2025 was a banner year for color trends. Butter yellow replaced white as a go-to, rich-feeling neutral. Olive was the more muted follow-up to Brat green. And chocolate brown became a decadent treat that made us look and feel luxurious. Looking at the Winter 2026 collections, next year will be just as vibrant, filled with viral moments that come with shades to match our moods.
The Winter 2026 color trends—first presented in luxury lookbooks and on runways worldwide this past June—are made up of an impressive range of shades. Minimalists will be pleased to see classic camel brown and navy blue so deep that it’s almost black. (In the words of “The Cutting Room Floor”’s Recho Omondi, “To me, the perfect, proper, sophisticated navy looks like ink, and you only really catch it in the sunlight.”) There are saturated and striking colors in equal measure: Brands like Fendi, Tory Burch, and Victoria Beckham hone in on bright blue-green teal and tangy tangerine, especially on “main character” coats and cocktail dresses for holiday parties.
We’re breaking down the six color trends that’ll define winter 2026’s fashion. Some clearly command the spotlight, while others make an impact on a quieter level. Oh, and we also shop out each shade, giving you a chance to perfect next year’s palette ahead of schedule.
Navy Blue
Khaite, Ferragamo, Antonio Marras, Coach, No. 21, Balenciaga, Chanel, and Gabriela Hearst Resort 2026
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Buoyed by fashion’s ongoing embrace of the nautical spirit (two words: fisherman aesthetic), navy blue breaks out as a refreshing alternative to black, as seen both at Khaite and Chanel. Try it as a classic marine-inspired pea coat or as barrel jeans for a more modern, trend-informed option.
Banana Republic
Merino Turtleneck Sweater
Adidas
Handball Spezial Shoes
Alex Mill
Sophia Coat In Wool
Nili Lotan
Shon Cotton Twill Pants
&Daughter
Fionn Cashmere Foulard in Navy
Mango
Wool-Blend Jacket With Maxi Lapels
Teal
Erdem, No. 21, Etro, JW Anderson, Tory Burch, Victoria Beckham, Fendi Resort 2026
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Sitting in the sweet spot on the color wheel between blue and green, teal is a natural, oceanic shade that’s an effective color pop all the same—look to Victoria Beckham, Tory Burch, and Balenciaga’s padded bomber jackets and floral maxi dresses as proof. Let the shade do its own heavy-lifting this winter: In practice, that might look like a slip-on loafer or a soft cashmere cardigan worn with dark-wash jeans and a basic white tee.
Wilfred
London Wool Cashmere Cardigan
Anthropologie
The Maya Stretch Velvet Cowl-Neck Dress
Phase Eight
Lydia Long Wool Blend Coat
Maeve
The Poppy Kick-Flare Full-Length Pull-On Pants by Maeve
Rothy’s
The Revelvet™ Double Bit Driver
Banana Republic
Midweight Cashmere Crew-Neck Sweater
Camel
Victoria Beckham, Isabel Marant, Ferragamo, Max Mara, Coach, Antonio Marras, Erdem, Khaite Resort 2026
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Acting as a neutral, almost blank canvas, camel is a traditional no-fuss color that works as a grounding element to virtually any outfit. At Max Mara and Ferragamo, it appears in wool-felted suiting, while Coach and Khaite’s plush teddy coats and suede jackets are just as irresistible. The obvious option to try here is a smart camel coat, but don’t discount a light brown bootie or leather shoulder bag.
J.Crew
Car Coat in Italian Boiled Wool
Naadam
The Original Cashmere Sweater
Staud
Wally 45mm Suede Ankle Boots
Bernardo
Single Breasted Suede Blazer
COACH
Brooklyn 28 Shoulder Bag
Madewell
The Wide-Leg Pant in Corduroy
Powder Pink
Max Mara, Khaite, Chanel, Brandon Maxwell, Erdem, Balmain, Isabel Marant, Courrèges Resort 2026
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Max Mara, Khaite, and Brandon Maxwell prove that baby pink is for grown-ups, too, rendering nubby camel-hair coats, sheer turtlenecks, and slip dresses in the romantic hue. Pro tip: For the times when you’d typically reach for a winter white, consider pale powder pink instead as a subtle yet sweet, offbeat choice.
Free People
Moonlight Faux Fur Jacket
Adidas
Gazelle Indoor Shoes
Weekend Max Mara
Angelo Straight Satin Midi Skirt
Cos
Relaxed Fluid Wide-Leg Pants
J.Crew
Feather Jersey Turtleneck
Pleats Please Issey Miyake
Monthly Colors: September Pleated Midi-Dress
Pale Pistachio
Victoria Beckham, Valentino, Rabanne, Ulla Johnson, Giambattista Valli, Ferragamo Resort 2026
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As Victoria Beckham, Valentino, and Ferragamo demonstrate, milky pistachio is an underdog color trend with a lot more punch than you’d expect from a muted pastel. As a collared polo knit, a puffer jacket, or an uber-popular sneaker, it brings a fresh breath of air to winter’s palette and acts as a bright spot, reminding us that spring is soon to come.
Mango
100% Wool Polo-Neck Sweater – Women
AG Jeans
Saige Frayed Wide-Leg Crop Pants
The North Face
Women’s Hydrenalite™ Down Hoodie
Puma
Speedcat Og Women’s Sneakers
Reformation
Olina Knit Pant
Oryany
Egg Leather Shoulder Bag
Winter Citrus
Fendi, Victoria Beckham, Etro, JW Anderson, Ulla Johnson, Ferragamo Resort 2026
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Oranges, tangerines, clementines, and more—designers are paying homage to the citrus fruits that come into their prime during the winter season. As a mood-boosting cable-knit turtleneck sweater or sunshine-y mini dress for holiday get-togethers, the color acts as Vitamin A in fashion form.
Bally
Cable-Knit Wool Turtleneck Sweater
Sandro
Sleeveless Jacket Vest
Mango
Satin Ballet Flats With Contrast Piping – Women
Victoria Beckham
Gathered Waist Mini Dress
Free People
Good Feels Sensual Set
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