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The fall 2026 collections made a compelling case for purple, with Celine, Loewe, Tory Burch, Balenciaga, and Mugler embracing the shade. From delicate lavender to saturated amethyst and deep aubergine, the palette offers a beautiful range of possibilities for autumn dressing.
What draws me to purple is how naturally it works with the pieces already in my wardrobe. A lilac knit brings softness to chocolate-brown tailoring; an aubergine bag adds depth to a camel coat. For evening, plum satin and violet velvet give simple silhouettes a richness that needs little embellishment.
That appeal extends to the beauty cabinet, too. A softly smudged plum liner, a mauve lip, or a glossy aubergine manicure brings the color into your routine with very little effort. Whether you prefer a subtle accent or a statement piece, there’s a shade—and a way to wear it—that feels personal.
Ahead, my edit of 25 chic purple finds for fall, spanning ready-to-wear, accessories, makeup, and nail color.
1. COS, PURE CASHMERE MOCK-NECK SWEATER
2. TORY BURCH, SOFT SUEDE LEE RADZIWILL BAG
3. ALESSANDRA RICH, SILK-CREPE DE CHINE MIDI SKIRT
4. PRADA BEAUTY TOUCH CREAM-TO-POWDER SOFT BLUR LONGWEAR BLUSH
5. SAUER, RIVIERA YVONNE AMETHYST NECKLACE
6. CONNER IVES SCARF PLEATED TWILL TANK TOP
7. CELINE, AURA LOAFER WITH TRIOMPHE IN VELVET
8. STILL HERE, COOL JEAN IN PURPLE
9. GUCCI, MASK FRAME SUNGLASSES
10. COLLEEN ALLEN, VICTORIAN-INSPIRED FLEECE JACKET
11. CHANEL BEAUTY, ROUGE COCO BAUME SHINE HYDRATING BEAUTIFYING TINTED LIP BALM
12. ALAÏA BALLOON WOVEN DRESS
13. SWAROVSKI, OCTAGON CUT BRACELET
14. PAULINE DUJANCOURT NAJIA MIDI SKIRT
15. LESET – BOBBI CROPPED SATIN JACKET
16. LOEFFLER RANDALL, MARSY 75 GATHERED KNOTTED SUEDE WEDGE SANDALS
17. OTHER NORMAL, LONG SLEEVE TOP
18. SWEEDISH STOCKINGS, OLIVIA PREMIUM TIGHTS
19. Hermès, LES MAINS HERMÈS NAIL ENAMEL
20. DÔEN, AVELAINE LACE-TRIMMED SILK SATIN CAMISOLE
21. REFORMATION, NATASHA SATIN WEDGE HEELS
22. CAROLINA HERRERA, PATS SILK FAILLE CLUTCH BAG
23. AFLALO, EVIE DRESS IN SILK
24. REFORMATION, ELI OVERSIZED SHIRT
25. KHAITE, REMO SUEDE GLOVES
