All the fashion lovers know that line. The one that Meryl Streep famously said in “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006). In the film, Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly, made a jab at one of the writers for implying florals are a new spring trend. Recently, and right before “Devil Wears Prada 2” releases, the same idea popped up in Fall 2026 runway shows. VALLEY has collected some of our favorite blooming pieces that the top designers unveiled.
Khaite
Creative director Catherine Holstein showed her collection during NYFW. The color palette was muted with the most vibrant shades being cream, dark yellow and an occasional pop of red. There were lace tops and lace maxi dresses with a floral print. Models wore dark leather jackets and oversized skirts. Four of the looks included a black fabric with bright yellow and red blooms. VALLEY’s favorite was a suit (shown above) complete with a golden chain, black bow tie and heels.
Marni
Meryll Rogge unveiled her latest collection for Marni during Milan Fashion Week. It was a combination of mixed patterns and shapes. There were belts of all shapes and sizes. Models wore leather, cotton and silk. The sequin trend was brought to bigger heights in the form of skirts, dresses and tops. On these pieces, bigger, iridescent circles hung off sheer fabric.
There were two iterations of a see-through, floral pencil skirt: one pink, one gray. Each was styled with either quintessential Gen Z office or going-out clothes. For some vibrancy, an orange print bloomed across a long-sleeve top that was paired with hot pants. Clearly, Marni knows how to combine new prints with current womenswear trends.
Prada
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons showed their latest women’s collection during Milan Fashion Week. There was a good amount of utility wear: raincoats, leather shoes and sheath fabrics. A number of the pieces hung off the body, showing that sex appeal isn’t everything. Each of the looks had a different color palette. For styling purposes, many of the outfits were muted with pops of vibrancy.
Florals appeared on dresses, skirts and socks. In contrast to other houses like Dior, the bloom accents were more subtle. Nevertheless, this collection was natural and earth-toned. Everything seemed a bit thrown together but in a stylish way. This is definitely the way of the new Prada customer.
Dior
Last, but certainly not least, we have Jonathan Anderson at Dior. The skirts bloomed, the accessories bloomed, you can guess what the shoes did. Simply put, VALLEY is in love with the iconic lily pad heels. There wasn’t an excess of floral prints in this show. Yet, spring was found in the shape of the pieces and how they moved.
It seems fall 2026 will be about the planet and the many gifts it offers us. Designers are looking towards fashion as a form of art as well as utility. VALLEY is looking forward to seeing what these designers create in the upcoming season.
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