Exploring PFW SS26: Trendy Color Palettes for Chic Silhouettes

Attendees of PFW SS26 are declaring it “one for the history books.” The inaugural collections from top designers around the globe left editors and buyers enchanted with their innovative silhouettes and vibrant color palettes. Moving away from the usual black and white tones, PFW designers embraced a diverse range of sophisticated shades, including dusty pastels, earthy tones, and a striking dark red.

Creamy White

This season’s standout was a lovely creamy off-white, a refreshing contrast to the stark whites of previous springs. Designers incorporated this hue in fabrics like stretch jersey and cotton voile to create both Grecian and bohemian aesthetics.

Gabriela Hearst SS26

The second look featured an off-white cotton voile embroidered two-piece crafted from deadstock materials, with the blouse showcasing a bib front, voluminous sleeves, and a flowing skirt.

Celine SS26: Designer Michael Rider

A Grecian-style cream-colored stretch jersey floor-length dress and corresponding cape, secured at the neck, comprised another striking look.

Coperni SS26: Designers Arnaud Vaillant & Sébastien Meyer

A cream-colored, off-the-shoulder gown with a front slit and stretch bodice showcased an upturned bubble hem.

Khaki Green

The emergence of khaki and earthy greens on the Paris runways distinguished this fashion week from others. Designers employed these hues for technical fabrics and laid-back silhouettes.

Cecilie Bahnsen SS26

The key look featured a black hooded tunic paired with a moss green skirt, completed with a rubber backpack and matching sneakers.

Balmain SS26: Designer Olivier Rousteing

The featured ensemble was a relaxed ribbed off-the-shoulder knit in moss green, paired with voluminous olive khaki silk harem pants and matching suede boots.

Chloé SS26: Designer Chemena Kamali

This collection included a voluminous moss green anorak with a D-ring fastening, styled over a camel-colored skirt featuring a side bow, paired with a sand-colored blouse.

Neutrals

Elegant shades of neutral colors like sand, camel, and caramel characterized a variety of styles, from tailored pieces to relaxed wear.

Mugler SS26: Designer Miguel Castro Freitas

Among the highlights was a dress featuring a camel-colored mock turtle-neck combined with brown wool sleeves and a caramel-colored pencil skirt, accented by patent leather slides in a creamy shade.

Victoria Beckham SS26

This collection showcased a washed leather camel shirt with a discreet placket, paired with light camel-colored leather pants, finely belted for a relaxed look.

Isabel Marant SS26

One eye-catching look was a tan embroidered vest worn over a light brown ribbed tank, along with camel-colored crochet shorts and suede accessories in various shades.

Soft Yellow

This season, designers in Paris displayed a charming soft yellow, featured prominently in various feminine silhouettes from suits to dresses.

Valentino SS26: Designer Alessandro Michele

A notable piece was a soft yellow crepe mini coat dress, accented with black trim and a bow, paired with dark red suede pumps and a chic black chain bag.

Rabanne SS26: Designer Julien Dossena

A soft yellow dress showcased a bib front, with pintucked detailing and side buckles, layered over a halterneck in pink and turquoise sequins. This was complemented with silver pumps.

Patou SS26: Designer Guillaume Henry

A soft yellow lace mini skirt with a white lace overlay was styled with a black cropped lace top beneath a yellow rain slicker featuring an oversized tan collar. Black patent pumps completed the look.

Dusty Blue

This muted blue tone was perfect for both day and evening styles, featuring delicate materials like pleated chiffon and lace.

Zimmermann SS26

A highlighted look featured a dusty blue cotton chambray halter neck dress with a cut-out bodice and an asymmetric gathered skirt, accessorized with sandals and a bag in ivory and brown hues.

Acne Studio SS26: Designer Jonny Johansson

A structured mid-length lingerie dress with pieced-in lace patches in dusty blue and light green was accented with black accessories.

Christian Dior SS26: Designer Jonathan Anderson

A stunning dusty blue strapless dress featured twisted pleated chiffon, beautifully lined bias cuts, and charming bows at both the bust and hem, complemented by playful black pumps with bunny ear detailing.

Dark Red

A deep shade of red graced many runways, adding a sense of sophistication to various day and evening ensembles constructed from diverse fabrics, including chiffon and leather.

Chanel SS26: Designer Matthieu Blazy

A striking ensemble combined dark red knee-length bloomers with a matching tunic and train beneath a pale pink button-down shirt, accented with a white floral brooch.

Balenciaga SS26: Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli

Another ensemble featured a dark red leather DB jacket with wide lapels and a cinched waist, layered over mid-brown barrel-leg suede pants. The outfit was completed with purple suede pumps and a dark brown handbag.

Givenchy SS26: Designer Sarah Burton

This collection also included a dramatic dark red chiffon dress adorned with layers of frills, boasting a sheer skirt and wire-hemmed details, paired with dark red briefs featuring perforations.