The style update of 2026 does not require renewing the entire wardrobe, but can be achieved with a few precise choices.
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Now that the year has changed, it’s time to look at which trends are fading and giving way to new, fresher styles.
We put together three key changes.
Sleek sneakers rule
Big, thick-soled sneakers have been a familiar sight in the street scene for years.
This year, the model favored by Finns has a challenger. Fashion magazine Vogue the trendiest wear graceful sneakers inspired by ballet shoes.
Among others, Miu Miu, Fendi and Prada have presented the shoe model in their fashion shows.
The refined and low-bottomed model is a versatile choice for both work and leisure. In addition to neutral shades, there are bold color versions that bring energy to simple clothing.
Cigarette jeans are coming
In jeans trends, exaggeration is giving way. A fashion site Who What Wear According to
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In 2026, the so-called cigarette jeans will emerge in particular.
The model is timeless but modern: it offers a neat, straight-lined alternative without going back to tight flared jeans.
Change butter yellow to ice blue
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In the spring and summer of last year, there was one trend color above the others: butter yellow i.e. butter yellow.
You can definitely still see the butter yellow, but it will have a competitor alongside it. Image service Pinterest according to the forecast, eyes will turn to ice blue this year.
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Who What Wear according to Pinterest’s trend predictions are notoriously accurate: in the last six years, their hit accuracy has been no less than 88 percent.
So get ready for glacier-inspired clothing and accessories.