On any spring morning, you can leave the house in cloudy, windy weather, hide in a cafe from the rain in a few hours, and bask in the sun in a moment. It is at such moments that knitwear becomes an indispensable ally. It protects against the cold, but it is also easy to throw it over your shoulders, tie it around your waist, or put it in a bag when it gets warmer. Knitwear is the base layer that we wear almost subconsciously, but we rely on it the most.
Prada spring-summer 2026
How best to style knitwear this spring? The current season continues the mood that was born in the collections of the autumn-winter 2025/2026 season. Designers call on us to bold experiments with layering. On the catwalks, brands massively demonstrated cardigans with dropped shoulders and a combination of several voluminous products at once. In the collections of the spring-summer 2026 season, knitwear is a thoughtful element, not just a means of insulation.
Designers put a special emphasis on expressive silhouettes. Sweaters with deep V-necks, models with accentuated shoulders or with elegant drapery became popular. The color palette of the season was mostly soft and unobtrusive, but it was successfully complemented by cheerful shades. Practical details, such as zippers, reflect the demand for functionality in clothing. At the same time, a variety of finishes emphasize the need for unique things with their own character.
Below are trendy sweaters, sweatshirts, and cardigans that deserve a place in your closet.
Sweaters with a deep V-neck
Prada spring-summer 2026
The return of V-neck sweaters seems like a simple solution, but this season they have a different cut – the necklines have become much deeper. Such knitwear is often worn over shirts, bright polo shirts or even naked. The Prada brand presented versions with a very deep neckline in charcoal, navy blue and rich red. After all, a well-cut sweater can be no less spectacular than an elegant blouse.
Knitwear in shades of yellow
Bottega Veneta spring-summer 2026
Yellow has become the main way to improve your mood this spring. All shades are relevant: from delicate cream to rich golden. Yellow knitwear adds energy to neutral things. Clothes of this color have a modern and elegant look, especially in combination with classic denim or strict suits. This was clearly demonstrated by designer Louise Trotter in her debut collection for Bottega Veneta.
Bulky cardigans
Hodakova spring-summer 2026
The last few seasons have been dominated by cropped and fitted models. However, voluminous cardigans have returned to the collections of the spring-summer 2026 season. They are ideal for cool spring days. The Hodakova brand offered an original solution – to wear two cardigans together. At the same time, Missoni decorated voluminous knitted cardigans with recognizable brand patterns.
Sweaters with expressive shoulders
Bottega Veneta spring-summer 2026
The clean shoulder line has become a key theme of the spring shows. This trend can be seen in the collections of leading brands, including Chanel, Chloé and Saint Laurent. Delicate shoulder pads are now added to knitwear. This gives familiar shapes a clear and confident look. For example, Bottega Veneta combined a classic gray jumper with shoulder pads with a textured skirt.
Crochet
Isabel Marant spring-summer 2026
Handmade elements are extremely popular right now. Intricate crochet and openwork textures add character to even the simplest silhouettes. At Isabel Marant, loose crochet sweaters were paired with short skirts and studded belts. This is a perfect choice for spring, as openwork knits are more breathable than dense fabrics.
Knitted items with zippers
Miu Miu spring-summer 2026
Preppy style is bringing back the zippered sweater. It is a very comfortable and practical choice. Chanel's light brown sweater has become a key example of the trend that dominates social networks. The Miu Miu brand offered a playful interpretation, combining an unbuttoned sweater with a light apron dress. This is a versatile item that will save you during changeable weather.
Nostalgia and retro models
Chopowa Lowena spring-summer 2026
Vogue has coined the term high-fashion frump, which means high fashion in a retro style. It's a response to the idealism of modern technology. Designers are offering things that seem a bit clumsy, as if they were knitted by your grandmother. Brands Chopova Lowena and Gabriela Hearst showed knitwear with naive animal prints and rural landscapes. The main advice of the season: choose not perfect models, but cozy things with history and a nostalgic mood.
Based on material from vogue.co.uk