If lace feels inescapable right now, that’s because it is. Its romantic, sheer, and nostalgic qualities have made it a favourite among designers over the past few seasons, with many high street brands also showcasing its appeal. Here’s everything you need to know about this trend and how to make lace work in your winter wardrobe, by editor Trudi Brewer.
Spring-summer 2026 runways give us the inspiration we need to covet trends, then fashion brands filter them into ready-to-wear pieces that, for this season, offer romantic dressing with an edge. We can thank Chloé for having a 70s fashion aesthetic in thier DNA, which reflects in thier summer 2026 collection of foaty silhouettes, soft ruffles, and lace details taking centre stage. Hyper sexy, Bella Hadid’s Saint Laurent spring 2026 campaign saw her sporting micro lace-edged shorts, contrasted with an oversized man-style jacket. Alberta Ferretti continues to champion an ethereal edge with sheer black embroidered lace and sequins. Miu Miu showcased vivid crochet to bring out the youthful, joyful vibe that lace adds to an outfit, while Ferragamo showcased lace panelling to give a smart yet sexy peekaboo effect. Off the runway, Aje’s latest collections feel more contemporary – structured, offering statement pieces that prove lace can still feel modern.
How to add lace to your winter wardrobe
Lace adds sheer layers or subtle ruffles and pairs exquisitely with textiles, such as leather, wool, and denim. Lace is also versatile and can feel both feminine and modern when styled with jeans or tailored suits. It layers beautifully under blazers and serves as a nod to the 90s, embodying a trend that is both sexy and slightly undone, adding a touch of lightness to the heavier winter layering.
Here is the best on offer this season for adding a piece of lace to your wardrobe now.
Lace cami
Kookaï Palermo Lace Top, $140. Decjuba Karla Lace Tunic, $90. Anna Quan Faye Guipure Lace Cami, $550. Dissh Mina straw cupro Lace cami, $201.
Lace top
Sea New York Adelina Battenberg Lace Top in Cream, $895 from Muse. AJE. Florence Lace Tee, $229. Zoe Kratzmann glint top in rosewater, $385. CUE European Coated Lace Shirt, $265.
Lace Dress
Atelier by Repertoire Christina wide-leg lace pants, $359. MAISON ESSENTIELE lace pants in optic white, $379 from Wally. AJE. Mystic Lace Pant, $409. Zoe Kratzmann kindred pants in ecru, $395.
Lace Jacket
Zara Blazer, $175 and matching Zara cropped lace trousers, $100. Storm lace bomber jacket in black, $289. Zara Collection lace blazer, $199. AJE. Mystic Lace Blazer, $639.
This winter’s new wardrobe staple.