The 2026 Trends French It Girls Are Already Backing

There are trends, and then there are it girl trends—the kind that are a little more interesting and often possess a longevity that doesn’t happen for all trends that crop up. It girls don’t copy; they’re the heart of these trends, which is what makes them stand out. With the start of the year, I often create a vision board and refresh my outfit inspiration collections, and the first place I always turn is to the French it girls who never fail to sit on the cutting edge of fashion. However, they always approach it in a way that’s, yes, cool, but also accessible.

Franny in a waisted coat and statement rings

We’ve noted the French girl colour trends taking over (some of which feature here) as well as the staples they’ll be wearing, but now it’s time to dissect the very sleek trends we picked up on our radar that will no doubt last from these early months to the end of the year. These range from statement rings and trousers that will no doubt grab attention to chic leather bomber jackets and unexpected colour combinations that work exceedingly well together.