The Winter Trends to Start Wearing Now—Before the Mainstream Catches On

You can break winter fashion down into two distinct categories: weatherproof and party-proof. Hard-working, cozy clothes are on one end—think cashmere sweaters and burly coats designed to withstand snow, slush, and sub-zero temperatures. Festive pieces for sipping bubbly and dodging mistletoe at holiday gatherings are on the other. The Winter 2026 fashion trends honor both camps, balancing functionality and fun, gorpcore essentials with fête-ready flair.

Most of the emerging trends for the season will feel like familiar favorites; of the seven identified below, five are continuations of silhouettes that have been prevalent for some time now. But, as you would expect from every new period of the fashion calendar, designers incorporated fresh-feeling tweaks and additions in their Resort 2026 collections to rationalize why it’s worth refreshing your existing winter capsule.