2026 Trends in the Market
Discover some of this year's hottest predicted trends and where you can explore and embrace them at Old Spitalfields Market
Colour Trend: Cloud Dancer
While some of 2026’s key colour trends hitting the catwalks sway towards the shocking (think bright pinks and limes), this year’s Pantone colour of the year is a much more calming shade of white, called Cloud Dancer.
This dreamy, fluffy off-white promises to bring a touch of serenity to our wardrobe and is already featuring heavily in spring/summer collections and stylish celebrity outfits.
The American Vintage Vitow jumper in white is an easy way to jump on board, even if neutrals aren’t usually your go-to.
Shop American Vintage at 107B Commercial Street, E1 6BG
Food & Drink Trend: Chai
The rise of all types of tea, especially anything new or diverse, is predicted to be one of 2026’s biggest drinks trends.
As we move away from alcoholic and unhealthy beverages in favour of tasty teas, Chai is due to have some major time in the spotlight.
Try East London’s very best blends at Chai Guys (before the hype takes hold even more and the queues grow!).
Fashion Trench: Trench Coats
While trench coats arguably never truly go out of style, 2026 is set to be Trench-tastic.
Everyone from Celine and Saint Laurent to Ellie Saab and Givenchy is giving the trench their own spin for Spring.
Jovonna London has several stunning versions, but we think the Tovallo might be our favourite.
Interiors Trend: Surrealism
Move over minimalism and the interiors obsession with all things symmetrical – surrealism is predicted to be having its moment in 2026.
Ahead of the V&A welcoming the Schiparelli: Fashion Becomes Art exhibition this spring, it’s time to start inviting weird, wacky furniture items and anything that feels a little off kilter into our homes.
This Bird Leg Side Table from InSpitalfields feels like the perfect way to start!
Food & Drink Trend: Topped and Loaded
Who’d have thought that the humble potato would be a the heart of some of 2026’s hottest street food trends?
Driven by a love of all indulgent dishes at affordable prizes, everything from loaded fries to good old jacket potatoes are set to dominate the street food scene this year, according to trend-spotters.
Bringing their own uniquely delicious twist to this are Hash Hut, whose loaded hash browns menu includes everything from classic comforting toppings like BBQ Pulled Pork and Mac n Cheese to options with a little more heat, like Siracha Mayo, Coriander and Spring Onion.
Try Hash Hut in the Market at 16 Horner Square, E1 6EW
Colour Trend: Fuchsia
Fuchsia and Lime join the safer Cloud Dancer to make up 2026’s key colour trends, but if you are worried about how you’d incorporate the brightest of these shades into your wardrobe, why not dip your tow into the water with a pair of socks.
The Fuchsia Her Socks from Le Bon Shoppe at Mercantile London offer the opportunity to do just that.
Pop on a pair with you boots or ballet pumps to feel instantly on trend.
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