Pinterest is one of the most influential online platforms for those under the age of 30, and it has become the Gen Z go-to visual search engine for creating mood boards for fashion, beauty and interiors.
We are, according to the data, about to enter a year defined by maximalist jewellery, 1980s silhouettes and a fresh take on utilitarian khaki. It is a line-up that sounds chaotic on paper, but it reflects a broader shift in how people want to dress – with more personality and a willingness to lean into nostalgia.
To unpack the trends – and explain how to wear them without looking like you have stepped out of a time capsule – we asked celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson to decode the five biggest looks set to dominate 2026.
1. Brooches and maximalist jewellery
Maximalism is back – not in the chaotic, everything-at-once sense, but in a retro, couture way – and, Ranson says, brooches will be the easiest entry point.
