
Published 20 February 2026
Sue Evans,
Emily Gordon-SmithThe latest runway season got under way in New York with an edited schedule of designer names all focused on a clear mandate for A/W 26. The season’s key message is for wearability and reinterpreted classics, enduringly commercial in their familiarity. That’s not to say things don’t look fresh; the season’s newness is being driven by unexpected fabrications and upbeat colour, creating a welcome sense of rejuvenation.



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