Back to business: The FW26/27 trends defining the working wardrobe
This fall/winter season loosens the dress code with easy layers, mixed materials, Art Deco accents and subtle animal prints
For the new season, the working wardrobe is built around texture, flexibility and personal expression. Familiar autumn shades such as burgundy and chocolate brown form the foundation, refreshed by touches of red and luminous blue. Leather, faux fur and tactile finishes add depth, while sculptural accessories and graphic details give everyday office dressing a more expressive edge. The result is a wardrobe that moves easily between the morning commute, changing office temperatures, meetings and whatever comes after work.
MULTIPLE CHOICE, ONE WORKDAY
Layering is essential during the transition into the fall/winter season, particularly at the office. A cold commute can quickly give way to a warm meeting room, making adaptable combinations more useful than one heavy outfit.
A fine turtleneck under a blazer, a crisp shirt beneath a crew-neck knit, or a cardigan layered under a trench makes office dressing more adaptable. Soft layers balance sharp tailoring, keeping the look polished without feeling rigid. Each piece can be added, removed or restyled as the temperature and schedule shift.
SOFT MEETS STRUCTURED
Where layering responds to changing temperatures, mixed materials create contrast within the outfit itself. Faux fur, checked wool and smooth leather create depth and make an outfit feel more dynamic.
ART DECO, REFINED
Art Deco influences return across the collections through architectural lines, geometric shapes, rich colours and polished metal details.
In the working wardrobe, the trend comes through most clearly in structured bags. Sculptural silhouettes, graphic forms and expressive colour combinations add polish to knitwear, denim and tailoring. Practical enough for the commute and spacious enough for office essentials, these bags bring structure and character to everyday workwear.
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A TOUCH OF ANIMAL
Animal print can quickly feel too bold in a professional environment. For the new season, its impact lies in smaller, carefully chosen details.
Zebra and leopard appear on shoes, bags, belts and other accessories, creating a graphic contrast with chocolate brown, burgundy, denim and neutral layers. A printed shoe beneath tailored trousers or a subtle patterned detail on an accessory adds personality without dominating the overall look.
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