Latest Fashion News
AI and automation poised to reshape fashionâs global workforce in 2026
The BoFâMcKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report warns that **AI will transform many existing roles and create new ones across design, merchandising, and operations**. Brands are urged to invest in reskilling, redefine creative and technical job descriptions, and integrate AI tools into core workflows to stay competitive.
Ten technology themes set to define fashion and beauty in 2026
Industry publication The Interline identifies **ten key tech themes** for 2026, including automation of backâoffice work, deeper AI integration, and more flexible digital platforms. It also highlights geopolitical risk driving supplyâchain diversification and continued blurring between fashion and beauty categories as brands seek growth.
Global fashion in 2026 driven by carbon accountability and digital traceability
Fibre2Fashion reports that **carbon accountability, digital product traceability and regionalised sourcing** are now central to global fashion strategies. AI, automation and clean energy are reshaping textile production, while bioâbased and regenerative fibres move toward the mainstream amid consumer demands for verifiable impact and durability.
Global Fashion Agenda launches Circular Fashion Partnership in TĂŒrkiye
Global Fashion Agenda announced the **Circular Fashion Partnership: TĂŒrkiye**, a new initiative to scale textileâtoâtextile recycling and circular systems in a key sourcing hub. The programme aims to link brands, manufacturers and recyclers to keep postâindustrial waste in circulation and inform better Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks.
Policy debate intensifies over gaps in current fashion EPR frameworks
Alongside the TĂŒrkiye launch, Global Fashion Agenda outlines **what is missing from many current Extended Producer Responsibility schemes**, including incentives for true circularity and harmonised standards. The group argues that without clearer designâforârecycling rules and better data, EPR risks becoming a compliance exercise rather than a climate tool.
Street style in New York hints at early 2026 global fashion trends
A new streetâstyle video from New York documents **emerging 2026 looks** in SoHo and Bushwick, including branded streetwear, statement outerwear and designer accessories. The episode captures how Gen Z and millennial consumers are mixing luxury labels like Marni and Kith with accessible brands such as Telfar, foreshadowing fashionâmonth aesthetics.
Fashion month kicks off with Pitti Uomo and menswear shows in Milan and Paris
A Substack fashion newsletter notes that **Pitti Uomo in Florence will open the season, followed by menâs shows in Milan and Paris later in January**. These events will set the tone for menswear trends, tailoring directions and brand strategies that will ripple through global retail for the rest of 2026.
Stylists forecast bold, thoughtful trends to try in 2026
Metro.Style reports that top stylists see **2026 fashion as bold yet considered**, balancing creative silhouettes with more mindful consumption. They highlight runwayâtoârealâlife trends and advise consumers on how to adapt directional pieces while staying practical and sustainable.
Office dressing evolves with âliteraryâchicâ and runwayâinspired winter 2026 trends
Who What Wear identifies **nine winter 2026 officeâready trends**, led by a âliteraryâchicâ aesthetic built around functional staples like cardigans and tailored separates. The guide connects Spring/Summer 2026 runway ideas to realâworld workwear, underscoring a shift toward polished yet comfortable professional style.
Consumerâfacing trend media spotlights bold January 2026 looks
Lifestyle coverage on AOL highlights **âboldâ January 2026 fashion trends**, including dramatic accessories such as opera gloves and statement puffers that refresh personal style for the new year. These earlyâseason pieces reflect a broader appetite for expressive, highâimpact fashion that can transition across occasions.