According to a recent BBC article, there are signs of a significant shift in fashion towards bold, vibrant colours such as reds, yellows, electric blues, and rich greens, away from pandemic-era neutrals.
This change conveys a sign of optimism and fun, with trends seen in bold block colours, colourful accessories and nature-inspired pastels such as peach and lemon.
Colours are returning as a statement of personality, owing in part to the demand for eye-catching content on social media, with muted tones being replaced with cheerful, expressive hues.
This shift can be attributed to post-pandemic mood and a desire to move beyond the gloomy dark and muted tones associated with confinement into pleasure and frivolity.
Social media also influences this trend, with creators using bright, eye-catching colours to draw attention.According to the article, there is a broader cultural movement towards pursuing joy and optimism, which is reflected in fashion’s embrace of bright, expressive palettes.
(This entry is a summary of the BBC article “Style trends to look out for in 2026: Bold colours, tassels and loud luxury” published in December 2025)
