pictured: Color trends from New York Fashion Week for spring/summer 2026 from Pantone, read press release here /
The spring/summer 2026 color palette from Pantone for New York Fashion Week features the colors designers used the most in their runway collections. What do you think? A little unexpected, yes?
The spring 2026 season is all about self-expression and fusing together maximalist and minimalist color palettes. This fusion of styles creates a wheel of colors which are definable. As I look at these top ten colors from the runways, and the corresponding neutrals, I see chaos.
While Marina and Muskmelon have a spring/summer vibe, the other hues evoke a fall feeling. I am not seeing a traditional spring/summer season in fashion, but one of transition. The past few seasons have offered a timeless, classic vibe. We have seen more traditional color palettes. Now, as we move towards 2026, the colors are trying to find themselves and this could signal a future shift later in the year away from simple and chic style. Let’s see what the runways tell us as we move through the year.
In the meantime, shop your closet for these colors and move them forward. Things are about to get colorful next year!
Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more upcoming spring 2026 coverage!
Fall 2025 handbag trends are hitting store shelves, and they offer cozy autumn vibes, quality, and anonymity. Love!
The anonymous handbag continues for the fall season and is showing no sign of moving to the back of the closet. So, keep those logo bags in storage and continue to rock your beautiful handbags. The fall 2025 season is all about quality, personal style, and investment handbags.
For the fall 2025 season, we are seeing a continuation of the handbag styles we have been enjoying these past few seasons. In addition, chocolate brown is moving to the front of the pack and proving to be the most important color of the season. Thankfully, it is also a classic color which means we can invest in chocolate brown handbags and more; without any guilt. Love that!
So, without further ado, here are the handbag styles stealing the show for the fall 2025 season.
Chocolate brown: We already know shades of mocha are hot for 2025, but the deep shade of chocolate has moved to the front of the pack. This is a timeless hue, so feel free to invest without any spending guilt!
The belted tote: Belted totes are continuing to be hot as we move into the fall 2025 season. Since it too is a classic style, this is a great investment tote for seasons to come. Your belted tote can be small and hold essential items, or it can be large to hold a laptop and the kitchen sink. Invest in the size which fits your lifestyle and tote needs.
The east/west bag: This horizontal style is still going strong, so you may already own a few. If not, feel free to invest in a shoulder bag style or double top handle style.
The slouchy north/south tote: Sometimes mistaken for a hobo bag, the slouchy north/south tote was hot last year and continues to be hot this year. There are plenty of styles under $300, so you don’t need to break the bank to find a nice one.
Suede: This is the fabrication of the moment, or should I say the year? Or the current era? Suede is hot and showing no signs of slowing down. I recommend staying under $1000 when it comes to suede. This is a leather which can be susceptible to weather and can be hard to clean. I love my suede bags, which all cost under $500. Suede does give you the ultimate slouch! I have to admit I am a fan! Just not on rainy days. . .
Hobo bags: The hobo is still going strong! You can wear a slouchy hobo, structured hobo, and anything in between. The hobo is hot.
Moon shaped or circle bags: Handbag which convert from a half-moon to a circle are hot. Also, circles are hot. Stay round.
Neutral hues: In addition to shades of mocha, including chocolate brown, handbags for fall 2025 are in neutral hues. Look for black, mocha hues, white, ivory, beige, tan, and navy. Seasonal hues such a deep red and dark green are also acceptable. Otherwise, stay away from overly trendy colors. They are not hot.
There you have it! Shop your closet for these styles first, then fill in with what you want to invest in! Love that!
Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more fall coverage coming up!
It’s starting to look a lot like fall in the world of retail, this means it’s time to shop our closets for fall so we don’t end up overspending this autumn season!
Let’s start with the overall vibe of fall 2025. We are still in the investment dressing era. Timeless styles are on top, so pull forward your classics and place them front and center in your closet. Leave the logos and notice-me pieces in storage.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into our closets and bring out what’s hot for fall 2025!
Colors: This fall we are seeing a continuation of Mocha. Chocolate brown is the hottest shade from the mocha family, but any mocha will do. Also, shades of dark red as well as darker greens and olive are hot too. We are also going to see pops of other traditional autumn hues such as mustard and subdue orange or pumpkin.
Handbags: Soft and slouchy is still hot! Pull out all the suede, slouchy, neutral hued, and studded handbags you own and bring them front and center. Also, east/west styles, baguettes styles, outside pockets, anything 2000’s, hobos, belted totes, and satchels are still hot. As long as they don’t have logos or loud branding, bring them front and center!
Jeans: Oh! This is always the question of every season, and yes, rumor has it that skinny jeans are going to make a comeback! So, don’t donate your old skinnies just yet! For fall 2025, we are still seeing wide leg styles, flare’s, bootcut, classic cut, and possibly skinny jeans. Keep all these styles within reach and wear the ones you feel the most comfortable in. You really can’t go wrong in the denim department this fall! Just stay away from torn and overly distressed styles.
Footwear: The kitten heel is still here for fall 2025, but we are starting to see the return of stilettos. So, those ankle breaking heels in the back of your closet can come out of retirement if you dare to wear them! Also, when it comes to boots, look for both western and moto inspiration. Toes are going back to pointed, but round is ok too. Square toes should get stored in your closet for a future season. Classic styles such as Mary Jane’s, loafers and ballet flats are still hot this fall season too.
Outerwear: Classic coats are still important for fall, but when it comes to jackets, pull out your leather, faux leather, suede, faux suede, and motorcycle jackets. There’s a little throwback to the 1990s vibe in the air.
Accessories: Scarves and brooches are back! Decorate your lapel with a brooch. They also look fabulous on simple dresses. When it comes to scarves, adorn your neck, handbag, ponytail, or beltloops with a scarf! Those vintage scarves sitting in the back of your drawer need to come out now. Play with them and find ways to incorporate them now. Small squares are perfect around the neck or ponytail. Larger squares can be draped over the shoulder or worn as a belt over a dress. Oblong scarves make great belts and small twilly scarves can go on your handbag. Looks for fun prints and color combos from your archives.
Sweaters: This fall season, pull out your chunky knits, cardigan sweaters, Chanel inspired sweaters, nautical stripes, and classic V-neck pullovers. Cozy sweaters are hot, and will keep you warm. Love that!
Well, that’s about it! Stay tuned for my full trend report on the hottest from fall 2025 later this month. Enjoy shopping your closet and saving money for all those pumpkin spice candles and latte’s! Love!
Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO Cathy
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