Brands tapping into fandoms and cultural crossovers gained significant online traction, despite creative director debuts making headlines.
Big-name celebrities drove the bulk of social engagement from the Spring/Summer 2026 shows, with brands leveraging talent trends to increase global reach and engagement.
This included partnering with Thai actors, TV stars like Christopher Briney from The Summer I Turned Pretty, and long-term brand ambassadors from Hollywood and K-pop.
SS26 generated $881.
Author's summary: Brands leveraged celebrity influence to drive social engagement during SS26 fashion month.