
SS26 Womenswear Roundup
From viral livestreams to cinematic storytelling, SS26 set a new benchmark for fashion communications. With a record-breaking $881.2M in Earned Media Value (+5% YoY), driven by more content (+23%), creators (+22%), and engagement (+6%), the season proved Fashion Month’s growing social power. As audiences expand beyond the runway, brands stood out through bold, entertaining storytelling — from interactive activations to pop-culture collaborations. To unpack the trends behind this impact, our Insights teams at Karla Otto, Lefty, and CTZAR — part of The Independents — decode the data shaping fashion and influencer marketing.














