Slow fashion. Bold expression. Pieces that tell stories.

Fashion in 2026 isn’t whispering - it’s speaking clearly, confidently, and with purpose. Accessories have stepped into the spotlight as sculptural statements, personal talismans, and reflections of values as much as style. This year’s trends celebrate individuality, craftsmanship, and materials with meaning - a shift that feels especially resonant for those choosing to buy better, not more.

At Paguro Upcycle, these movements aren’t seasonal experiments - they’ve been our foundation for over a decade. From reclaimed brass and inner tubes to bike chains, shells, glass, and plant-based resins, our collections sit naturally at the intersection of design, sustainability, and self-expression.

Here’s our considered take on the key accessory trends shaping 2026 - and how to wear them with intention.

Bold & Sculptural Jewellery

In 2026, jewellery is art. Oversized cuffs, hammered bangles, and sculptural silhouettes dominate - pieces designed to anchor an outfit rather than quietly complete it.

This trend embraces strength, form, and texture, favouring weighty designs that feel grounding and expressive. Think statement cuffs worn over knits, bold bangles stacked at the wrist, and materials that proudly show their surface and story.

Paguro’s reclaimed brass bangles, upcycled bike chain jewellery, and statement inner tube accessories embody this movement perfectly. Each piece carries visible texture and individuality - no two are ever the same - making them as personal as they are striking.

Style tip: Let one sculptural piece lead. Pair a bold cuff with simple layers or wear multiple bangles together for a confident, gallery-ready look.

Shells, Tassels & Organic Drama

There’s a softness returning to statement jewellery in 2026, inspired by the sea, natural forms, and movement. Shells, tactile finishes, and gentle swing - tassels, drops, and fluid shapes - bring warmth and romance to bold design.

Paguro’s brass shell collections reinterpret this trend through a sustainable lens, combining reclaimed metals with organic forms that feel both ancient and contemporary.

These are pieces that move with you, catching the light and inviting closer inspection - jewellery designed not just to be seen, but noticed.

Stacking: Rings, Bangles & Personal Combinations

Maximalism meets meaning with stacking. In 2026, personal combinations rule - layered rings, mixed bangles, and collected wrists that tell a story over time.

This trend celebrates individual curation rather than perfection. Different textures, materials, and shapes come together organically, reflecting the wearer’s mood, values, and life.

Because every Paguro piece is handmade from reclaimed materials by independent artisans, stacking becomes deeply personal. You’re not just styling jewellery - you’re building a wearable archive of craft, creativity, and conscious choices.

Style tip: Mix materials freely - brass with rubber, chain with resin - and let contrast do the talking.

The 90s Revival: Chokers & Cuffs Return

The 90s are back - but refined. Chokers, cuffs, and close-to-the-body pieces re-emerge in sculptural, grown-up forms.

This revival favours strong lines and intentional design, often paired with minimalist silhouettes or layered tailoring. It’s less nostalgia, more confidence.

Paguro’s inner tube chokers, inner tube bracelets that can be sized up for a cuff, structured brass bangle cuffs, and bike chain bracelets align effortlessly with this trend, offering edge without excess and sustainability without compromise.

Colourful Gemstones, Glass & Beads

After years of neutrality, colour is back - joyful, expressive, and unapologetic. Emerald greens, sapphire blues, jade tones, and playful beads are everywhere in 2026.

Paguro’s expanded upcycled brass jewellery range, featuring recycled glass and stone accents, captures this energy beautifully. Each piece balances vibrancy with restraint, ensuring colour feels timeless rather than trend-led.

These are accents that lift outfits and moods alike - wearable optimism with a story behind it.

Functional & Personalised Pieces

Perhaps the most defining shift of 2026 is this: function and feeling matter.

Accessories are expected to work hard, last long, and mean something. Jewellery and bags are chosen not for a single season, but for years - often becoming signatures rather than trends.

Paguro’s approach has always been rooted here. Every product is crafted from materials saved from landfill and made by independent artisans across the UK, Indonesia, and Kenya. No two pieces are identical. Each one carries marks of process, place, and human hands.

In a world of mass production, that individuality becomes luxury.

Oversized Bags & Belts

Accessories in 2026 don’t apologise for taking up space. Oversized bags and statement belts are central to outfits, combining practicality with presence.

Paguro’s army tent canvas bags, inner tube backpacks, and upcycled tyre and motorbike belts reflect this trend with integrity. Durable, characterful, and designed for real life, these are pieces built to age beautifully - not be replaced.

Resin & Natural Materials

Chunky resin bangles, lucite-inspired shapes, and bold natural textures bring a playful, artistic edge to 2026 accessories.

Paguro’s plant-based resin earring range explores colour, form, and movement while staying true to our commitment to conscious material choices. Combined with reclaimed rubber, brass, and glass, these pieces celebrate experimentation without excess.

Textured & Metallic Finishes

Texture is everything in 2026. Hammered metals, industrial finishes, visible joins, and tactile surfaces dominate - a celebration of imperfection and honesty.

With materials sourced from tyres, chains, wires, and reclaimed metals, texture is inherent in every Paguro design. These aren’t finishes added for effect - they’re stories revealed.

The Bigger Picture: Slow Fashion as the Future

What makes 2026’s trends truly exciting isn’t just how they look - it’s what they stand for.

This is a year where slow fashion becomes the aspiration, not the alternative. Where accessories are investments, not impulses. Where choosing fewer, better pieces is an act of creativity and care.

At Paguro Upcycle, we believe fashion should do better - for people, for craft, and for the planet. These trends don’t just align with that belief; they affirm it.

Accessories in 2026 aren’t about keeping up. They’re about standing for something.

Designed to start conversations. Crafted to last. Made from materials that deserved a second chance.

Explore Paguro’s latest collections and discover accessories with soul.