The Lingerie Museum’s editorial gaze often lingers on the interplay between fabric, form, and desire. So when Lyst—the fashion-analytics platform that tracks consumer behavior—released its list of the most coveted garments and accessories for the first quarter of 2026, we took particular note. The results are a fascinating snapshot of contemporary longing, one that echoes the tension between opulence and practicality that has defined undergarments for centuries.
Topping the chart is Saint Laurent’s women’s cotton jacket, a sand-toned piece with a stand collar, black stripes, and embroidered branding. At $3,400, it is a quiet declaration of status—much like the maison’s founder, Yves Saint Laurent, who revolutionized women’s wardrobes in the 1960s by introducing the tuxedo jacket (Le Smoking) as a symbol of liberated femininity. Today, his namesake house continues to blur the lines between masculine tailoring and feminine allure.
Second place goes to Chanel’s green crocodile-embossed pumps ($1,450). This nod to exotic textures recalls Coco Chanel’s own obsession with comfort and luxury, which also informed her revolutionary designs for lingerie—she famously championed jersey fabric for its soft, unrestricted feel.
Adidas claims third with a Chinese-style zip-front jacket, a playful cultural mash-up that speaks to the brand’s long history of sportswear innovation. Further down the list, we find Celine’s leather lace-up shoes, Vivienne Westwood’s draped satin dress, and, surprisingly, Trader Joe’s canvas tote bag—a testament to the democratization of desire. Even the humble Kangol flat-cap makes an appearance, a nod to the brand’s 1930s origins in beret-making.
As we curate the history of intimate apparel, these rankings remind us that clothing is never merely functional. It is a language of longing—one we are fluent in here at The Lingerie Museum.
Originally reported by Lenta.RU