Styling Ideas – Bring Joy Back to Fashion

Fashion is going through an identity crisis. Designers, terrified of missing sales targets, are playing it too safe. Which is why recent seasons feel like déjà vu: the same silhouettes, the same muted palettes, the same oversized shoulders and plain T-shirts. If you’re thinking how boring, you’re not alone. But don’t worry, here come some Styling Ideas to rescue your wardrobe and bring back the joy of fashion.

We’re in the middle of what should be the fashion week of the century: Spring/Summer 2026 collections led by freshly appointed creative directors. Jonathan Anderson for Dior, Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Demna at Gucci, big names, new jobs, sky-high expectations. Yet, much of what we see are styles “inspired by the archives,” meaning endless reruns of ’80s and ’90s looks we’ve been watching for years.

So, who’s to blame? The archives? The obsession with quiet luxury that shrank the world into fifty shades of beige? Or maybe our wallets, which are thinner than the models walking the catwalks? Probably all of the above. Luckily, there’s a silver lining: stylists are saving fashion. And you can too, with a few clever tweaks.

Let’s dive into some of the best Styling Ideas straight from Celine, The Row, and Prada.

Joyful Celine by Michael Rider

Celine surprised us this season by embracing colour and playful styling tricks.

Celine SS26

• Collar Out, Sleeves Over: Pull the shirt collar outside your jumper and roll the sleeves over your jacket. Perfectly imperfect, this undone look screams anti-algorithm fashion, a rebellion against the copy-paste feeds of social media.

Celine SS26

• The Lord of the Rings Moment: Forget one ring to rule them all. Celine says ten rings across four fingers. Even jeans and a blazer look rebellious.

Celine SS26

• Cape Cardigan: Button up a cardigan, toss it over your shoulders like a cape, and layer a necklace half-under, half-over. This runway idea is 100% wearable in real life, if you’ve got the attitude.

Celine SS26

• Charm Chaos: Hang charms asymmetrically on a chain. The disruption makes room for even more bling. When in doubt: more is more.

The Row and the Art of Layering

Twenty years after founding The Row with the promise of the “perfect T-shirt,” the Olsen twins are still delivering—only at an extra level of luxury (and an extra price tag). But their Styling Ideas are worth borrowing:

The Row

• Double Shorts: Layer two pairs of Bermuda shorts in contrasting shades. Instantly chic, effortlessly nonchalant.
• Pullover Tricks: Throw a pullover over your shoulders or tie it around your waist. It’s the kind of styling move that feels modern again.

No One Plays with Colour Like Prada

Prada’s secret weapon? Colour clashes that shouldn’t work but somehow do. A black skirt and beige blouse suddenly feel alive when you add a canary-yellow piece. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons suggest fearless combinations:

Prada SS26

• Red with lilac
• Green with pink
• Burgundy with baby blue
• Army green with flag green

The message? Stop mourning in beige and grey. Use colour-blocking to rescue your wardrobe from boredom.

Final Note: Styling Is the Fun Part

The beauty of these Styling Ideas is that you don’t have to wait until summer. Try them now, even with your winter pieces. Because if fashion has forgotten how to have fun, it’s up to us to remind it.

Images courtesy @Prada, @TheRow, @Celine and @Auralee