The Modern Dispatch

Fashion Trends

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A luxurious Brioni suit and a Rodarte gown showcased in a high-end boutique, representing the surge in luxury fashion resale.
Trends

Luxury resale listings surge, Brioni up 59x on eBay

In the first quarter of 2026, Brioni listings on eBay exploded by 59 times, while Rodarte's average sales price on the platform surged an astonishing 721 percent, according to The Ethos and WWD .

Theo Ashford·May 16, 2026
Celebrities with dramatically bleached eyebrows and avant-garde outfits posing on the Met Gala red carpet, showcasing a bold new beauty trend.
Trends

Met Gala's bleached brows: A celebrity trend for Summer 2026

At the 2026 Met Gala, A-listers including Kylie Jenner, Emma Chamberlain, and Jennie from Blackpink appeared with starkly bleached eyebrows, a bold, almost alien, shift in celebrity beauty.

Theo Ashford·May 15, 2026
A diverse group of young adults wearing stylish and affordable summer fashion trends, smiling and enjoying a sunny day.
Trends

Discover Affordable Summer Fashion Trends Under $150 This Season

For under $10, shoppers can snag a Trendy Queen baby tee, proving that this summer's 'It Girl' look doesn't require a designer budget.

Jonah Kline·May 14, 2026
Diverse models showcasing 70s-inspired fashion with flared trousers and platform shoes, blending retro and modern sustainable styles.
Trends

Why Shoppers Are Buying 70s Fashion Trends Again in 2026

Sales of flared trousers and platform shoes surged by 150% in Q4 2025.

Theo Ashford·May 10, 2026
Woman wearing a chic, deep burgundy linen dress on a sunny street, embodying the Summer 2026 fashion trend of unexpected warm-weather colors.
Trends

Summer 2026 fashion embraces comfortable, chic linen trends

For Summer 2026, fashion forecasters are predicting a surprising shift: deep burgundy, a color typically associated with crisp autumn evenings, will dominate warm-weather wardrobes.

Theo Ashford·May 10, 2026
Stylish people wearing fashionable Bermuda shorts on a sunny city street, showcasing Summer 2026 fashion trends.
Trends

Bermuda shorts define Summer 2026 fashion trends with new styling tips

For Summer 2026, the knee-length Bermuda short, once a holiday-only item, is now emerging as a reliable wardrobe staple, redefining summer style beyond the beach.

Theo Ashford·May 8, 2026
Models on a futuristic runway in a bioluminescent forest, wearing smart fabrics that blend nature and technology.
Trends

Why Consumers Embrace Smart Fabrics Over Fast Fashion For Summer 2026

For Summer 2026, fashion is ditching rigid rules and luxury dominance, instead embracing smart fabrics that can cool your skin and prints derived from digitally processed moss.

Theo Ashford·May 7, 2026
A minimalist living room showcasing the quiet luxury aesthetic with a palette of cream, beige, and warm wood tones, emphasizing texture and natural light.
Lifestyle

How to Master the Quiet Luxury Aesthetic in Your Style and Home

The 'latte dressing' trend, a layering of browns and creams in fashion, offers a surprising blueprint for creating a simple yet sumptuous home design that whispers elegance.

Adrian Vale·May 7, 2026
Models on a Summer 2026 runway showcasing retro-inspired outfits made with innovative, shimmering high-tech fabrics.
Trends

Why Nostalgic Styles Are Back for Summer 2026

At Bottega Veneta, Louise Trotter's debut collection unveiled a 'flame-coloured' sweater crafted from recycled fibreglass, signaling a new era where tactile innovation meets classic silhouettes, Briti

Adrian Vale·May 5, 2026