We are thrilled to unveil our newest colour inspirations for Autumn/Winter 2025/26, a palette that captures a fusion of nostalgia, optimism, and activism. With a blend of earthy and vibrant tones, the collection honours both heritage and modernity. This season’s palette celebrates sustainability, digital evolution, and craftsmanship, uniting traditional styles with innovative designs.
While warm tones dominated the SS25 season, in Autumn/Winter 2025/26 a balance returns with a palette that opens on a range of cool tones and has greens and blues interspersed throughout. Designers are expected to use these colours in versatile ways, merging traditional craftsmanship with innovative designs for a forward-looking yet grounded aesthetic.
In line with modernity and evolution, we are presenting a focused selection of three-colour inspiration collections, merging the menswear and womenswear collections into a cohesive range. Each collection includes a richer variety of colours than ever before, all crafted from our full array of Hainsworth woollen fabrics.
Our A/W 25/26 colour inspirations edit is carefully curated to inspire fashion designers and highlight the diverse shades and finishes in our range, with wool continuing to be a popular choice in designer collections.
The Hainsworth Autumn/Winter 2025/26 Colour Trends Edit
Artisanal
Inspired by nature, this urban palette offers a selection of earthy tones like ‘Ren Khaki’ and ‘Bark’ from our True Heritage collection, alongside Artisanal Midtones such as ‘AAC Blue’ Doeskin and ‘Parkin’ from our Vivid Hues range. Cool, smoky greys and rich greens provide balance to the warm, nostalgic tones, creating a palette ideal for timeless, durable pieces in a classic wardrobe.
Harmony
This collection features understated, practical neutrals like ‘Caramel’ Urbane and ‘Truffle’ from our Vivid Hues range, emphasizing sustainable, classic appeal. Yet, it remains dynamic, with subtle, comforting neutrals enlivened by carefully chosen accents of pink, yellow, and blue, symbolizing the blend of natural and digital realms. Colours are arranged in harmonious tones with softer contrasts.
Wanderlust
Drawing on a zest for exploration and innovation, this eclectic palette blends exotic warm tones with eccentric cool ones. Intense, savoury brights like ‘Pamplemousse’ and ‘Orange’ from our Vivid Hues range pair seamlessly with lively cool tones like ‘Moss Green’ Doeskin and ‘Pomegranate’ Granite cloth. Dark, rich shades like Charcoal Marble Melange and ‘Madder Red’ Doeskin add hints of passion and rebellion. These colours reflect natural phenomena, from dusky Tokyo skies to breathtaking sunsets in the Middle East.
Key Colours for A/W 25/26
At Hainsworth, our commitment to heritage drives us to support a slower, more sustainable approach to fashion, while also embracing innovation to meet the changing needs of our clients.
Having carefully reviewed the latest trends in menswear and womenswear, we remain confident that our existing range offers a full range of the essential colours for the ideal A/W 25/26 collection.
Thank you for reading our A/W 25/26 Colour Inspirations Edit.
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