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Jaelan Davis
Brooches are no longer a relic of your grandmother’s jewelry box. These days, they’re fashion’s newest styling shortcut that add a point of view without requiring a wardrobe overhaul. One brooch can turn a blazer into a statement, a trench into something memorable and a sweater into a LOOK. And it’s not just about sparkle. The brooch revival brings off-center pins (or clustered together) and our personal favorite, fastened onto bags.
BROOCHES
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Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Ceramic
Tile ($21)
Tile Drenching
If you think tile is just for backsplashes, think again. In 2026, tile drenching is turning entire spaces (from bathrooms to kitchen walls) into fully wrapped, design-forward moments. When trying the look, don’t overthink it. Think of it as an easy way to add texture and personality without relying on bold color or clutter.
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Merola Tile Porcelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
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Wolf & Badger Manifesto
Statement Brooch ($145)
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Jagged Halo Jewelry
Phoenix Brooch ($60)
It’s easy to spot the trends that have already peaked, the ones you’ve seen so many times they start to blur together. But the more exciting question is, what’s just beginning? What’s hovering at the edge of mainstream before it fully takes over?
That’s what this report is about. The small shifts in home, beauty and fashion that are starting to feel…inevitable. We’re diving into the things designers are quietly repeating on runways, colorists are leaning into at salons, and stylists are weaving into everyday looks before anyone’s calling it a “must-have.”
This year, the answer keeps circling back to the same idea: 2026 is about solace. I believe the timing of this change makes sense. The news cycle feels chaotic and comfort has become its own kind of anchor. And if this report proves anything, it’s that everyday life should feel a little easier to step into. I don't know about you, but that feels like a win. Let’s get into it.
Tip: Treat a brooch like a styling hack, not jewelry. Use one to pinch the waist of an oversized blazer or secure a scarf in place.
Style Report
REPORT
2026
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
This year, the answer keeps circling back to the same idea: 2026 is about solace. I believe the timing of this change makes sense. The news cycle feels chaotic and comfort has become its own kind of anchor. And if this report proves anything, it’s that everyday life should feel a little easier to step into. I don't know about you, but that feels like a win.
Let’s get into it.
Deena Campbell
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
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Danessa Myricks Beauty
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Blush ($27)
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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Divine Powder Blush ($39)
This year, blush is doing the most work, and not in an obvious way. Blush layering is the new face strategy: a cream flush first, a powder blush on top (blending towards the temples for a lifting effect) and finishing with a little extra powder placed at the apples of the cheeks. This is a clear departure from sculpted contour and heavy highlights, and makes sculpting powders feel like a distant memory.
Blush Layering
Tip: If you go overboard, tap a little translucent powder over top to blur everything back into place.
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Life Time x Evereve
Wide Leg Pant ($88)
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Free People Champ Is Here Pants ($98)
After years of sheer naked dresses and bohemian looks, the mood has finally shifted. We’re moving toward sportier, scrappier, a little more lived-in athleisure with nylon that swishes when you walk and stirrup leggings that cling. We’ve seen this before, but what makes 2026 retro athleisure feel new is the contrast. Designers are pairing activewear with unexpected contradictions like heels, lace and tailoring, to make athletic gear work harder than being purely functional. Saint Laurent’s Spring 2026 styling nailed it with ’80s-colored windbreakers and stilettos, almost like a style icon walked out mid-workout and straight into dinner.
REtro Athleisure
Tip: Still not ready to fully commit? Try it at the airport first. Retro athleisure is made for travel days.
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Hourglass Unlocked Soft Matte Lipstick ($38)
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VIOLETTE_FR Bisou Balm Sheer Matte Lipstick ($29)
Gloss has had its moment, but in 2026, lips are getting a quieter update. Soft-matte finishes are returning with velvety colors that look lived-in. It’s the grown-up alternative to both high-shine gloss and the dry, flat mattes of the past. Think your lips but (way) better.
Soft-Matte Lips
Tip: Tap the color on with your fingertip instead of swiping straight from the bullet for a just-kissed finish.
Medium wood is having a quiet comeback, and honestly, it makes so much sense. After years of light floors or moody dark finishes, these warm, in-between tones of walnut, oak and honey wood are the sweet spot. They instantly make a space feel pulled together, even on a warm summer day.
Medium Wood Tones
Tip: Medium wood plays well with others. Pair it with lighter woods for contrast, or mix in darker accents (like a coffee table or picture frames) to keep the space from feeling too matchy-matchy.
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Anthropologie Woven Shoulder Bag ($98)
News flash: the most stylish bags aren’t defined by logos or hardware.Texture has become the new status symbol, and Spring/Summer 2026 runways were full of handbags that begged to be touched: woven leather, raffia, fringe, feathers, even intentionally imperfect finishes that made accessories feel artisanal. Even brands like Bottega Veneta, known for its signature weaving, took on new dimensions with feathered and fringe-like details, turning classic shapes into something almost kinetic. As fashion continues to move toward pared-back silhouettes, accessories are where personality shows up. Even a lightly textured finish gives the impression of craftsmanship, which aligns with the broader shift away from flashy branding and towards classic pieces.
TExtured Bags
Tip: Store textured bags stuffed with tissue or a soft cloth. Woven and fringe styles can lose their shape quickly, and keeping them structured helps them look newer longer.
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Manifesto
Statement Brooch ($122)
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Jagged Halo Jewelry
Phoenix Brooch ($60)
If you’ve been tempted to switch up your hair color, let this be your sign. This year, the coolest hair colors live in the berry family—wine brunette, mulberry, cherry cola and soft burgundy. Consider it the beauty version of an oxblood coat, just more interesting than the usual brown or blonde default. The best part is how they work on almost everyone. On brunettes, they read as a subtle shift. On blondes, they feel like a pivot into strawberry-wine territory. And on deeper hair colors, berry tones show up as a rich undertone. Either way, you can’t lose.
Berry Tone
Hair Colors
Tip: Ask your colorist for a gloss or glaze between appointments to keep berry tones vibrant (and prevent fading into brassiness).
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Reformation Marilyn Mule Wedge Pumps ($278)
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Miu Miu Suede Tassle Mocassin Mule ($1,020)
Mules are back. Not the fussy kind; the sharp, walkable kind that makes an outfit look finished in two seconds. After seasons of chunky sneakers and heavy soles, the slip-on silhouette feels like a reset. They’re already everywhere on TikTok, styled with relaxed trousers, maxi skirts, even shorts. And yes, they’ve hit the celebrity circuit too—Tessa Thompson stepped out in pointed-toe Balenciaga mules straight from Saint Laurent’s Spring 2026 world. Consider them the easiest shoe trend of the year. 
Mules
Tip: Choose a mule with a low block heel or slightly structured upper so it’ll stay on your foot more comfortably.
Toteme T-Lock Croc-Effect Leather Shoulder Bag ($1,390)
According to market research firm 360iResearch, the global blush market is projected to reach $4.67 billion in 2026, reflecting growing consumer demand for cheek-focused makeup.
Wood is officially back on top. According to Houzz renovation data, nearly 3 in 10 homeowners (29%) are now choosing wood cabinets, a sharp jump from the year prior that pushed white into second place. Medium wood tones are leading the shift (15%), far outpacing light (11%) and dark (3%) finishes.
SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGES
SHUTTERSTOCK/FREE PEOPLE
SHUTTERSTOCK/WOLF&BADGER
WEST ELM/ANN SACKS x STUDIO MCGEE
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PAT MCGRATH
HOURGLASS COSMETICS/VIOLETTE_FR
CRATE & BARREL/LULU & GEORGIA/RESTORATION HARDWARE
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Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Glossy
Ceramic Tile($122)
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Merola Tile Procelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
Tip: Treat a brooch like a styling hack, not jewelry. Use one to pinch the waist of an oversized blazer or secure a scarf in place.
Jaelan Davis
Brooches are no longer a relic of your grandmother’s jewelry box. These days, they’re fashion’s newest styling shortcut that add a point of view without requiring a wardrobe overhaul. One brooch can turn a blazer into a statement, a trench into something memorable and a sweater into a LOOK. And it’s not just about sparkle. The brooch revival brings off-center pins (or clustered together) and our personal favorite, fastened onto bags.
Brooches
Shop Now
Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Glossy
Ceramic Tile($122)
Shop Now
Merola Tile Procelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
Jaelan Davis
If you think tile is just for backsplashes, think again. In 2026, tile drenching is turning entire spaces (from bathrooms to kitchen walls) into fully wrapped, design-forward moments. When trying the look, don’t overthink it. Think of it as an easy way to add texture and personality without relying on bold color or clutter.
TILE Drenching
Shop Now
Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Glossy
Ceramic Tile($122)
Shop Now
Merola Tile Procelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
Jaelan Davis
This year, blush is doing the most work, and not in an obvious way. Blush layering is the new face strategy: a cream flush first, a powder blush on top (blending towards the temples for a lifting effect) and finishing with a little extra powder placed at the apples of the cheeks. This is a clear departure from sculpted contour and heavy highlights, and makes sculpting powders feel like a distant memory.
Blush Layering
Shop Now
Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Glossy
Ceramic Tile($122)
Shop Now
Merola Tile Procelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
Jaelan Davis
After years of sheer naked dresses and bohemian looks, the mood has finally shifted. We’re moving toward sportier, scrappier, a little more lived-in athleisure with nylon that swishes when you walk and stirrup leggings that cling. We’ve seen this before, but what makes 2026 retro athleisure feel new is the contrast. Designers are pairing activewear with unexpected contradictions like heels, lace and tailoring, to make athletic gear work harder than being purely functional. Saint Laurent’s Spring 2026 styling nailed it with ’80s-colored windbreakers and stilettos, almost like a style icon walked out mid-workout and straight into dinner.
REtro Athleisure
Shop Now
Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Glossy
Ceramic Tile($122)
Shop Now
Merola Tile Procelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
Jaelan Davis
Gloss has had its moment, but in 2026, lips are getting a quieter update. Soft-matte finishes are returning with velvety colors that look lived-in. It’s the grown-up alternative to both high-shine gloss and the dry, flat mattes of the past. Think your lips but (way) better.
Soft-Matte Lips
Shop Now
Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Glossy
Ceramic Tile($122)
Shop Now
Merola Tile Procelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
Jaelan Davis
Medium wood is having a quiet comeback, and honestly, it makes so much sense. After years of light floors or moody dark finishes, these warm, in-between tones of walnut, oak and honey wood are the sweet spot. They instantly make a space feel pulled together, even on a warm summer day.
Medium Wood Tones
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
Jaelan Davis
Medium wood is having a quiet comeback, and honestly, it makes so much sense. After years of light floors or moody dark finishes, these warm, in-between tones of walnut, oak and honey wood are the sweet spot. They instantly make a space feel pulled together, even on a warm summer day.
Medium Wood Tones
Shop Now
Stacy Garcia Radius Crackled Glossy
Ceramic Tile($122)
Shop Now
Merola Tile Procelain
Mosaic Tile ($11)
Tip: Start small by drenching a shower wall or powder room in one tone-on-tone tile for minimal commitment.
Jaelan Davis
News flash: the most stylish bags aren’t defined by logos or hardware.Texture has become the new status symbol, and Spring/Summer 2026 runways were full of handbags that begged to be touched: woven leather, raffia, fringe, feathers, even intentionally imperfect finishes that made accessories feel artisanal. Even brands like Bottega Veneta, known for its signature weaving, took on new dimensions with feathered and fringe-like details, turning classic shapes into something almost kinetic. As fashion continues to move toward pared-back silhouettes, accessories are where personality shows up. Even a lightly textured finish gives the impression of craftsmanship, which aligns with the broader shift away from flashy branding and towards classic pieces.
Textured Bags
