September is usually the time of year when I tend to “check back in” with my seasonal wardrobe. After a summer of relentless heatwaves, there comes a point where even the most seasoned fashion editor can feel bored by the never-ending query of what to wear for the shifts in weather. But then, the new month arrives, and suddenly I’m dialled back in. Perhaps it’s the cooler mornings, or the “new-school-year-new-me feeling”, or maybe it’s the fresh Fashion Week schedule that puts me in the mood—either way, the itch to get dressed is officially reignited.

But the craving is not for any old capsule rotation of basics. No. While the best wardrobes are built on a foundation of classic staples, true fashion girls don’t stop there. They know that the secret to making these staples feel fresh is all in the update: a seasonal addition here, an on-trend colour there, or perhaps an unexpected silhouette. While a good roster does help with making getting dressed easier, to truly push your look from good to great requires a little extra zhuzh.

Having taken a look through the trends shaping fashion for autumn/winter 2026 and done a deep-dive into the Instagram feedss of some of my favourite influencers, I’ve unearthed the fashion trends that even the most elusive style set will be wearing on repeat this autumn.