In addition to scratches and tiles, this ultra trendy print since this summer is the star of the season. From podiums to the street, including red carpets, it is everywhere!
While the tiles and scratches invade the outfits of celebrities and TV presenters, another motif has really stood out this season, even becoming a nail art trend! However, several centuries ago, this motif that we all wear today, from the head to the fingertips, was synonymous with misfortune, because it recalled diseases such as smallpox.
It was not until the 19th century, thanks to the Polka dance that gave it its name, that this print experienced its hour of glory! Indeed, in the 1840s, this dance was so popular that everything that bore its name became famous, like this reason.
Then, in the 20th century, the trend took, notably with Miss America’s swimsuit in 1926, which caused a lot of ink to flow. But it was not until the 1950s that this print, namely peas, experienced its true golden age. All celebrities, Marilyn Monroe included, proudly sported him.
Today, after having been a huge success this summer, he stormed the podiums. A few days ago, the search engine dedicated to Tag Walk fashion had already found an increase of 1,742 % of the use of peas or “Polka Dots“In the Resort 2026 collections compared to those of the previous year. Gucci, Fendi, Huishan Zhang, Jacquemus, Acne Studio, or even Valentino had incorporated it into their collection, on dresses, skirts, bags, tops …
Even today, when New York Fashion Week has not even started yet, everything is just pea! Patou, Christian Siriano, Fiorucci, Khaite, Rowen Rose … Everyone reinvented this motif in their own way. On dresses, skirts, blazers, tailors, shirts, pants: the pea was invited everywhere. Even on shoes, with the collaboration between Repetto and like boys!
Obviously, the stars have cracked. Kaia Gerber carried it in a sublime yellow top during the Venice Mostra. Ariana Grande in dress on the red carpet of the MTV Video Music Awards. Iris Mittenaere did the same. She wore a white black polka dot dress during her vacation in Spain.
Symbol of elegance, peas are perfect for brightening up an outfit and adding a little pep’s especially with the return of the greyness. So don’t hesitate to wear it. This season is really the tendency to adopt.
