Overview
- Vintage and archival looks dominated red carpets and street style throughout the year, with high‑profile moments from Kendall Jenner in Mugler (1992), Kaia Gerber in Valentino (1997), and Keke Palmer in Versace (2004).
- The Labubu craze turned bag charms into a mass accessory phenomenon, and Hindustan Times reported Pop Mart’s series generated $677 million in first‑half revenue, a 668% year‑on‑year jump.
- Accessories overshadowed minimalist dressing as trinkets, layered belts, silk‑scarf waist ties, and birdcage veils took off, alongside a visible tech revival with wired earphones, digi‑cams, film cameras, and heirloom watches.
- Footwear became a statement category, with rubber flip‑flops, jeweled toe‑ring details, and slim “sneakerina” hybrids replacing chunky sneakers across runways and celebrity wardrobes.
- Conner Ives’s viral “Protect the Dolls” T‑shirt extended political messaging in fashion, with proceeds directed to Trans Lifeline and widespread celebrity wear, while late‑year debuts at Dior and Chanel suggest current‑season loans could regain ground in 2026.