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Fashion Trends

8 articles

A diverse group of people on a street, all dressed in similar global fashion, with faint outlines of unique regional styles fading in the background.
Style & Society

Global fashion trends are erasing unique US regional styles

In 2023, the 'coastal grandmother' aesthetic, a TikTok sensation, swept through major US department stores, outselling all combined traditional regional fashion categories—think 'Southwestern chic' or

Charlotte Beaumont·September 9, 2026
Gen Z shoppers exploring a trendy, multi-label boutique in Austin, discovering the latest regional style trends.
Style & Society

Top 3 Gen Z Boutiques Defining Regional Style Trends

In cities like Austin and Portland, multi-label boutiques are seeing a 30% year-over-year increase in Gen Z foot traffic.

Charlotte Beaumont·August 27, 2026
Models wearing African-inspired haute couture walk a New York City runway, symbolizing the growing influence of African designers on global fashion.
Style & Society

African designers' influence on American fashion trends is undeniable in 2026

Last year, a dress by Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize, featuring exquisite hand-woven Aso Oke fabric, sold out within hours at a prominent New York luxury boutique.

Charlotte Beaumont·June 29, 2026
A dynamic collage representing diverse Fall 2026 US fashion trends, from Portland's urban foraging style to Miami's tropical glam, set against a backdrop of iconic American landscapes.
Style & Society

Top 9 Fall 2026 Regional Fashion Trends Across the United States

In Portland, Oregon, the 'Urban Forager' aesthetic—all upcycled natural fibers and utilitarian chic—is set to capture 40% of local fashion purchases by Fall 2026.

Charlotte Beaumont·June 21, 2026
Split image: vibrant fashion runway contrasted with a minimalist beauty counter, representing 2026 summer trends in fashion expression and beauty practicality.
Travel & Towns

2026 Summer Trends: Fashion Expression, Beauty Practicality

Even as spring/summer 2026 fashion collections bloom with deeply personal, celebratory sentiments, many consumers are streamlining their current beauty routines.

Nora Haddad·June 20, 2026
Diverse individuals in a sunlit urban setting demonstrating expressive and functional summer 2026 fashion trends, highlighting personal style and utility.
Hearth & Home

Summer 2026 Trends Highlight Expressive Individuality and Functional Fashion

Forget fruit motifs and some crochet pieces: stylist Kathy Friend is already advising against specific summer 2026 trends.

Ingrid Larson·June 20, 2026
A stylish flat lay of fashion items in muted plum and mocha mousse, including a textured leather tote and tailored shorts, set against a soft, natural background.
Gardens & Gatherings

Fashion Shifts to Muted Hues for June 2026 Color Trends

This June, a $2,350 Alaïa Le Teckel textured-leather tote in plum and $120 Cos tailored longline shorts in mocha mousse signal a shift in fashion.

Brandon Lee·June 7, 2026
Models showcasing a blend of high fashion and sports-inspired clothing in an unexpected, stylish urban setting.
Gardens & Gatherings

June 2026 Fashion Forecast: Sports Iconography Dominates Fashion

This summer, team colors, apparel, and sport-related clothing are appearing in unexpected places, from high-end restaurants to corporate offices.

Nora Haddad·June 7, 2026