Wallpaper* A/W 2026 Style Issue: Ten Defining Looks, Accessories, and Trends
The Style Issue of Wallpaper* magazine for September 2026, curated by editor-in-chief Bill Prince, highlights ten fashion trends for A/W 2026. Notable features include the revival of cufflinks at Prada's menswear presentation, adorned with vibrant enamel on large cuffs. Raf Simons showcased a fusion of tradition and modernity. Pieter Mulier's last collection for Alaïa, displayed at Paris' Fondation Cartier, presented body-hugging dresses, while Bottega Veneta, under Louise Trotter's direction, introduced oversized collars inspired by Milan's brutalist architecture. Footwear trends spotlight Jil Sander's futuristic ballet shoes. Additionally, Anthony Vaccarello of Saint Laurent commemorated 60 years of 'Le Smoking.' Photography credits go to Benjamin Mallek, with fashion content written by Jack Moss and Brillant Nyansago.
Key facts
- The September 2026 Style Issue of Wallpaper* features ten defining looks, accessories, and trends for A/W 2026.
- Prada's menswear show revived cufflinks, with colorful enamel versions on oversized cuffs, some purposely stained.
- Pieter Mulier's final collection for Alaïa was presented at Paris' Fondation Cartier, featuring body-contouring dresses in engineered jersey.
- Bottega Veneta's Louise Trotter used oversized collars to add theatrical flair, inspired by Milan's 'brutalism and sensuality'.
- Jil Sander's Simone Bellotti proposed a ballet shoe with a futuristic rubber sole, reminiscent of his 'Hood' shoe.
- Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello celebrated 60 years of 'Le Smoking' with a sloped-shoulder, narrowed-waist version.
- Miu Miu's 'Mindful Intimacy' collection was worn by Gillian Anderson and Kristen McMenamy.
- Hermès' Véronique Nichanian presented her swansong show with top-to-toe leather looks, including an ultra-soft embroidered calfskin suit.
- Chanel's Matthieu Blazy revived the dropped waistline, with some waistlines hanging below the hips.
- The article was written by Jack Moss, Fashion & Beauty Features Director at Wallpaper*.
Entities
Artists
- Bill Prince
- Raf Simons
- Pieter Mulier
- Louise Trotter
- Simone Bellotti
- Anthony Vaccarello
- Michael Rider
- Matthieu Blazy
- Véronique Nichanian
- Gillian Anderson
- Kristen McMenamy
- Jack Moss
- Benjamin Mallek
- Brillant Nyansago
- Eduarda Muehlmann
- Chol Mabior
- Monika Domarke
- Haruka Kogure
- Yumi Nakada Dingle
- Faye Bluff
- Nichole Williams
- Scott Archibald
- Ilaria Guerra
- Indy Davy
- Cedrick Jison
- Giandomenico Belotti
- Matilde di Canossa
- Elizabeth I
- Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel
- Yves Saint Laurent
Institutions
- Wallpaper*
- Prada
- Alaïa
- Fondation Cartier
- Bottega Veneta
- Jil Sander
- Bally
- Saint Laurent
- Miu Miu
- Tod's
- Hermès
- Celine
- Dior
- Max Mara
- Chanel
- Mugler
- Michael Kors
- Boucheron
- Barron London
- By Pariah
- LÖF
- Aeyde
- Alias
- Jimmy Choo
- PRM
- Models 1
- Bumble and Bumble
- Shiseido
- L’Occitane
- Stella Creative Artists
- Of Substance
- AnOther
- 10 Magazine
- Rizzoli
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Milan
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom