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Editors Codify 2026’s 'Easy Elegance' With Luxury It Picks and High-Street Capsules

The season leans into refined nostalgia with intentional styling that favors longevity over novelty.

Overview

  • Who What Wear names 21 luxury buys positioned to define the year, highlighting items like The Row Peggy Clutch and Saint Laurent’s revived Mombasa bag.
  • A companion edit maps seven budget-friendly staples for an expensive-looking capsule, including relaxed blazers, tapered jeans, suede footwear, oversized shirts, long skirts, top-handle totes, and satin trousers.
  • Reformation’s Gale satin trousers recur across roundups as a go-to piece for polished, comfortable outfits.
  • Trend cues emphasize sculptural silhouettes and tactile finishes, with heritage references and craftsmanship taking priority.
  • Hindustan Times frames 2026 as a grown-up echo of 2016, with cleaner proportions, calmer styling, and a focus on repeatable dressing.