5 Fashion Trends That Will Own 2026 (TikTok/Xiaohongshu is Already Obsessed)

Let’s be real in the fashion world- by the time a trend hits the runway, TikTok and Xiaohongshu have already beaten it to death. 

But 2026’s big fashion moments? They’re brewing right now in the chaotic, hyper-aesthetic labs of social media. 

Here’s what’s coming, and why you’ll see it everywhere soon.

1. “Blokette” Goes Glam (But Make It Y2K Trash)

What it is: The "blokette" aesthetic (think sporty skirts + chunky sneakers) is getting a very early 2000s makeover. Picture Juicy Couture velour with football scarves, low-rise cargo skirts with heeled UGGs, and bedazzled trucker hats. It’s chaotic, it’s nostalgic, and TikTok’s #BloketteCore hashtag (1.2B views) is already full of outfit checks.

Xiaohongshu Angle: Chinese Gen Z is calling it “Sporty Barbie” (运动芭比风), mixing Adidas popper pants with rhinestone-encrusted crop tops. The vibe? “I’m here to run errands and look like a Bratz doll.”

2. Digital Detox Dressing (AKA “I’m Offline-Chic”)

What it is: After years of hyper-digital fashion (NFT outfits, neon cyberpunk fits), 2026 is swinging hard into analog nostalgia. Think: grainy film-camera tones, thrifted grandma knits, and shoes that look intentionally scuffed. TikTok’s #OldMoneyOffline trend romanticizes “unplugged” luxury—cashmere cardigans, no logos, and zero tech accessories.

Xiaohongshu Angle: The “Clean Girl” aesthetic is evolving into “Quiet Old Money” (老钱风), with muted palettes and actual vintage (not just Zara’s interpretation). Searches for “90s office wear” are up 300%—blame Succession and Douyin’s obsession with understated wealth.

3. “Goblin Mode” Goes High Fashion

What it is: Remember when we all gave up on pants in 2020? 2026 is bringing back slob-chic, but elevated. Miu Miu’s mismatched pajama sets, Balenciaga’s intentionally wrinkled suits, and the rise of “luxe loungewear” (silk track pants, cashmere hoodies). TikTok’s #GoblinGlam hashtag is full of people pairing bedhead with $2K handbags.

Xiaohongshu Angle: China’s “Lazy Rich” (懒富风) trend is all about looking expensive and unbothered. Think: oversized blazers with slippers, or a $500 The Row tee with… sweatpants. The key? “I woke up like this (but my bank account didn’t).”

4. AI-Generated Prints (Wearable Glitches)

What it is: Designers are feeding AI bots ’90s manga, Renaissance art, and TikTok filters—then turning the glitchy results into prints. We’re talking melted florals, distorted faces on skirts, and dresses that look like a corrupted JPEG. TikTok’s #AICouture hashtag is full of DIY versions (see: kids tie-dyeing shirts with ChatGPT prompts).

Xiaohongshu Angle: Called “Digital Remnant” (数字残留风), it’s huge with the virtual influencer crowd. Expect to see QQ-style pixel art on handbags and AI “errors” (like floating eyeballs) as deliberate prints.

5. “Cold Girl” Makeup… for Your Clothes

What it is: The “cold girl” makeup trend (flushed cheeks, icy highlights) is now a fashion mood. 2026’s winter looks are all about frost-bitten textures: faux-fur trims, metallic sheens, and fabrics that look frozen (sheer, crinkled vinyl). TikTok’s #FrozenFashion trend shows people styling puffers with glossy, wet-look leggings.

Xiaohongshu Angle: China’s “Ice Queen” (冰女王风) aesthetic leans into ethereal winter whites, silver accessories, and actual snow boots (but make them Prada). Searches for “arctic fairycore” have spiked—blame Avatar 3 and a collective craving for fantasy escapism.

Final Verdict:

2026 fashion is all about duality: cozy vs. tech, messy vs. luxe, digital vs. analog. The best part? These trends are already bubbling on TikTok and Xiaohongshu—so you can start experimenting now (and flex on everyone later).