The Row Spring 2026 review
Laid-back, pumped up. Comfort, recalibrated
Before we get into it, I want to say thank you. I was deeply moved by the messages that poured in after my last post about losing my mom. It feels surreal to be talking about fashion when, behind the scenes, everything has changed. But I know I need to keep moving forward, or I’ll lose my footing entirely. To everyone who read the post, sent a message, left a comment, sent flowers, or simply held me in your thoughts, thank you. I felt it all. And to those of you who’ve been through a loss like mine and chose to share your story with me, your words meant more than I can say. I feel very lucky to be held by this community.
So, here I am, taking small steps forward. And what better place to start than with a new season.
THE ROW SPRING 2026 REVIEW
Subtle, restrained, contradictory - just a few of the words buzzing through the hive about The Row’s Spring 2026 release. At first glance, it looks like nothing, which usually means it’s everything; the best collections always whisper with quiet confidence. And when they resist bold statements, I turn to the refinement—the cut, and especially the styling. This presentation is part cool, part quirky: country club comfort disrupted by sharp pumps and ribbed socks. Contrast is the language here. There’s a nod to 1920s glamour without the glam, vintage brooches, and boyish bloomers meant to be seen, either peeking out from under a layer or in their own right. The theme is relaxed, and the palette is mostly muted (what little they’ve allowed us to see), playing in shades of white, black, and some earthy tone on tones, in classic Row restraint.
My closet’s full, so I tend to reserve funds for the jewels now, and there are a few standouts - assuming they aren’t all vintage and unattainable. And, ahem… florals for spring? Yup, but not that kind, they’re Miranda approved and cradled in sculptural vases that gesture toward a more intentional lifestyle narrative. Spring’s unpredictability makes a strong case for knits and layered essentials, including the return of classics: oversized blazers, car coats, and trenches. The Row remains unrivalled in this category - their essentials are both archetype and blueprint, the standard by which others cut their cloth.
Notably, there’s a striking deficit of bags, including one so neatly disguised I almost missed it (there’ll be more when the full collection drops). Jewellery aside, nothing screams, and that’s the point. The pieces that stay with me rarely do, which only confirms that this collection will quietly clean me out. It’s understated, wearable, and executed in the mastery of tailoring The Row does best with a subtle thread of repetition - the kind that builds a wardrobe. No pomp, no circumstance. Conspicuity is overrated. Subtlety is sublime.
Oh, and you might be rolling your eyes, but The Row said we’re doing socks + pumps and shorts under shorts. Scoff all you want, it’ll soon be at every high-street shop, and maybe even in your cart. I don’t make the rules, I just watch them trickle down.
N xo
Neelam, thank you for this beautiful review. As always, after reading, I go back and look again & again seeing things in a new light. I too love this understated collection and your writing simply enhances what is already so utterly elegant....
Neelam, thank you for the review and astute comments. Re: the drop-waist dress, I think you could wear and it would look amazing on you. You might need a tailor to undo the waist seam and remove an inch or so from the bodice. And, then you could see if you would need the hem taken up a bit. Needless to say, I have no doubt you’ll do an amazing job finding the pieces that work for you.