Granny print is the new black: embrace florals, paisley and checks in 2026

If someone had told me granny print would be trending in fashion this year, I probably would’ve laughed… and then immediately Googled “how do I get that look?”

Because, believe it or not, “your ouma's favourite outfit” aesthetic is officially a vibe now.

We’re talking full‑on fashion trend status, with runway designers, streetwear lovers and even celebrities embracing patterns that look like they stepped out of grandma’s best Sunday outfit … and making it cool.

So what exactly is granny print? Think bold florals, paisleys, checks, ditsy patterns and vintage‑style motifs, fabrics that feel nostalgic, cosy, and charmingly old‑school.

They’re the prints that used to be reserved for tea dresses and doilies, but thanks to fashion’s cycle of “old is new”, they’ve been resurrected with swagger and intention. And trust me, they’re showing up everywhere.

Designers have been tapping into grandma’s closet for inspiration, remixing vintage prints with modern silhouettes, oversized tailoring, and unexpected colour combinations. Pieces that feel comfortably familiar but distinctly now.

Think floral midi skirts with edgy boots, checked blazers over crisp tees, and even paisley trousers paired with sleek sneakers, it’s comfort meeting cool with a wink.

And it’s not just fashion insiders sniffing around this trend. Celebrities have also been spotted rocking granny prints like they were born to wear them, turning up in bold check patterns on red carpets and night outs. This trend is crossing style borders, and I'm here for it. It's giving "Ugly Betty" vibes.

What’s really interesting about granny print is how it taps into nostalgia without feeling dated. It doesn’t force you to dress like your actual grandmother (unless that’s your thing, in which case, slay?), but it borrows the vibe, which is warm, expressive, a little quirky, and totally distinctive.

It’s the kind of print that makes people stop and say, “Okay, I want to know where you got that!”

Style lovers are mixing these prints with modern basics to keep things balanced. A floral blouse looks chic with jeans and heels.

A vintage‑style skirt looks sharp with a fitted crop top. Even accessories, printed scarves, patterned handbags, quirky socks, are getting in on the granny print game.

It’s refreshing to see a trend that’s not about minimalism or safe neutrals for once. So yes, loving granny print doesn’t make you old‑fashioned. It makes you fashion‑forward with character.

Go ahead - raid the vintage shops, play with pattern clashes, and treat prints like the statement they were always meant to be. Your ouma will definitley approve.