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Winter 2026 fashion shifts toward voluminous outerwear
The 2026 winter fashion season marks a significant shift toward more opulent and voluminous silhouettes. According to Carl Tillessen, Managing Director of the German Fashion Institute (DMI), this trend serves as a reaction to the previous seasons' focus on 'quiet luxury' and 'stealth wealth.'
Jackets and coats are emerging as the central statement pieces of the season. Key trends include oversized cuts, bomber styles, and shearling jackets featuring lamb or sheepskin textures. Faux fur is also a prominent element in many collections. Stylist Vivien Altman notes that these pieces are designed to be 'voluminous, heavy, and present,' often featuring large collars that can function as scarves.
High-end designers are leading this movement, with Bottega Veneta showcasing amber-colored jackets with structured faux fur as notable examples of the season's direction.
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Alaïa · Balenciaga · Bottega Veneta · Calvin Klein · Carl Tillessen · Chanel · Deutsches Mode-Institut · Givenchy · Jack Wolfskin · Loewe · Prada · Vivien Altman
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Long-sleeved white t-shirts are a versatile summer trend that can be adapted for autumn by pairing them with long trousers and high-heeled boots. www.bien.hu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fashion mood is expected to change significantly in the autumn and winter of 2026, moving toward more expressive and playful styles.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Khaki remains a versatile trend for the transition from summer to autumn. elle.hu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Prada autumn-winter 2026 collection emphasizes styling and unexpected pairings of existing wardrobe staples rather than purchasing new items.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Designers at Chanel, Givenchy, and Balenciaga are reinterpreting classic power dressing with softer silhouettes and sculptural shapes.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Khaki items can be transitioned into autumn by pairing them with knits, suede, leather, wool, or corduroy. elle.hu