Striped Print: The Trend Taking Over in Transitional Weather

Emma Caldwell
August 28, 2026

If you take a look at the new Zara collection, you will quickly discover that the striped print, in black and white, is one of the standout trends of the new season that has just begun. A print with a great ability to adapt to all kinds of mid-season garments, from midi dresses to wide-leg trousers, becoming the most versatile trend there is right now.

Undoubtedly, its great versatility crowns it as the print you should have in your wardrobe to kick off the new season. And although we also saw it discreetly during the summer months, now it is enjoying its moment of genuine splendour.

 

Where to wear it next season? On pretty midi dresses with halter necklines, flowing pants, or elegant white-and-black tops. What is your favorite piece from the new Zara collection?


Striped dress by Zara (39.99 euros)

Striped dress by Zara (39.99 euros)

The designs with black-and-white prints are the best option to wear a fully on-trend mid-season look. This halter-neck design from Zara is perfect for achieving an elegant look.


Top with halter neckline by Zara (22.99 euros)

Top with halter neckline by Zara (22.99 euros)

The arrival of the new mid-season collections is the best moment to start discovering which trends will set the tone for the coming months. This halter-neck top is one of our favorite designs from Zara’s new season.


Striped-print trousers by Zara (29.99 euros)

Striped-print trousers by Zara (29.99 euros)

This kind of mid-season garments has become among the most desired of the season. Go for a flowing white-and-black pair of trousers.


Striped dress by Zara (39.99 euros)

Striped dress by Zara (39.99 euros)

The best garment to transition from summer to autumn is this lovely halter-neck dress. The black-and-white combination always works for mid-season days.

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
I’m Clara Desrosiers, a writer and fashion editor based in Toronto. I founded Backdoor Toronto to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture through honest storytelling. My work is driven by curiosity, community, and a love for the creative pulse that defines this city.