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Discover What's Happening Now: Top Trends of 2026

Introduction to Top Trends of 2026Discover what's happening now with Top Trends of 2026. Did you know that men are increasingly entering the makeup aisle, and seniors are fueling the rapid rise of pickleball? These are just a couple of the surprising trends that are shaping the future. Here's the crazy thing: the Top 41 Trends of 2026 include everything from gaming becoming Gen Z's hangout to the growth of dairy alternatives.The Top 41 Trends of 2026The research reveals that the top trends of 2026 are diverse and far-reaching. Some of the key trends include men entering the makeup aisle, seniors fueling the rapid rise of pickleball, and gaming becoming Gen Z's hangout. Additionally, dairy alternatives are on the rise, and dumb phones are becoming status symbols. Everything is marketing, and the war on slop is a major trend. The White House soap opera will continue, and it's no longer cool to be cold.Men entering the makeup aisleSeniors fueling the rapid rise of pickleballGaming becomin...

-devotion to the point of sacreligion (a la Judas by Gaga) punctuated by the purchase of Christian Lacroix

-Madonna whore complex chic

-Homoerotic isolation vibes (think male sailors stuck on a ship for months without seeing women)

-Circus themes (hats, sashes, rosettes, canes) and jester activities

-bells, whistles, baubles and tassels

Researching the predicted colour trends in fashion for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 season, I have found the bright and bold colours will be making their usual return for the warmer months, married cleverly with neutral grey and earth tones we would usually see around A/W.

From the sites I have linked, it is clear there will be a surge in popularity for varying shades of green; bright lime and pale creamy sage feature heavily on these trend forecasting pages, along with soft pastels and loud neons stealing the spotlight for S/S 25. No doubt, Nike is well aware of these trending colours and will incorporate them into their products, and I aim to do the same when constructing my own Window Display for Nike.

stone fruits & citrus fruits

lenticular images

dweebazoids and geeks

david cronenberg's The Fly (1986)

freaking it in a sensitive style

paper planes and other folded crafts

little martian men

mending

earth shattering lesbian sex

avril lavigne

playing dress up

looking at stuff

lake monsters

vitamins B12 & D

viscera