Spring '26: Athletic Jackets
Spring 2026’s outerwear playbook favors athletic jackets — think windbreakers, track jackets and sporty bombers — not barn coats or leather bombers; editors say this is the season’s must‑have silhouette. The trend reflects athleisure’s continued crossover into streetwear and is steering retail assortments for spring Whowhatwear.
Prada’s canary‑yellow nylon track jacket was singled out on the spring runways as a standout sporty piece, signaling designers’ appetite for technical shells. (marieclaire.com) Saint Laurent’s S/S 2026 shows leaned into slick, clubby sportswear alongside traditional tailoring, according to runway reviews. (hypebeast.com) Fast‑fashion assortments are already reflecting that runway shift: Zara, H&M and Mango are listing nylon track jackets and windbreakers in their spring drops, per Who What Wear’s market roundup. (whowhatwear.com) Trend forecasters WGSN’s S/S 25/26 data analysis and Style Arcade’s SS26 runway roundup both flagged technical outerwear and elevated athleisure as high‑momentum categories for the season. (wgsn.com) Marketplace and editorial roundups show the price spread running from luxury runway pieces by Prada and Saint Laurent to mass‑market options — Bershka’s technical hooded jacket at about £32.99 and ASOS track styles around £55 were listed in recent shopping guides. (hypebeast.com) Retail buyers’ guides and boutique trend reports are advising merchants to prioritize lightweight nylon shells, track silhouettes and sporty bombers for spring assortments, with seasonal color cues that include dusty pastels and cerulean accents. (theboutiquehub.com)
