The botanical is a naturally ephemeral form, and yet, flowers have quietly planted themselves as one of the most enduring motifs in fashion.
It goes without saying that the most memorable example of this is Monsieur Dior’s long-time obsession with blooms. A childhood spent in the warm embrace of a garden in his Normandy home sparked a lifelong interest for the French couturier, with the designer eventually tapping into floral motifs as a cornerstone of his collections.
Then, there was the vibrant anthurium at Loewe. The Spanish maison (then under the charge of Jonathan Anderson) featured the flower heavily in the brand’s spring/summer 2023 runway. The collection, which focused on the eroticism and grandeur of design in flowers, took the world by storm and still remains one of the brand’s most distinctive collections in modern history. The natural beauty seems to consume Anderson’s mind still—his debut couture show for Dior subsumed in flora and fauna of every manner.
Coco Chanel could not tear herself away from the allure of flowers. The camellia, known to be the French designer’s favourite flower, is now without a doubt, one of the most iconic motifs known to the house of Chanel. Now, with Matthieu Blazy at the helm, the botanical is still used and reworked—with a modern take, of course.
Now in 2026, it seems that florals are back in a big way. The blooms are taking shape in all forms, from runway collections for the spring/summer 2026 season to the everyday style of celebrities around the world. Ahead, discover how to style the motif your way—whether that’s channelling runway glamour or everyday chic.
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Sheer as day: Valentino spring/summer 2026
Florals and sheer fabrics go hand-in-hand—just ask Alessandro Michele at Valentino. For the brand’s spring/summer 2026 collection, Michele sent models down the runway in delicate, form-revealing sheers as an accompaniment to intricate metallic beadwork mimicking spring bouquets. A big fan of this floral style is Rosé, who wore an embroidered cloud-tinted dress from Altuzarra for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, completing the softly romantic look with puff sleeves and sheer tights.
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Sheer as day: Rosé
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Sheer as day: Simone Rocha
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Sheer as day: Acne Studios spring/summer 2026
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Valentino short dress with fleur a jours flower mix, $8,400
Available at Valentino.
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Micro blooms: Dior spring/summer 2026
Recall the playful spirit of micro-floral baby tees and cottage core pieces of yesteryear. That same energy finds itself printed on babydoll dresses and soft blouses of the spring/summer 2026 season. Miu Miu, in particular, presented a variation on quilted fabric for that retro finish. These youthful renditions have been loved by a host of celebrities, including Minnie from K-pop girl group I-dle and Thailand’s Baipor Thitiya.
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Micro blooms: Minnie of I-dle
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Micro blooms: Valentino spring/summer 2026
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Micro blooms: Baipor Thitiya
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In full bloom: Chanel spring/summer 2026
Big and bold, the return of florals is one trend that can’t be skipped this season. Embellished blossoms sprung to life on the Chanel runway, where Blazy showcased blooming hems alongside millinery pieces in matching colourways. Elsewhere, at the Balenciaga show, Pierpaolo Piccioli zhuzhed up the textures, thanks to loose-ended wool that echoed the natural volume of flowers in the spring.
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In full bloom: Balenciaga spring/summer 2026
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In full bloom: Ally Nitibhon
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In full bloom: McQueen spring/summer 2026
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Balenciaga flowers cocoon bomber in khaki, $30,000
Available at Balenciaga.
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Simone Rocha pressed rosette tilted neck peplum top, $1,322
Available at Simone Rocha.
