Whilst there were once strict parameters surrounding what could be described as la bohème—quite artistic, often Parisian and certainly consciously uncoupled from society’s conventions—today’s sartorial landscape has enabled anyone wearing a pair of fringed boots or suede bag to invest in the bohemian fashion trend.

Indeed, the beauty of the boho chic aesthetic lies in the vintage quality inherent to it, with staples like frilly linens and hobo bags almost ageless in the sense they could be dated to a number of decades. The wooden clogs and leather capes worn by the likes of Sienna Miller could easily be from the 1970s or the 17th-century, but are most likely from Chemena Kamali’s recent collections for Chloé. The floaty tiered dress styled by Daisy Edgar-Jones might look like something she’s fished out of an archival boutique along Portobello Road, but it is actually from Saint Laurent’s recent Resort ‘25 collection.

Part of the appeal of the bohemian fashion trend lies in its laissez-faire and care-free attitude. It conjures images of Doechii walking barefoot through the streets of the 16th arrondissement or Florence & The Machine’s whimsical performance style with her wild tresses and layers of lace. This calming and ethereal essence innate to the style is certainly why so many designers have mined it, with brands like Zimmermann, Isabel Marant and Doên making this laid-back sensibility a cornerstone of their brand identities.

However, in 2026, the bohemian fashion trend is evolving. Buying into it can be as simple as throwing on a frilly dress, digitally detoxing and escaping to Ibiza. However, those more attuned to movements of the sartorial zeitgeist are cognisant of the different ways it’s being expressed. Now, boho chic is being swept up in the sort of well-heeled sophistication that’s commanding both the runways and street style set.

The ‘60s are still a core point of reference, but rather than it being rooted in the dress sense of Woodstock attendees or Haight-Ashbury locals, it’s taking inspiration from the gamine wardrobes of Beatniks like Jean Seberg and ladies who lunch like Lee Radizwell. It’s still counterculture, but with a bit more class.