Fashion trends for autumn 2026 highlight hybrid footwear and retro styles

Fashion trends for the autumn/winter 2026 season highlight a mix of retro influences and hybrid designs. Key footwear trends include ‘Smules’—a hybrid between sneakers and mules that feature a closed front and open heel—and Adidas’s ‘Artichoke’ Glenburn sneaker, which utilizes deep green and dark violet tones.

In outerwear, a minimalist 90s-style leather biker jacket is expected to return, offering a cleaner look than previous iterations. Additionally, high-fashion aesthetics are being made more accessible through retailers like H&M, which is offering faux-leather jackets with sculptural funnel collars in deep red tones.

Budget-friendly options remain a focus, with Deichmann providing various boot styles, including slouchy and knee-high models, at lower price points. Seasonal color palettes are shifting toward deep reds, dark greens, and earthy tones like beige and brown.