VIDEO: Women’s catwalks F/W ’26-27 trends

With Maria Cristina Rossi, we discover the trends seen in the women's collections for Fall/Winter 2026-27.

Four shows, three trends

Our Trend Analyst Maria Cristina Rossi guides us to discover the main trends seen on the catwalks:

Four houses set the tone for autumn/winter with remarkable consistency. Prada turned layering into philosophy, with looks peeled back each runway pass to reveal entirely new outfits beneath. Dolce & Gabbana reasserted their core codes — Sicily, black, lace, tailoring — with zero nostalgia. Etro wove tartans, paisley, and medieval references into a rich cultural collage. And Marni‘s new designer Merel Rogge made a quietly powerful debut, returning to the house’s founding spirit with a lived-in wardrobe of painterly prints and earthy tones.

Filtered through bags and shoes, three trends define the season. Fur remains unapologetic, wrapping pumps and softening bag shapes with a sensuality that refuses to fade. Gold has gone fully democratic, showing up on everything from flat sandals to knee-high boots — less adornment, more attitude. And embroidery emerges as the season’s defining craft statement, with intricate beading, cross-stitch, and floral appliqué transforming accessories into artisanal objects. Fashion, this season, is making a case for slowing down.