FW26 trend: Statement dressing_ _80_s style from Balmain_ McCartney and more
On the FW 26 runways_ designers showed a renewed interest in the bold silhouettes of the 1980s_ reflecting a broader shift toward statement dressing. The decade_s defining styles_ jewel-toned colors_ strong shoulders on blazers and blouses_ and the little black dress for evening_ conveying female confidence and authority. Embellishments_ like bows_ were similarly oversized.
These looks tap into a type of power dressing originally popularized by Thierry Mugler_ Claude Montana and Azzedine Alaïa among others. By using innovative fabrics and fresh accessories_ designers kept the looks modern and up-to-date.
Balmain FW26 by Antonin Tron
Look 8: a deep teal-colored_ high-neck midi dress featuring long sleeves and an intricate knot and drape detailing at the waist.
Costelloe FW26 by William Costelloe
Look 30: a light brown lightweight silk turtleneck with exaggerated_ structured shoulders and draped-front Irish wool tweed pants in windowpane checks_ buttoned at the ankles.
Luisa Spagnoli FW26 by Nicoletta Spagnoli
Look 34: a royal blue viscose-blend satin jumpsuit with prominent_ sculpted shoulders and a deep V-neck wrap front_ cinched with a black belt.
Mugler FW26 by Miguel Castro Freitas
Look 16: a high-neck_ long-sleeved satin blouse featuring a purple "V" shape on a magenta background with wide_ architectural shoulders and high-waisted_ pleated stirrup pants in taupe_ cinched at the waist with a wide black leather belt.
Christian Siriano FW26
Stella McCartney FW26
Look 24: a silk magenta-colored mock-neck blouse with long sleeves ending in oversized_ contrasting navy blue cuffs and high-waisted navy-blue stirrup pants.
Valentino FW26 by Alessandro Michele
Look 2: a fuchsia pink jacket featuring padded shoulders_ a deep_ plunging V-neckline and a pleated fan style embellishment over a black lace top with a matching slim-fit_ midi-length pencil skirt.
Dolce & Gabbana FW26
Look 40: a black pinstripe wool-blend one-button blazer with a heavily cinched waist over a shirt and tie and matching relaxed-fit pants.
Giada FW26 by Gabriele Colangelo
Look 19: a grey sweater featuring bold_ architectural shoulders with a cream-colored_ asymmetric skirt with a distinct elongated train_ sheer black hose and cream-colored pumps.
No. 21 by Alessandro Dell'Acqua
Look 4: strapless knee-length black cocktail dress featuring an oversized bow that extends from the waist to the hip with black and silver spectator pumps.
