Priyanka Patel

Photo: Launchmetrics Spotlight Fall/winter 2026 is shaping up to be a season of comebacks and classics reigning supreme. Animal prints are making an even bigger roar than usual, alongside the levelling up of the little black dress. Recent mainstays, like naked dressing, also prove that they have legs by evolving into new forms.

It's clear that H&M is no stranger to collaborations and partnerships. This time, the high-street giant teamed up with Haute Couture label Elie Saab on a collection that brings a touch of glamour to the everyday wardrobe. Founded in Beirut by Lebanese designer Mr Elie Saab, the House was among the first few international fashion houses to be recognised as part of France’s prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.

The Delusional. Photo: Courtesy of Pipenco Ghosting, love bombing, and breadcrumbing may be modern dating buzzwords, but Maria Pipenco believes the emotions they evoke can be traced back to folklore too. Her fall/winter 2026 collection Visătoare—Romanian for “dreamer”—draws on the symbolism of traditional Romanian embroidery to explore the emotional landscape of modern relationships—suggesting that today’s experiences become tomorrow’s lore.