Purple dominates autumn 2026’s fashion scene as designers like Balenciaga, Celine, and Valentino embrace the shade in full collections, signaling its rise as the season’s standout hue. With deep cultural ties—from royalty and religious symbolism to pop culture icons—purple’s resurgence on the runway suggests a bold shift in color trends. Stylists recommend pairing it with red for an even more striking effect, though the color’s versatility allows it to shine alone. The move underscores how seasonal palettes can transform a classic shade into a defining statement.


Spotted on Balenciaga, Celine and Valentino catwalks, purple is having a moment. If you really want to stand out, wear it with redThe colour purple has links to royalty, the Catholic church, Prince, Gordon Brown’s ties and Barney the dinosaur and it now has a new association – autumn 2026.It has been deemed fashion’s favourite colour having been spotted on autumn/winter catwalks, with Balenciaga, Celine and Valentino showcasing all-purple designs. Continue reading...