While creative director debuts made headlines, brands tapping into fandoms and cultural crossovers gained real online traction.
Big-name celebrities drove the bulk of social engagement from the Spring/Summer 2026 shows, with brands prioritizing talent trends and influencers from Thai actors to Hollywood and K-pop stars.
The Spring/Summer 2026 shows generated $881 million in social media engagement.
Brands of all sizes are tapping talent trends to drive global reach and high engagement.
Author's summary: Brands leveraged celebrities and influencers to drive social media engagement during Fashion Month SS26.