6 Fashion Trends H&M Is Backing for Spring 2026

I’ve been a fashion and shopping editor for well over a decade now and spent a good chunk of that time working here at Who What Wear. My colleagues joke that, since I always have a beady eye on the new-in sections, my special power is spotting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street. You know, those pieces that everyone in the office asks you about, only to stare incredulously back at you when you reveal your source. They’re usually the pieces that sell out the fastest as well (especially once the WWW office is onto them), since who doesn’t want designer-level pieces without actually spending the cash? Anyway, I’ll admit I’m a pretty good person to have on speed-dial, as they say.

While I’ll always go to bat for the likes of Zara, M&S and COS, I think my best ever high street finds have always come from H&M. Admittedly, there’s often a lot of trash to rummage through to get to the good stuff, but that only makes finding the exceptional gems in and amongst their new drops all the sweeter. And anyway, if you’re here, you get to sit back and relax since I’ve already done the hours and hours of scrolling for you.

Below, you’ll see I’ve been busy pulling apart H&M’s new-in section, and let me tell you it reads like an A-Z of the most relevant and—this is important—actually wearable trends you’re going to want a piece of for spring 2026. Whether that’s bomber jackets, lace layers, the new flat shoes to know about, or twists on the trench coat, I’ve highlighted six key trends that might not feel groundbreaking on their own, but all lend themselves to creating fresh new looks to get you excited about your wardrobes again this spring.