The 5 Most Important Trends of 2026, According to Celebrity Stylists Wayman and Micah

Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald are Who What Wear editors in residence and a Los Angeles–based styling duo praised for their innovative and bold style that highlights their clients’ personalities. They’re known for their work with clients such as Colman Domingo, Tessa Thompson, Regina King, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Danielle Deadwyler, Alicia Silverstone, and more.

We have an eye for runway looks that translate directly to what will work for clients on the red carpet, and some key trends will define 2026—both in terms of fashion and cultural style moments. With the first collections from designers Jonathan Anderson at Dior, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, and Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga, we’re already starting to see some shifts in fashion and what celebrities are wearing this year.

From shifting proportions that accentuate waists to retro ’80s dressing to the major resurgence of scarves, there are key changes in fashion that will transcend the runways and red carpet and impact fashion in a major way this year. Ahead, read more on the most important trends to know in 2026 through the lens and perspective of celebrity stylists.

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Slinky Waists

From Anderson at Dior to Blazy at Chanel, the accentuated waist is taking a pause, and we are seeing a lot more iterations of slinky silhouettes.

Scarves Solidified

Last summer, we saw a massive takeoff of scarves being worn around the waist. Now, we are seeing the knit winter triangle scarf have its own moment. In 2026, we will see the silk scarf come back, specifically being worn around the neck, as we saw on the Celine, Miu Miu, and Bottega Veneta runways.

Military Dressing

There was already a massive resurgence in military-style jackets last fall thanks to brands like McQueen and Celine. This year, we will see the jacket and military-style tailoring take off even more with modern and experimental silhouettes and detailing.

1980s Resurgence

From color blocking and bold shoulders to skinny pants and denim, we are seeing a lot of joyous, fun, and playful nods to the 1980s. As fashion seems to slowly be steering away from the minimalism of quiet luxury we’ve had for some time now, ’80s maximalism is definitely making its appearance known in 2026.

Florals for Spring, Groundbreaking!

Florals are a tried-and-true trend, and we love the bold and contemporary variations of prints, from Chloé to Dries Van Noten, this season.