Chevron has returned to high fashion reworked in tactile bouclé, wool and alpaca. In India, the motif is finding equally deliberate expression, through gota patti and mirror-work, while leheriya, ikat and bandhani techniques carry it into everyday wardrobes.

Tomato red has moved from runway standout to genuine wardrobe staple, backed unanimously across 2026 collections at Carolina Herrera, Loewe and Celine for its warmer, more wearable cast. High street players like M&S, Zara, H&M and Massimo Dutti have built it into dresses, shorts and jackets, betting on its versatility across price points and pairings. For India, the shade needs no introduction already embedded via Nalli, TheRealB, Tahiliani and Lulla giving it more staying power here than a typical seasonal trend.

On the runway, this shift is articulated through contrasting interpretations; visible at Chloé, under Chemena Kamali’s helm, romance is experienced as softened and fluid via Chantilly lace rendered in weightless layers, cascading ruffles introducing movement without excess, and silhouettes that skim rather than sculpt the body.

Unlike body-conscious styles that dominated previous seasons, it offers movement and ease while maintaining a polished appearance.