Utility dressing is the new version of luxury for spring 2026

Practicality at the forefront

The utility style meets our need for clothes that keep pace with our lives. The Spring/Summer 2026 season seems to speak a more elevated chic language and is becoming the trend that has our attention.

Utility dressing made a dynamic appearance on the catwalks of 2026, largely shaping its current aesthetic. The focus is always on practicality, which translates into pockets, technical materials, and loose silhouettes. However, the final look exudes a sense of everyday luxury. This is agreed upon by fashion houses such as Isabel Marant, Burberry, and Balmain, which showed on the Spring/Summer 2026 catwalks that utility is effortlessly luxurious and cool.

ISABEL MARANT SPRING/SUMMER 2026

The story behind the style

Workwear originated in the US in the early 20th century. This was when the aesthetic identity of leading brands such as Levi’s and Carhartt was formed, with clothing and materials designed for the harsh conditions of factories. Durable denim, large pockets, and reinforced seams were the functional details of workers' clothing. Over time, however, these work clothes became part of the modern wardrobe, retaining the same DNA but adapted to current trends.