Remember that moment in The Devil Wears Prada, when Andi is told by Miranda Priestly how her blue jumper trickled down from the runway to her discount store? If you haven’t seen it, the message is simple: what starts on the runway shapes what we eventually wear every day.
Each season, designers signal what’s next through colour, silhouette, and styling, often in subtle ways that take months to fully land in our wardrobes. From knitwear proportions to unexpected colour pairings, runway shows offer a valuable glimpse into the trends we’ll soon see translated into everyday dressing.
Across recent runway shows, knitwear trends point to refined layering, tonal colour stories, and subtle design details that prioritise wearability over statement dressing.
Below are some of my favourite recent runway moments: not as prescriptions, but as inspiration, highlighting the knitwear trends set to influence the season ahead.
Cardigans
Miu Miu is showing that cardigans are having a moment, but how you style them is just as important. Off-the-shoulder styling adds attitude and personality.
Gucci has gone for a longer crew cardigan in bright green with embellishments. The punch of green and the fresh crew neckline really stand out.
Pinks and Reds
Chanel’s red-and-pink cable-knit sweater dress pops with matching accessories and oversized jewellery. Styling it on a redhead adds more tonal dimension to the runway. Colour is more.
Gucci also embraced this combo, pairing a pink patent suit with a red fine rollneck.
Max Mara opted for deep burgundy, creating a tonal head-to-toe look. The brushed textures of their cardigan and pullover combo beautifully highlight the body.
Bows
Chanel’s pale green bow sweater dress marks a delightful return of the bow, paired with oversized pearl accessories.
Victoria Beckham nods to the bow trend with the collar of her cropped cable pullover.
Timeless Styling
Sacai presents a modern, timeless look: ivory back with shirting in a new cape-like shape, blending classic tailoring with fresh silhouettes.
What these runway moments have in common is restraint. Whether it’s a cardigan styled off-the-shoulder, tonal reds layered head-to-toe, or a bow used as a design detail, the strongest looks rely on thoughtful styling rather than excess.
Knitwear remains a constant on the runway because it evolves naturally, adapting to colour trends, shifting proportions, and new ways of being worn. It’s this versatility that keeps knitwear feeling relevant season after season, without losing its sense of ease.
If you’re drawn to timeless pieces that still feel current, explore how these runway cues translate into wearable styles in our latest knitwear edit, or take a closer look at how to style cardigans beyond the basics.
From cardigans and cable knits to colour-led styling, these runway trends offer a considered blueprint for building a modern knitwear wardrobe that feels current, wearable, and enduring.
