Cécile Rosenstrauch, the Global Creative Director at Nelly Rodi, presented a seminar on 'Spring/Summer 2026 Fabric & Clothing Trends.
The main trend, Challenge, focuses on embracing and overcoming difficulties. In a time when everything has become dull and cautious, taking creativity a step further, accepting challenges, taking risks, and stepping outside of comfort zones to surpass classic pieces gain importance. The sub-themes of the Challenge trend include Mischief, Oxygenaration, Unsacred, and Communion.
While different shades of yellow, the main color of the trend, will continue to dominate the season, lighter yellows will be seen more in casual clothing, while darker yellows will appear in elegant outfits. Spring/Summer 2026 is expected to be a provocative and daring season, drawing inspiration from the yellow color that evokes acid and sourness. This color, focusing on challenge, will create a striking image in outerwear, combined with different colors such as gray, pink, and beige.
MISCHIEF
The Mischief theme heralds a feminist season. As a feminine theme, Mischief represents a movement that diverges from tradition. Patterns used in objects like chairs, furniture, and carpets are expected to be reinterpreted in clothing. Bolder pieces are presented with a touch of romance. The theme, which will feature abundant use of flowers and floral patterns, specifically targets a younger audience.
OXYGENARATION
The Oxygenaration theme is based on the idea of escaping the city while still remaining within it. In this theme, which tells a story of innovation, creating collections from breathable fabrics suitable for the outdoors becomes essential. As new places are defined within old cultures, life outside the city becomes an important factor. This is because it is now known that people are taking self-care out of the city and into nature.
UNSACRED
In the Unsacred theme, which involves a story based on the removal of sanctity, there is talk of a new kind of devotion, with impacts made through critical messages rather than violence. Codes reminiscent of the status quo are reinterpreted. The idea of abandoning the use of popular and cheap materials in luxury consumption stands out in the removal of sanctity. A more pop-inspired and fun narrative is emphasized. In this theme, sportswear and casual wear are combined. The importance of being artistic rises in the Unsacred theme, where high technology appears with a vintage touch.
COMMUNION
In the Communion theme, defined as the new bohemian, printed patterns are making a comeback. Reflecting the hippie and bohemian style, this theme aims to create a new alternative way of living.
