Turning Up The Volume

Stealth wealth is over. So is quiet luxury. SS2026 marks fashion’s full return to maximalism — not just in silhouette, color or print, but in attitude.

After seasons of beige cashmere and corporate minimalism, designers are embracing chaos, character, and clothing that demands attention.

This season is all about taking up space — emotionally, physically, visually. Bras as tops. Shoulders that round and drop like sculptures. Hips widened to surreal proportions. Feathers, leather, and enough saturated color to knock the grayscale off your feed.

In uncertain times, fashion does what it always has: it turns up the volume, offering levity, release, and a bit of beautiful absurdity. SS26 doesn’t suggest we dress sensibly — it dares us to dress like we feel. A little unhinged. A little over-the-top. And very much alive.