The fall 2026 collections brought fresh perspective to art of styling, with plenty of recreatable ideas on how to translate the runway to real life. From Prada’s reimagining of wardrobe essentials to the inventive layering at Celine and the collision of texture and print at Marni, the season invited us to look twice and consider why and how each element works together. Styling allows you to see a knit, a pair of trousers, or a shoe in an entirely new light. It is also how we communicate our personalties and identities. Whether you lean minimalist or maximalist, utilitarian or avant-garde, the clothes you wear become an expression of who you are and how you want to be perceived.
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Below, we break down some of the best looks from the fall 2026 runways—and the styling choices that made us stop and take a second look.
Dries Van Noten
For fall 2026, Julian Klausner revisited the awkwardness of adolescence a sense of hopeful joy. Styling reframed preppy school staples, with one look capturing that spirit: A Fair Isle sweater with a matching scarf, neatly layered over a white button-down with intricate gold embellishments on the cuffs. Tailored trousers kept the outfit polished, while paisley socks beneath leather wedge pumps gave it a tongue-in-cheek finish. The idea here being that creativity—and personality—can shine even when working within the structure of a uniform.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Inspired by Ralph Lauren’s own preppy-meets-western style, Polo Ralph Lauren’s fall collection builds on his iconic mix-match look. The result was a masterclass in color and texture worn with a high-low attitude. One look in particular stood out: a Canadian tuxedo topped with a car coat and accented with soft boat shoes and vibrant yellow leather gloves. A printed scarf knotted around the head gets a tomboy touch from a logo baseball cap. These aren’t pieces you might think to wear together, but for the eclectic modern dresser, they don’t have to make sense on paper to work. The contrast between them gives the look its cool, distinctly personal appeal.
Prada
Conscious of the daily decisions women make in their closets, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons built their fall collection around the idea of hardworking wardrobe essentials. Fifteen models wore four looks across 60 runway appearances, shedding a layer each time. The clothes had a lived-in feeling—intentional creasing, unbuttoned cuffs, and imperfect tucks mirrored the reality of everyday life. One look paired a classic blue poplin shirt with an embellished crimson skirt. Floral embroidered socks, lug-sole lace-ups, and a green croc-embossed Bonnie bag completed the outfit. It brought the house’s contemporary perspective of femininity into the rhythm of everyday dressing—because who has time to iron their shirts, anyway?
Marni
Meryll Rogge explored the archives for Marni’s fall collection, bringing them into the present for a woman balancing work, family, friends, and everything that comes with it. In one key look, an animal print coat was layered over a two-tone yellow and green tank top and a floral skirt, then finished with red earrings, knee high socks, and red croc-embossed ankle boots, and a black shoulder bag. The ’90s-inspired silhouette was clean and put together, while the mix of prints gave it Marni’s particular brand of eclectic Italian charm.
Tory Burch
Tory Burch looked to longevity and familiarity, focusing on pieces you’ll want to return to again and again. Styling brought a fresh perspective to staples you’ll find in the New York woman’s wardrobe: knits, button-downs, and sleek pencil skirts. One saw a bright red crewneck layered over a poplin shirt; both were half-tucked into a patent leather midi with a front slit. Worn by themselves, each one of these pieces might feel ordinarily familiar, but the unexpected accessories—a sardine brooch, glove pumps, and a sage bowling bag—gave this combination a distinctly Tory twist.
For his third presentation at Celine, Michael Rider sought to infuse his show with elements of real world wearability. Take his spin on the classic trench coat—a transitional favorite. Fastened just at the top, it revealed a navy turtleneck tucked into plaid trousers and cinched with a brown belt. Black socks and jazz shoes completed the ensemble, just as one might choose to wear them on a cold fall day.
