations like those by Ann Demeulemeester and Dries Van Noten, or voluminous leather versions in the spirit of the 1980s like those by Victoria Beckham and Gabriela Hearst – bomber jackets add a casual and light touch to looks. This mood runs through the collections of various houses – from Chanel to Stella McCartney. 
Balenciaga
Victoria Beckham
Stella McCartney
Peplum jacket
Collections by Dior, Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten and McQueen showed how this architectural element transformed classic tailoring: from clearly constructed jackets with a sharply defined waist to softer, almost sculptural variations with a draped peplum. This cut emphasizes the waist and forms a distinct hip line, adding drama and elegance to the look. As a result, the peplum jacket returns as one of the key silhouettes of the season – modern, graphic and at the same time very feminine.
Dior
McQueen
Dries Van Noten
Royal blue
Continuing the color trend we first noticed this season in New York and Milan, Royal Blue made a strong statement on the Paris runways – in off-shoulder blouses at Mugler, suits at Loewe, velvet dresses at Givenchy and more. As the shows showed, this color works equally well as an accent color paired with classic neutrals or as a total look for maximum monochrome.
Mugler
Givenchy
Loewe