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Spring/Summer 2026 Bag Trends: Color-Forward Carries Worth Investing In
Ducie Coat, Cos Shirt, Reformation Pants, Chanel Bag, Courreges Pumps, Eterne Socks, LGR Sunglasses, Marissa Klass Necklace
Spring/Summer 2026 brings a shift in handbags, with color and material leading the conversation. After watching butter yellow move through ready-to-wear last year, the shade now shows up in bags — joined by saturated reds, grassy greens, and deep blues, signaling a move toward accessories as the main point of expression. Across the season, a few clear directions stand out.
Color Takes Center Stage
Bright shades emerge as one of the defining handbag stories of Spring/Summer 2026. From butter yellow to saturated reds, blues, and greens, color appears across shoulder bags and clutches in a way that feels widespread rather than isolated. Instead of acting as a finishing touch, these hues lead the design, bringing energy to everyday carries. The volume of bold color across collections points to a broader shift toward expressive accessories, with designers leaning into vibrant palettes that feel fresh, modern, and highly wearable.
Soft Structure
This season introduces a new approach to proportion, with bags appearing larger, softer, and designed for daytime wear. Sculptural leather styles sit alongside gathered pouches and relaxed carries, signaling a move toward bags that balance presence with practicality. The result is intentional but unfussy, carried under the arm, sized for real use, and built to move easily through the day.
Fringe & Embellished Details
Decorative elements step in as a second layer of expression. Fringe adds movement, while embellished finishes introduce shine and texture through beading and surface detail. These styles bring a playful edge, turning everyday bags into standout pieces without sacrificing function.
Taken together, Spring/Summer 2026 points toward handbags defined by color, material, and thoughtful proportion with investment bags that refresh a wardrobe now without feeling tied to a single moment.
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Collected: Vintage Chanel Jackets
Chanel Jacket, Mother Jeans, Chanel Bag & Flats (similar here), Dior Sunglasses
I loved Chanel’s show this season—it felt like a fresh perspective on something so established, while still holding onto everything that makes the house instantly recognizable. There was a lightness to it, a sense of ease in how the pieces were styled and worn, that made it feel current without losing that signature structure.
What always draws me back to Chanel is the archive. The silhouettes, the tweeds, the subtle variations in color and trim—there’s so much history there, but it never feels fixed in one moment. Each piece has the ability to be reinterpreted depending on how you wear it, becoming something you collect, wear, reshape, and eventually pass on.
I’ve found that some of the pieces I reach for most are vintage. There’s something about discovering an older jacket or coat, then tailoring it slightly or styling it in a new way, that makes it feel entirely your own. It becomes less about the era it came from and more about how it fits into your life now.
Looking through these pieces, what stands out is how much variety exists within the same framework. Soft pastels, brighter tones, classic creams, intricate weaves—each one carries that familiar Chanel structure, but with its own personality. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to approach it one way.
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From My Closet to Theirs: Spring Prints and Accessories
La Maregold Dress, For Love & Lemons Headscarf, Marigold Skirt, and Amazon Sunglasses on Goldie
Getting dressed lately has become a bit of a two-step process. I’ll pull something on, and within minutes one of my daughters is right there—“I want one like that.” Then the other follows. Before I know it, we’re all getting dressed off the same idea. Same direction, just smaller, a little brighter, and with their own spin on it. It’s made me realize how much the pieces I’m reaching for right now translate across all of us.
Headscarves, On Repeat
This has been the standout. I’ve been wearing lightweight scarves constantly—crochet, soft cotton, slightly vintage prints—and now they both want their own. Tied under the chin, worn like a headband, or slightly falling off by mid-morning. It works every time.
Easy Dresses with Shape
Loose, airy dresses have been my default—like that green polka dot one with a bit of volume through the sleeve. It’s easy, but still feels like something. They’ve naturally gone for the same idea: simple dresses with smocking, puff sleeves, or a soft A-line shape that moves.
Spring Prints I Keep Reaching For
Polka dots, soft florals, a subtle plaid—these have been in constant rotation. They show up across everything, from dresses to skirts, and always feel right this time of year.
The Extras They Always Go For
– Beaded sandals (colorful, always)
– Little embroidered or drawstring bags
– Fun sunglasses that feel slightly retro
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Dressed for Spring, Set for Hosting
Lela Rose Dress (more sizes here), Lelet Scarf, JB x Margaux The Parker Sandal
Spring hosting is one of my favorite things to plan, especially as everything starts to pick up again. I usually build it around pieces that feel just as right for getting dressed as they do for setting the table.
The dresses here lean into soft florals, airy cottons, and subtle structure—gathered waists, delicate straps, and movement through the skirt—styles that feel suited for hosting, small gatherings, and spring events. Alongside them, the table brings in green and white ceramics, woven placemats, and textured glassware that add depth and warmth.
There’s a mix of pattern throughout—florals layered with stripes, soft color paired with neutrals—carried through both the dresses and the tabletop for spring hosting, event-ready dresses, and seasonal table settings.
Mesh Food Covers
Lightweight and decorative, these mesh food covers keeps dishes protected while maintaining a clean, elevated table setting.
Floral Midi Dress
With a defined waist and airy movement, this floral midi dress is refined enough for hosting, effortless throughout the day.






























