Maximalist Autumn Fashion: 5 Luxury Trends Defining London and New York Style
Autumn-Winter 2026. Autumn has arrived and fashion is ready to make a statement. Following the seasons of understated elegance and quiet luxury, maximalist fashion is bringing personality back to the fashion scene.
Think sumptuous textures, oversized silhouettes, striking accessories and unexpected colour combinations.
Transforming your everyday style and dressing into an art form.
From London’s creative street-style scene to New York’s polished glamour. Autumn and Winter is about dressing with confidence.
Combining Pieces.
Play with Proportions.
Creating looks that feel unmistakably your own.
For those who are ready to embrace a bolder wardrobe, let’s take a look at these five maximalist autumn fashion trends to know – now.
Statement Outerwear: Make The Coat The Main Event
If there’s one investment worth making this autumn, it’s the coat – with character.
Oversized Silhouettes.
Plush Textures.
Sculptural Shoulders.
Dramatic Collars.
Turning outerwear into the centrepiece outfit.
Imagine, a sweeping wool coat in a beautiful burgundy shade layered over an all-black outfit. Simple yet incredibly chic.
Richly textured jacket over a tailored suit for office luxe.
A statement trench with exaggerated proportions.
The appeal lies in choosing outerwear that feels distinctive before even adding a single accessory.
London Edit: Take inspiration from the capital’s eclectic fashion sensibility. pair a dramatic coat with heritage checks, polished boots and a vintage-inspired handbag. The result feels considered but never predictable.
New York Edit: Give the look a sharper finish with structured tailoring, wide-leg trousers, sleek leather boots and oversized sunglasses. Let one exceptional coat do all of the talking.
CosmoLuxe Styling Tip: Choose one defining feature, texture, colour or silhouette. Build the rest of your outfit around it. Luxury maximalism is about impact.
Clashing Prints and Rich Textures: More Is More
Forget the idea that every element of an outfit must match perfectly.
This season, the most interesting looks play with contrast: floral against checks, animal-inspired patterns beside geometric prints and soft knits layered with glossy leather.
Not forgetting the ultimate Bambi-Print trend.
The secret to making print feel expensive is a connection between the pieces. Through style, texture and colours.
A shared colour for outfit with similar undertones.
Some combinations may look simple yet provide the biggest, boldest impact.
London Edit: Embrace an artistic and slightly unconventional mix of vintage-inspired prints, textured knitwear and tailored separates. The aim is to look individual rather than overly coordinated.
New York Edit: Keep the silhouette streamlined while experimenting with contrasting fabrics. A patterned statement piece against strong tailoring gives the outfit a confident, metropolitan edge.
CosmoLuxe Styling Tip: Start with two prints that share one colour. Introduce a texture and create contrast between the pieces whilst developing a sophisticated finish.
Jewel Tones. Bold Colour Blocking: Autumn Gets Richer
Autumn has a traditional colour palette. Neutrals. Browns, caramel, beige, grey and black however we’re now seeing a turn to jewel-tones and bolder, rich colours.
Deep Purple.
Burgundy – Currently trending.
Emerald Green.
Vivid Red.
Navy Blue.
Including unexpected pops of blue, even in your makeup! See our article The Unexpected Makeup Colour Trending This Autumn.
Don’t wear one colour from head to toe – maximalist dressing takes on a different approach.
Try colour clashing – especially with jewel tones. They create a clash yet it’s a beautiful combination of shades.
Hot Pink + Red.
Emerald Purple + Brown.
The key about colour clashing is using the colours as a styling tool. Making sure that things work for you – and your personal style.
Bring in new life to older pieces of your wardrobe and change the way you piece things together. Experiment and have fun.
London Edit: Artistic colours can be combined for something unique. Layer knitwear with a colour clashing brooch. Keep your handbag simple and wrap a colourful scarf around the handle. You can combine and play with textures to bring new life to your wardrobe.
New York Edit: Bold beautiful colours are in. A vivid red coat with a deep blue tailored outfit stands out. Combine with jewel-toned pieces and accessories along with sleek boots and structured bag to complete the look.
CosmoLuxe Styling Tip: If colours feel intimidating, start off small. Use a small statement piece or accessory. Add one thing at a time and experiment.
Statement Accessories: The Art of a Finishing Touch
Accessories aren’t an afterthought when it comes to maximalist fashion. These are the details that give your outfit its personality.
In Autumn and through Winter, we’re looking at sculptural jewellery, embellished belts, decorative brooches and scarves. Incorporating colour, and print, to your outfit.
More often than not, it’s about the accessories that you choose to style your look. You can instantly elevate your outfit and make things feel and look sleek, chic and editorial,
Take a look at the classic black dress. You can instantly change the feel of the outfit by styling with a pair of oversized jewel-toned earrings and a richly coloured clutch.
Try and keep the colours the same for your earrings and clutch. Opt for matching heels or sparkle heels.
In addition, take a tailored coat and add individuality to it. Style with a silk scarf and a distinctive handbag in jewel-tones.
London Edit: Use the charm of vintage-accessories or vintage-inspired items. If you have heirloom pieces, you can use them. Not only can they be styled incredibly well, they also hold a sense of personal history.
New York Edit: Bold accessories with clean tailoring can work incredibly well. For the office, think of knitwear being styled with sculptural earrings. Keep your handbag small and structured. Taking you from office-to-evening for a more fashion-forward approach.
CosmoLuxe Styling Tip: Choose one hero accessory that you love. Allow the smaller details to support it. You can use the colour from your accessory and build your outfit around the colour – this way, things feel curated.
Luxurious Layering: Build an Outfit with Depth
Autumn is one of the most perfect seasons to experiment with layers. This is where maximalism can come in to play, allowing you to enjoy the benefits.
Making the process of layering much more creative – whilst keeping you warm.
Knitwear beneath a structured jacket.
Scarves layered over a coat or leather jacket. Play around with textures too.
Contrasting Fabrics and Colours. Include denim to the mix.
You can play around with styles, colours and textures to transform familiar pieces from your wardrobe into something new. Elevate your style just by being creative.
Luxury and Style is Personal
Maximalist Autumn Fashion in 2026 is simple. Style should allow you to express your individuality whilst embracing a trend.
Always make sure that you choose pieces and style things in a way that will leave you feeling confident.
Confidence is the key when it comes to your personal style and this is a great way to experiment.
This season, we have the ability to play around with textures, colours and styles – even in layering.
For London, this season is a natural playground where you can embrace bold prints, colours and eclectic style.
In Manhattan, you can bring in your energy through confident tailoring and polished urban dressing.
Both cities prove that maximalism can be bold, without losing its sophistication.
Discover more with CosmoLuxe. Explore our latest luxury fashion, autumn wardrobe trends, inspiration and style guides with plenty of designer accessories and street-style edits.
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