Pget off on the right foot. Or rather, with the right wardrobe. To best welcome (and in style) the new year, a radical revolution will not be necessary, but a few targeted and successful additions will be enough. As in the case of trendy colours for the 2026.
The next twelve months, therefore, begin in the name of bold and vitamin-rich shadesaimed at bringing a breath of fresh air into everyday looks. Without waiting for spring, the trendy colors of 2026 are preparing to immediately revolutionize the new year. For a great restart.
A new year with strong colours
The catwalks dedicated to Spring-Summer 2026 they have no doubts: the new year will be characterized by strong colours and energetic. Shades soft and delicate thus leave room for well-defined and visible nuances, inspired by the taste of the Eighties but well rooted in the present. The key word, in short, is get noticedwithout giving up elegance, but moving away from the predictability and minimalism of the now outdated quiet luxury. The femininity of 2026, then, promises to be vigorous and intense, for fashionistas with a strong pulse.
Trending colors 2026, it’s orange’s turn
After starting to liven up the wardrobe in the last months of the year, color orange will continue to characterize the outfits of 2026. Its charm is hidden in a playful yet sophisticated, versatile and eclectic spirit, capable of conquering women of all ages and tastes. Chanelfor example, imagines him as the protagonist of revisited suits, while Valentine he uses it on sculptural tops worn with seventies jeans. If from Ferragamo the shade distinguishes vinyl skirts, from Lacoste revolutionizes traditional cable-knit sweaters.
The orange, pop and vitamin trend on the Lacoste SS26 catwalk (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics)
The charm of cobalt blue
2026 opens under the banner of the cold and desaturated shade of blue, a symbol of purity and splendor. From Lanvin to Jil Sanderfrom TOVE to Onitsuka Tigercobalt gives a breath of fresh air to the usual looks. Declined on long evening dresses, structured coats, tight trousers and tailored coordinated sets, the seasonal shade surprises and enchants, strong in an essentiality that avoids boredom. From morning to evening.
Cobalt blue conquers 2026. From the AREA SS26 fashion show (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics)
Passion chartreuse
The chartreuse shade, halfway between yellow and green, according to Simone Rocha SS26 (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics)
Among the trendy colors of 2026, the so-called stands out, without a doubt chartreuse. The lively hue of yellow-green takes its name from a famous French herbal liqueur, known for its totally natural colour. On the catwalk, the nuance she is the spokesperson for an over-the-top, pungent and mysterious femininity. Thus we move on from trench coats used as dresses Saint Laurent to the silk midi skirts by Simone Rochaup to the precious skirts of Dries van Noten and to the enveloping sheath dresses of Mugler.
2026 thus begins in the name of colour.

