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Brown, the signature color of Fall/Winter 2026

Brown, the signature color of Fall/Winter 2026

by Clara - October 16, 2026

Chocolate, caramel, cognac, camel, or deep brown: this season, brown is everywhere. It’s showing up on sweaters, pants, jackets, and, of course, shoes. Softer than black but just as easy to wear, it’s becoming the new staple color for your winter wardrobe. Here’s our selection to help you embrace the trend.

Why Brown Is So Popular

Brown has it all: it warms up your complexion, pairs well with almost any color, and instantly gives an outfit a chic and cozy look. It comes in many shades, from chocolate brown to caramel, allowing you to play with tone-on-tone looks without ever getting bored.

Discover our entire collection of brown ready-to-wear for women.

Sweaters, for a cozy winter

The Clara sweater by Black Rose, with its high neck and voluminous sleeves, is one of our favorite pieces of the season. In the same cozy spirit, the Lary sweater by Molly Bracken and the Vita sweater by American Vintage both feature chunky knit. Looking for something unique? The Krab sweater by Essentiel Antwerp, with short sleeves and a polo collar, can be worn over a shirt or a turtleneck.

Check out all our brown sweaters for women.

Pants and skirts: go for this season’s on-trend cuts

Brown pairs perfectly with this season’s trendy cuts. The Raya pants by Imprévu can be worn just as easily with a chunky-knit sweater as with a shirt, while the Jemma pants by Vila feature a very on-trend balloon cut. As for skirts, the Solene skirt by Ba&sh, a long style, pairs well with boots for an elegant look.

Short jackets and coats

To complete the outfit, go for faux-fur jackets, such as the Valda jacket by Hartford or the Briana jacket by Blonde N°8. For a more sportswear-inspired look, the Sonjo jacket by Ba&sh pairs just as well with jeans as it does with tailored pants.

And on your feet?

Ankle boots, boots, loafers, or sneakers: brown shoes are the stars of the season. Discover our entire selection of brown women’s shoes.

The entire selection is available on our online store or in our stores. Shipping is free in Belgium on orders of €30 or more: see our shipping and return policies.