Overview
- The report, released Dec. 9, outlines 21 cross-category signals, including Cool Blue, Glamoretti, Poetcore, Brooched, Laced Up, Khaki Coded, Vamp Romantic, Wilderkind and extraterrestrial-inspired looks.
- Pinterest measured year-over-year changes from September 2024 through August 2025 against the prior 12 months after analyzing global activity spanning September 2023 to August 2025.
- Search spikes underpinning the forecast include “niche perfume collection” up 500%, “lace nails” up 215%, “80s luxury” up 225%, “alien inspired makeup” up 140% and “icy blue” up 50%.
- Pinterest reports that 67% of the 2026 signals are Gen Z–driven, trends are accelerating 4.4 times faster than seven years ago, and its predictions have been 88% accurate over the past six years.
- Beyond fashion and beauty, the outlook flags Afrohemian, Funhaus and Neodeco interiors plus growing interest in “ethereal” destinations such as the Scottish Highlands up 465% and the Faroe Islands up 95%, and it arrives with a companion zine produced with i‑D.