What Are Retailers Predicting to Sell Out First This Spring?
Celebrities are all in on cobalt blue; street style is transfixed by leopard print and faux fur; and sneakerinas aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. From where we’re standing, it’s shaping up to be a personality-driven spring, with clothes and accessories that leave room for creativity without getting in the way of wearability. But that’s just our side of the story. The rest of the picture is filled in by retailers: What pieces are the industry’s top fashion buyers and directors earmarking as bestsellers for the season? And who are the names leading the conversation?
Retailers’ Top Spring Predictions:
The Funnel-Neck Leather Jacket
Róhe reinvented jacket
The Skirt-Pant Hybrid
Acne Studios Intessa skirt and pants set
The Sharp Shoe
Toteme pointed toe wedge pumps
“Spring 2026 feels like a genuine reset,” Rickie De Sole, VP, fashion director at Nordstrom tells Vogue. “You can sense the creative energy as houses reintroduce themselves through new designers while reworking their heritage with fresh confidence. What excites me most is that this season isn’t about rigid trends—it’s about personal style, and the conviction to wear pieces entirely your way.”
Linda Fargo, SVP, fashion office & store presentation at Bergdorf Goodman confidently echoes this sentiment: “This will always be remembered as an unforgettable season! History happened with an unprecedented number of fashion revolutions and evolutions.” Summed up in a few words, spring is defined by “color, movement, drama, and craft!”
With the mood established—ebullient and optimistic—and the spring collections trickling into stores, what has us rapt is what will go first. Prada’s frothy skirts? Celine’s silk scarves? The Row’s Peggy clutch? We’ve hedged our bets, now let’s hear it from the retailers, below.
Nordstrom
An energized color story drives the narrative at Nordstrom this spring, “with bold, optimistic pops coming through that feel perfectly timed for warmer months and a lighter mood,” De Sole shares. “From a shopping perspective, accessories lead the conversation—kitten heels, oversized totes, handheld clutches, and designs that marry ease with impact are what people will be reaching for first.” A trio of investments stand out: Elegant yet wearable pumps from the likes of Prada and Saint Laurent, It bags revisited from the archives, and luxe leather jackets (collarless and with funnel necks) that slip easily into any transitional wardrobe.
Prada
Dakota slingback pumps
“From retro pumps to kitten heels, shoes this season are designed to balance wearability with style.”
Saint Laurent
Carla kitten heel pumps
Chloé
Plongé parka
Róhe
reinvented jacket
Net-a-Porter
Both new names and established ones rise to the top of Net-a-Porter’s chief of buying and merchandising Brigitte Chartrand’s spring list. Keep a close eye on Christen—the eponymous footwear label founded by designer Nina Christen, who cut her teeth at The Row, Loewe, and Bottega before venturing out on her own—and Arma, the buzzy Amsterdam-based outerwear brand with a devoted insider following. The label’s statement shearlings and leopard-print coats made the rounds during New York Fashion Week; Chartrand highlights the reversible Isabelle as a must-have.
Arma
Isabella reversible jacket
“Whether it’s on its own with leggings and my shearling Christen slippers, or layered under outerwear, this jacket has truly been a winter savior for me. With shearling one side, and lambskin on reverse, this piece is so versatile.”
Khaite
Karo barrel-leg jeans
“I can never have enough denim in my wardrobe, it’s my go-to. This barrel jean from Khaite is the perfect trans-seasonal piece, a staple that I can wear before their runway cuff skirt drops for summer.”
The Row
Peggy clutch
“I do not consider myself a major handbag person, but I couldn’t resist buying this clutch in black last year. It quickly became a staple in my wardrobe and I find myself reaching for it daily, especially throughout fashion month. I now have my eyes on the chestnut color!”
Khaite
Talita triangle bra
“This bralette is perfect for the spring/summer season. It feels super-feminine.”
Christen
Santiago knee boots
“I have a true obsession for flat thigh-high boots, and these Christen boots are my absolute favorite.”
Acne Studios
Intessa skirt and pants set
“I’m always drawn to a cool, interesting flower print and this Acne Studios skirt feels especially fresh and playful for spring. It offers a unique take on the seasonal floral trend, but feels modern and wearable.”
Shopbop
Classic-with-a-twist print and color are what Caroline Maguire, senior fashion director of Shopbop, has bookmarked for spring—she emphasizes polka dots, stripes, and a bouquet of pink and peachy hues as key moments. On the neutrals front, fall’s rich chocolate browns make way for utility-inspired khaki.
Ancient Greek Sandals
jelly flip flops
“Vacation-inspired silhouettes will be everywhere: Think bermuda shorts, tank dresses, jelly shoes and accessories, and lots of play with tropical prints and colors. I love the casual vibe this trend brings and how versatile it can be.”
Aligne
Henny knit sweater
“Pink and peach hues are the perfect color combination—its the next iteration of pastels, but more saturated. I absolutely adore it. Whether you’re combining the colors or wearing them separately, they’re must-haves in your spring wardrobe.”
Ganni
Bou mini printed bag
“The polka-dot is a classic print that never gets old. It’s super-versatile and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. It’s also a really easy pattern to turn to if you’re looking for a way to incorporate more color or print into your wardrobe.”
Line & Dot
Hemlock gathered trench jacket
“Spring 2026 is turning up the volume. From balloon pants and voluminous skirts to funnel necks and peplum waists, we’re playing with proportions in a big way this season.”
The Elder Statesman
Dume stripe rugby shirt
“Whether it’s bold cabana stripes or a classic tailored stripe, you can’t go wrong with this easy-to-wear pattern. I personally love to throw on a striped polo or tee with some denim for an easy everyday look, or a go for a poplin button up when I want something a bit more elevated.”
Isabel Marant Étoile
Ceryne trousers
“I’ll take anything and everything khaki. Khaki pants, a khaki dress and a khaki skirt, you name it, and I’ll wear it! It’s such an easy neutral to tie back to your entire wardrobe.”
Bergdorf Goodman
Personality shines at Bergdorf, where colors get lighter and brighter, and silhouettes bigger and bolder. “This is a season about taking up space with dramatic proportions, particularly in everyday dressing,” Fargo says, calling out a pair of belted Sacai pants and a feather-trimmed paisley blouse from Valentino that do just that. A pale yellow handbag from Khaite feels fresh as we emerge from winter; the same can be said for a pair of white pointy toe pumps from Toteme, which bring “bring a polished sharpness to the must-have wedge.” Accessories rich in heritage and craft, as one expects from Bottega (now helmed by Louise Trotter) offer reliable investments that amortize quickly.
Khaite
Simona shoulder bag
“Delicious butter hues feel light, fresh and irresistible right now.”
Toteme
Sharp wedge pumps
“The pointy toe and crisp palette bring a polished sharpness to the must-have wedge.”
Sacai
belted barrel-leg pants
“This is a season about taking up space with dramatic proportions, particularly in everyday dressing.”
Loewe
draped asymmetric dress
“Jack and Lazaro brought new energy to the house, evident in this sensual draped dress.”
Valentino Garavani
flare-sleeve top
“With light-as-air plumes, this top is pure whimsy in motion.”
Prada
short-sleeve T-shirt
“A fun, feel-good essential that defines spring’s vibrant, sporty mood.”
Bottega Veneta
Veneta maxi hobo bag
“Small, elegant and immensely easy to wear, this is an investment bag you’ll carry forever.”
FWRD
In a season that encourages experimentation, the secret to curating a hardworking yet on-trend wardrobe is all in the mix. It’s something April Koza, VP of FWRD, is keenly aware of—and her predictions list reflects this mindful approach, bookended by a convertible clutch from The Row to bridge day and night dressing and a color-block track jacket from Saint Laurent for off-duty polish. “There’s a return to simplicity, but with depth—sporty elements softened by luxury, neutral tones reimagined, and silhouettes that feel effortless yet considered. These are clothes designed for real life, worn on repeat,” Koza says.
The Row
Peggy clutch
“Poised to define spring, The Row Peggy bag is understated but impactful—an undeniably chic everyday bag that feels timeless rather than trend-driven.”
Saint Laurent
track jacket
“The new everyday jacket— sporty enough to feel modern, polished enough to feel luxury. It’s versatile, easy, and exactly what customers are gravitating toward for spring.”
Dries Van Noten
Dolla dress
“The ideal vacation dress. The print feels wearable, making it the kind of piece you pack for a warm-weather trip and style endlessly— flat sandals by day, elevated accessories after dark.”
Toteme
pleat trousers
“Our definition of modern everyday dressing. A relaxed trouser that feels timeless— especially styled with a white tee and leather sandals for a classic ’90s-inspired look.”
Khaite
Mila sandals
“Bordeaux tones continue to replace traditional neutrals for spring. Refined, wearable, and intentionally understated, it’s a true long-game shoe.”
Róhe
reinvented jacket
“A lightweight bomber with a funnel neck is one of the chicest investments for spring. Cool, modern, and endlessly wearable, it’s the kind of piece that delivers far more than expected.”
Moda Operandi
Spring is all about impact—and fresh updates to familiar silhouettes—at Moda Operandi. Expect feathers, madras plaid (“less country-club uniform, more considered statement,” says president April Hennig), and soft balloon pants that create shape without imposing it. You’ll always find a great clutch at Moda, and Hennig’s favorite this season is a tassel-trimmed wooden style, exclusive to the retailer by Marlies Grace. Don’t miss the evening wear offerings from Colleen Allen, the emerging New York designer that has every fashion person enthralled.
Birrot
Soonji funnel-neck windbreaker
“Jackets are getting a fresh update this season, courtesy of the funnel neck. Whether cut in relaxed parka shapes or sharper twills and leathers, the detail adds polish and structure to everyday outerwear without compromising ease.”
Brandon Maxwell
The Mercer pencil skirt
“The return of madras plaid comes with a modern sensibility: less country-club uniform, more considered statement. Brandon Maxwell’s wool pencil skirt transforms the nostalgic plaid into something crisp, architectural, and decidedly not your mother’s weekend staple.”
Colleen Allen
ruched bralette dress
“Seen on runways from New York to Paris, lingerie references are shaping the season’s approach to daywear, with underpinnings reimagined as ready-to-wear. A favorite is the Colleen Allen ruched bralette dress: a cool-girl take on elegance that feels effortless yet sensual."
Marlies Grace
The Marlies clutch
“Clutches are everywhere this season. The question is no longer whether you should carry one, but whether it fits your iPhone, a lipstick, and a credit card—with style to spare. Apple Pay, of course, counts as a workaround if you need that extra quarter inch of space.”
Ulla Johnson
Divina feathered top
“Feathers are back, and they mean business. One feather-trimmed top (like Ulla Johnson’s Divina) is all it takes to elevate an otherwise simple look into party territory.”
Posse
Pearl balloon pants
“Balloon pants are one of the standout silhouettes for spring, seen across runways from Brandon Maxwell to Balmain. Moda’s Posse exclusive Louis Balloon Pant leans into the trend’s breezier, bohemian side, offering soft volume that works just as well with a knit now as it does over a swimsuit come summer.”
Khaite
Mila sandals
“Snakeskin has emerged as the season’s new neutral: versatile enough to replace your go-to black shoe, but with just enough attitude to feel modern. A sleek pair like the Mila sandal from Khaite goes with everything from tailoring to denim, instantly elevating even the simplest outfit.”
Saks Fifth Avenue & Neiman Marcus
Prada’s taffeta bubble skirt (straight from the runway) and Miu Miu’s satin sneakerinas drive the narrative at Saks, says Chloe King, director, fashion & lifestyle at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, where “emotional novelty” delights the fashion-forward shopper who has it all. This whimsy is contrasted at Neiman Marcus, where understated sophistication, in the form of a louche Tom Ford polo and sleek Khaite python pumps, reigns supreme.
Prada
technical taffeta skirt
“The most energetic colors this spring were reminiscent of a pack of juicy fruit. Customers will delight in the vibrancy, particularly colorblocking this Prada chartreuse mini skirt for a high-impact seasonal look.”
Miu Miu
Plume satin sneakers
“Miu Miu continues to dominate the It-sneaker space. These satin Plume sneakers, marry the whimsy of a ballerina with the pragmatic edge of a sneaker.”
Staud
Tommy beaded shoulder bag
“For the woman who has it all, it’s all about ‘emotional novelty’. This cheeky beaded caviar bag from Staud is the ultimate, chic conversation starter.”
Tom Ford
seamless ultrasoft polo sweater
“Aristo-prep was a major theme across the spring ’26 runways, and a knit polo is the perfect way to try the trend. This Tom Ford piece embodies Haider Ackermann’s subtle sensuality with its lean V-neck and easy slouch.”
Khaite
Bella pumps
“Python was everywhere on the spring 2026 runways, especially within the accessories category. This sleek Khaite slingback is a sophisticated way to elevate everyday dressing.”
Diotima
ruffle halter top
“As temperatures thaw and social calendars fill up, the elegant embellishment on this Diotima halter offers effortless evening glamour.”
Elysewalker
“Spring is defined by a fresh take on polish—where prep is softened, color feels intentional, and luxury staples are subtly but meaningfully updated,” Courtney Grant, SVP of buying Elysewalker shares. “The result is a season that values ease and longevity, offering pieces that feel modern without excess and elevated without formality—designed to slip seamlessly into an already well-loved wardrobe.” She places emphasis on pastel hues, modern tailoring codes, and directional print that’s commanding but not single-wear.
Amiya
Nevia V-neck sweater
“Amiya’s pastel cashmere captures one of the season’s most wearable shifts: soft color used as a point of view rather than a statement. The Nevia V-neck’s slightly cropped, preppy silhouette keeps it feeling modern—easy with tailored trousers now and equally right with denim or a slip skirt come spring.”
Saint Laurent
large Sac de Jour bag
“Saint Laurent’s iconic Sac de Jour, completely reimagined. Stripped of hardware, it feels quieter, sharper, and more modern— proof that true luxury right now is about restraint and impeccable proportion rather than overt branding.”
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