Color Could Not Be More Back—This Is How to Wear the Next Big Trend In Fashion

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Minimalism has been a dominant force in the era of quiet luxury and the style that followed after the aesthetic peaked in 2023. Fashion shifted into pared-back pieces. Color faded away, replaced by neutral shades such as black, white, camel, cream, and charcoal. While these foundational neutrals will always be the backbone of a wardrobe, the complete takeover of neutrals is set to change in 2026, and color could not be more back.

On the spring/summer 2026 runways, color was back in full swing in a high-impact way that was impossible to ignore. Specifically, we saw a clashing color trend emerge as designers paired unlikely shades together. On one level, the color pairings don’t make sense together and intentionally clash, but they also work together in unexpected and fresh ways that will have the fashion set rethinking how to incorporate color into their looks this year. Ahead, more on the clashing color trend that is set to take over.

Cherry Red + Cobalt + Purple

Car Cotton T-Shirt

Flore Flore Car Cotton T-Shirt

Kick Stretch-Cotton Knit Cropped Pants

High Sport Kick Stretch-Cotton Knit Cropped Pants

Stretch-Wool Jacket

MARIA MCMANUS Stretch-Wool Jacket

Mustard Yellow + Royal Purple + Bubblegum Pink

Clashing colors on the spring/summer 2026 runway

Supima® Cotton T-Shirt

ZARA Supima® Cotton T-Shirt

Kin Silk Skirt | Turmeric - Turmeric / Xs

Staud Kin Silk Skirt

Tomato Red + Cerulean + Buttercream

Clashing colors on the spring/summer 2026 runway

cos, Turtleneck Top

cos Turtleneck Top

Sporty & Rich, Bold Health Nylon Windbreaker

Sporty & Rich Bold Health Nylon Windbreaker

Polo Ralph Lauren, The Iconic Classic Fit Mesh Polo Shirt

Polo Ralph Lauren The Iconic Classic Fit Mesh Polo Shirt

Tomato Red + Lavender + Cream

Clashing colors on the spring/summer 2026 runway

Henry Long Cardigan

Ashlyn Henry Long Cardigan

Dannie Pencil Skirt

Christopher Esber Dannie Pencil Skirt

Collegiate Red + Amethyst

Clashing colors on the spring/summer 2026 runway

Wool Knit Polo Shirt

Miu Miu Wool Knit Polo Shirt

Adizero Running Split Shorts

Adidas Adizero Running Split Shorts

Powder Pink + Grey + Kelly Green

Clashing colors on the spring/summer 2026 runway

Maude Cashmere Cardigan

Reformation Maude Cashmere Cardigan

Suiting Pencil Skirt

Enza Costa Suiting Pencil Skirt

Women's Small Pinacoteca in Jungle/fondant

Bottega Veneta Small Pinacoteca Bag