Welcome to our latest fashion special.
It may not feel like it yet, but spring is in the air. It’s my favourite of all the seasons, because more than any other time of the year these are the months that feel most alive with possibility and optimism. And it’s this spirit we’ve sought to capture as we stride into a new season.
It’s fitting that our cover is graced by model Adot Gak who – in a shoot dedicated to the unapologetic joy of colour – shows off a bold palette of Spring/Summer 2026 looks. The international model’s journey from war-torn Sudan to global acclaim is a reminder that, at its best, fashion remains a powerful vehicle for rebirth and reinvention. In a frank interview with Basma Khalifa, Gak opens up about the consistent challenges she has faced – from being imprisoned in Sudan for protesting against injustice, to the consistent discrimination she has faced within the industry she loves. Her story of resilience and grace is inspiring reading.
Elsewhere in the issue, we pay tribute to Saint Laurent at a significant decade-defining moment for the house and celebrate a legacy that continues to influence how we dress, move, and imagine ourselves. We also round up our pick of the season’s catwalk trends as volume makes its long-awaited return with big skirts sweeping back into focus for Spring/Summer 2026.
We’ve got plenty of practical style advice too, with our latest trend reports, and Marie Claire UK’s expert editors have curated the 30 best new-season pieces and accessories to swoon over—sure to refresh and elevate any wardrobe.
We hope the issue inspires you to dress with intention and approach the season with curiosity and confidence. After all, fashion is not just something you wear, but something that moves you forward.
Andrea Thompson
Editor in Chief
WORDS EDITOR
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The sun has risen, you creak the bedroom
windows open and let the linen curtains blow
in the morning breeze. As you head down
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senior art editor: ana ospina
PRODUCER: CLARE LAZARO
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR: DIONNE BRIGHTON
JUNIOR SOCIAL EDITOR: MAGGIE JOYNER
Chief Sub-Editor: catherine jarvie
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Clementina Jackson
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Lottie Winter
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SPRING/SUMMER ’26
Bright Spark Model of the moment -Adot Gak -showcases the new-season colour palette set to dominate 2026
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Big Skirt Energy: Why Statement Skirts Will Be The Defining Fashion Item of 2026
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After 10 Years at Saint Laurent, Anthony Vaccarello Proves Consistency Is Power
The New-Season Buys to Kick-Start Your Wardrobe for Spring
13 Accessories Trends Set to Dominate Spring/Summer 2026