If the speed of social media feels overwhelming (of course assuming you’re over 16 years old), you are not imagining it. Trends now grow 4.4 times faster than they did seven years ago.
Yet, according to the Pinterest Predicts 2026 report, the consumer response to this acceleration is not to run faster.
Instead, we plan to seek comfort, embrace ‘grounded optimism’ and simply quiet the noise.
Pinterest claims an 88% accuracy rate over the last six years regarding their predictions. If that streak holds, 2026 will see us writing letters, eating cabbage and decorating our homes like vintage circuses.
The 2026 edition of Pinterest predicts has an 88% chance of getting the trends right
Seeking safety in the gummy
Comfort acts as the primary emotional driver for 2026, with 55% of global respondents prioritising it in their daily lives. However, this desire for safety manifests in peculiar ways.
Pinterest predicts a rise in ‘Gimme Gummy,’ a trend driven by Gen Z and Millennials who want a tactile ‘spring-back bite’ to their lives.
We can expect rubberised nail art and 3D jewellery to take over feeds. Searches for ‘jelly blush’ have already jumped 130%.
Simultaneously, the home will become a place of whimsy.
The ‘FunHaus’ trend suggests Boomers and Millennials will embrace circus-inspired decor. This means bold stripes and a ‘wink of clownish charm’. Cue the Welcome to Derry theme.
It seems the trick to a stylish living room involves balancing high design with just enough camp to terrify a minimalist.
Pinterest Predicts 2026. So many trends!
Curating the identity
The era of blindly following the pack appears dead. Consumers now prefer ‘curating, not copying,’ with 42% stating they only participate in trends that actually suit them.
For the aspiring intellectuals, ‘Poetcore’ is coming.
Gen Z intends to channel their inner protagonists with oversized turtlenecks, messenger satchels and fountain pens. If that feels too quiet, the ‘Glamoratti’ trend signals the return of 80s decadence.
Think chunky gold cuffs, high collar jackets and shoulder pads that demand their own postcode.
Gentlemen are also invited to raid the family jewellery box. The ‘Brooched’ trend predicts men will punctuate their suits with vintage pins and heirlooms. The rule of thumb? If your grandma wouldn’t wear it, it’s not the vibe.
Get ready for big dose of crunchy cabbage crush
Escapism and the humble cabbage
While the five-year plan might be dead, the dinner plan is decidedly green. ‘Cabbage Crush’ will see the leafy vegetable dethrone cauliflower as the kitchen MVP.
From kimchi cocktails to ‘steaks’ with blistered edges, 2026 is officially crunch time.
When we aren’t eating cabbage, we will be escaping.
But even our escapism has a dress code. The ‘Khaki Coded’ trend sees Gen Z embracing a ‘paleontologist aesthetic’. Expect vests with pockets upon pockets, designed for those whose look must survive actual desert conditions.
‘Darecations’ are rising for thrill-seekers chasing adrenaline through rafting and rappelling. Conversely, the ‘Mystic Outlands’ trend sees travellers seeking misty ruins and enchanting forests.
Whether you plan to raft down a class five rapid or just write a snail mail letter to a friend, the forecast suggests a year of reclaiming personal joy.
Who knew? Thank you Pinterest.