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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
Flore Flore Car Cotton T-Shirt
High Sport Kick Stretch-Cotton Knit Cropped Pants
MARIA MCMANUS Stretch-Wool Jacket
Mustard Yellow + Royal Purple + Bubblegum Pink
ZARA Supima® Cotton T-Shirt
Staud Kin Silk Skirt
Tomato Red + Cerulean + Buttercream
cos Turtleneck Top
Sporty & Rich Bold Health Nylon Windbreaker
Polo Ralph Lauren The Iconic Classic Fit Mesh Polo Shirt
Tomato Red + Lavender + Cream
Ashlyn Henry Long Cardigan
Christopher Esber Dannie Pencil Skirt
Collegiate Red + Amethyst
Miu Miu Wool Knit Polo Shirt
Adidas Adizero Running Split Shorts
Powder Pink + Grey + Kelly Green
Reformation Maude Cashmere Cardigan
Enza Costa Suiting Pencil Skirt
Bottega Veneta Small Pinacoteca Bag