MADRID FASHION WEEK A/W 2026/7: THE KEY TRENDS

by Cecile Paul · Published April 9, 2026 · Updated April 9, 2026

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Mercedes Benz Madrid Fashion Week just wrapped up its 83^rd edition, and it was a masterclass in quintessential Spanish style and elegance, taking place across the city in various breath-taking locations.

Stalwart Spanish heavyweights Custo Barcelona, Isabel Sanchiz, Ernesto Naranjo, Pedro del Hierro, Hannibal Laguna, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and Johanna Ortiz set runways ablaze with their bold offerings; in excess of 35 designers, including a few emerging talents, showed for Fall/Winter 2026/7.

There were trends aplenty. First and foremost there was a seasonal, mad infatuation with romantic blossoms – floral designs appeared as patterns on printed, woven (the floral jacquards stood out) and knitted surfaces. 3-D ‘realistic’ flowers, as well as stylised blooms embellished garments across many collections, to burgeoning effect. Flower hairpieces made an appearance in many different guises – some realistic, others abstract and stylised, all tactile pieces of art, really. It truly was the season of the flower, and the latter was blooming, well, marvellously across most collections!

Autumn looked decidedly regal in sumptuous velvet, silk, satin, tweed and wool, showcasing the deepest, darkest of shades of burgundy, purple and dark chocolate. As a contrast to all these Fall shades, various sorbet and pastel hues also staked their claim for Fall. It seems, whatever your preference, there was a shade that’s perfect for you, provided you’re not into primary colours (not many of those were to be seen) for Fall 2026/7. Dark and moody or light and airy – it was a tug of war, with too many delicious choices.

Silhouettes meant business! Tailoring told a story of boldness, fabric was voluminous and luxe, and silhouettes were unashamedly avant-garde and hourglass-shaped with big shoulders, narrow waists and exaggerated hips. All in all, there was a fine balance between the traditional and the innovative.

Layering, as ever, was shown as a practical and interesting look for Fall.

Textures begged to be stroked – faux fur, embossing, embroidery, fringing and many other surface decorations were to be admired on the runways. Plenty frivolity was on offer too: frills, tiers and peplums were flaunted across many collections.

Accessories were unapologetically bold and innovative – from earpieces to scarves, brooches to bags, more was definitely more.

So, grab your chunky scarf and boldest lipstick, sit back and enjoy our journey across the collections, with the focus squarely on trends. Want to know what’s likely to make in into your wardrobe for Fall 2026/7?

Here’s the masterclass with a heavy dose of Spanish flair.

THE TRENDS

1. FALL IS BLOOMING MARVELLOUS!

Flowers took centre stage. Florals appeared on the surfaces of fabrics: printed, woven, knitted and embroidered. They showed up in hair pieces, hat embellishments, earrings, 3-D accessories decorating skirts, blouses, jackets and coats, and sometimes as physical bouquets carried on-stage to underscore the overriding floral message for Fall.

Flowers – generally associated with Spring collections – showed how iconography can be reversed successfully, and that the cheery flower can look equally at home on a chunky jacquard winters coat as it does on a strappy summer dress.

Collections that were blooming marvellously included Johanna Ortiz’, Hannibal Lacuna’s, Juan Vidal’s and Ynesuelves’. Perhaps crucially, flowers set the tone for a romantic and joyful Fall 2026/7, and for that we are delighted!

At Isabel Sanchez

At Pedro del Hierro

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At Johanna Ortiz

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At Johanna Ortiz

At Yolancris

At Malne

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At Johanna Ortiz

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At Johanna Ortiz

At Juan Vidal

At Pedro del Hierro

At JC Pajares

At Hannibal Laguna

2. CUE: ACCENT ON ACCESSORIES

More is more! Bigger! Bolder! Brighter! No shrinking violets for Fall 2026/7 allowed! Designers seem to have reached for the excessive 1980s as inspiration for their accessory offerings.

Big hair naturally called for oversized earrings. Glitzy accessories stood out against the backdrop of the moody and intense colour palette that was favoured for Fall 2026/7.

Bows, statement bags, bold scarves, oversized brooches and sunglasses shouted, “Look at me!”

Accessories definitely were in lockstep with the theatrical, luxe theme of the season’s offerings, complementing ensembles no end, but also becoming key players in their own right. Ready for some high drama?

At Juan Vidal

At Isabel Sanchis

At Claro Couture

At Mane Mane

At Mans

At Isabel Sanchis

At Mans

Prada

At Odette Alvarez

3. TEXTURED LUXE

Textures were begging to be touched, not just adored from afar. These incredible surface textures were a second skin in the offerings, enhancing and elevating silhouettes.

From Mantilla and Chantilly lace to silk tulle, fringing, netting, macramé, chainmail, feathers, faux crocodile – even basket weave – were in the mix, to make for an ultra-tactile, 3-dimensional visual experience.

Collections that stood out for their extraordinary surface design included Isabel Sanchis’ with its swishy and organic textures, Pedro del Hierro’s and Ynesuelves’ (we particularly adore the basket weave fascinator at Ynesuelves!)

At Yolancris

At Isabel Sanchi

At Isabel Sanchis

At Ynesuelves

At Pedro del Hierro

At Teresa Helbig

At JC Pajares

At Custo Barcelona

At Odette Alvarez

At Lola Casademunt by Maite

At Simorra

At Claro Couture

At Isabel Sanchis

4. LET’S BE CLEAR AND TRANSPARENT

To be clear, the trend for all things transparent has been with us for a few seasons, and seems to have no plan to disappear anytime soon. (Think the kings of black lace, Dolce & Gabbana, at the recently concluded Milan Fashion Week for reference.)

Floor-sweeping gowns in old-world Mantilla or Chantilly lace, and every other form of (mostly black) filigree lace floated across runways like visions straight from the pages of a fairy tale.

These pieces were delicate and played into the ‘moody’ dark fabric trend of the season. Black lacy tulle (we’ve also seen a fabulous sea-green version at Isabel Sanchis) added to the mysteriousness of the overall looks, often juxtaposed and anchored with a solid piece of tailoring, like a broad-shouldered black blazer.

Lingerie-esque pieces, most notably so at Isabel Sanchis, looked delicate and divine. Custo Barcelona achieved extraordinary looks by combining traditional Mantilla lace in a mid-riff baring blouse with modern, perforated leather trousers, a masterclass in contemporary design! Odette Alvarez added tiers of fringing to her creations as accents to the semi-transparent pieces.

Floating through life has never looked this tempting!

At Isabel Sanchis

At Hannibal Laguna

At Custo Barcelona

At Angel Schlesser

At Fely Campo

At Odette Alvarez

5. DEPTH OF FIELD

Deep, moody shades were one of the key trends at Madrid Fashion Week Fall 2026/7.

Regal deep purple, burnt aubergine, dark chocolate, deepest burgundy – and of course the perennial Winter classic, black, were showcased across many collections, and worked as a brilliant contrast to the delicate counterpoint of sorbet and pastel shades.

These intense, deep shades looked sumptuous, strong and luxurious, and added to the sense of high drama that we’ve seen across collections.

Velvet, satin, silk, embossed jacquard, tweed and wool in their luxurious cuts further underscored the luxe element we’ve come to see across the board.

At Pedro del Hierro

At Isabel Sanchis

At JC Pajares

At Coosy x Miguel Palacio

At Custo Barcelona

At Mans

6. CAPES AND DRAPES, FRILLS AND TWILLS

It was certainly a flouncy affair for Fall.

Many designers embraced dramatic accents like drapes, voluminous pleats and gathers for effect, capes and frills.

The latter was seen on wrists, necklines, as part of tiered skirts and even as accents on men’s trousers, as seen at Mans. Frilly rosettes looked very striking in the collection by Mane Mane.

At Juan Vidal

At Mans

At Claro Couture

At Ernesto Naranjo

At Mane Mane

At Lola Casademunt by Maite

7. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Designers across the board embraced strong, bold silhouettes for Fall.

These striking avant-garde ensembles placed the accent squarely on hips and shoulders.

Oversized bows emphasized hips, as seen at Isabel Sanchis and Pedro del Hierro, whereas shoulders were the feature at Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

Designers like Isabel Sanchis exploited the strong, intense colours of the season to further underscore her bold designs; others like Pedro del Hierro and Maison Mesa used unusual block colour combinations to create drama.

Textures were also used to further emphasise the accents of hips and shoulders – as seen at Isabel Sanchis.