What will be the fashion trends of 2026? Think 1980s – big shoulders and maximalist style
Pinterest predicts the 2026 fashion trends will be all about maximalist jewellery, blues, lace, big shoulders and utilitarian khaki styles
Pinterest is one of the most influential online platforms for those under the age of 30, and it has become the Gen Z go-to visual search engine for creating mood boards for fashion, beauty and interiors.
We are, according to the data, about to enter a year defined by maximalist jewellery, 1980s silhouettes and a fresh take on utilitarian khaki. It is a line-up that sounds chaotic on paper, but it reflects a broader shift in how people want to dress – with more personality and a willingness to lean into nostalgia.
To unpack the trends – and explain how to wear them without looking like you have stepped out of a time capsule – we asked celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson to decode the five biggest looks set to dominate 2026.
1. Brooches and maximalist jewellery
Maximalism is back – not in the chaotic, everything-at-once sense, but in a retro, couture way – and, Ranson says, brooches will be the easiest entry point.
