Très Chic! 5 Street Style Trends Taking Off in Paris Right Now
Anyone who knows me will know about my not-so-subtle penchant for French style. There’s just something about it: always elegant, always effortless, there’s a reason Paris has long been regarded as the home of some of the chicest dressing in the world.
So when Paris Fashion Week rolls around and the city fills with some of the most stylish people on the planet, you know I won’t let the moment pass me by. Indulging in a little street style spotting, courtesy of the Parisian fashion set, I combed through the crowds to pinpoint the key trends gaining traction right now.
From the outerwear trend Parisians are actually wearing (hint: it’s not bouclé) to the new shoe silhouette overtaking ballet flats, below are the five street style trends from Paris Fashion Week March 2026 that are already taking off.
1. Red Jackets
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Style Notes: Sorry, beige bouclé—fashion people in Paris are bundling up in red jackets instead. While red bomber and windbreaker styles made the biggest impact on the streets, I also spotted striking trench coats and tailored blazers in the shade throughout the week. Injecting a confident pop of colour into otherwise pared-back outfits, this bold outerwear choice added personality without compromising that enduring Parisian polish
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(Image credit: Launchmetrics/Spotlight)
Shop Red Jackets:
H&M
Gathered Bomber Jacket
Be quick! This won’t stay in stock for long.
The Frankie Shop
Baxter Satin Jacket
The glossy satin finish lends this such an elevated edge.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Double Faced Cotton Jacket
Style with denim for a chic day-to-day look.
2. Archival Icons
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Style Notes: I spotted countless fashion insiders carrying revived it bags, from the iconic Chloé Paddington Bag to the Celine Phantom Bag and Balenciaga Le City Bag. These once-beloved designs, many of which have been reissued in recent years, are clearly finding favour again.
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(Image credit: Who What Wear)
Shop Archival Bags:
Chloé
Small Paddington Bag in Grained Leather
Suddenly, Chloé’s Paddington bag is one of the chicest styles you can own all over again.
Balenciaga
Le City Small Embellished Textured-Leather Tote
The chocolate brown colour trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
CELINE
Luggage in Supple Shiny Lambskin
This also comes in dark brown and tan.
3. Bootcut Jeans
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Style Notes: This season, the city’s most stylish dressers are swapping their straight-leg and baggy jeans for sleek bootcut silhouettes. Subtly flared through the calf, the shape elongates the leg while introducing a slightly bohemian, ‘70s-inspired feel.
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(Image credit: Launchmetrics / Spotlight)
Shop Bootcut Jeans:
Style with pointed-toe boots for a sleek, streamlined look.
Reformation
Blair High Rise Baby Bootcut Jeans
These also come in two other shades.
Mango
Fiona Flared Mid-Rise Jeans
These come in sizes 4—26.
4. Lace-Trim
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Style Notes: Delicate lace trims added a romantic flourish to many of the prettiest looks throughout the week. Spotted peeking out from skirts and slips, the detail brought a soft, feminine finish to outfits. Elegant and intricate, it also taps into the broader romantic aesthetic that continues to gain momentum this season.
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Shop Lace Trim Skirts:
Marks & Spencer
Lace Detail Asymmetric Midi Slip Skirt
Be quick! I can’t see this staying in stock for long.
Rixo
Matilde Satin Midi Skirt
Style with the matching top or pair with a billowy blouse.
Reformation
Carolina Silk Skirt
You can also shop this in a mini length.
5. Square-Toe Heels
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Style Notes: After seasons dominated by ballet flats and Mary Janes, heels are finally returning to the street style scene. But rather than delicate stilettos, the fashion set are stepping out in chunkier, more sculptural square-toe heels. Slightly more directional, and a little less traditionally “pretty”, this modern silhouette feels like a natural evolution, and one I suspect will soon make its way across the Channel, too.
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(Image credit: Who What Wear)
Shop Square-Toe Heels:
H&M
Square-Toe Leather Court Shoes
Every great wardrobe starts with a pair of black heels.
Be quick! I can’t see these staying in stock for long.
The square-toe finish gives these such an elevated edge.
