Brands tapping into fandoms and cultural crossovers gained significant online traction, despite creative director debuts making headlines.
Big-name celebrities drove the bulk of social engagement from the Spring/Summer 2026 shows, with brands prioritizing talent trends and influencers from various industries.
The Spring/Summer 2026 season generated $881 million.
Brands of all sizes are tapping talent trends to drive global reach and high engagement.
Author's summary: Fashion brands leveraged celebrity influence to drive social media engagement during SS26.