New status symbols are taking over this fall. Here's what you'll see everywhere.

New status symbols are taking over this fall. Here's what you'll see everywhere. Maison Margiela; KHAITE; The Row; Getty Images; BI Leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and fashion is expensive. That's the 2026 fall season in a nutshell.When it comes to the latter, you might notice a few trends from fashionable folks as we make our way through autumn. Loud, luxurious pieces are at the forefront again.Sunglasses are statement-makers, bags are bigger, and shoes are distinctive.These are the fashion status symbols men and women are loving right now. The most coveted jeans cost between $590 and $820 per pair. Elsa Hosk at a 2026 Khaite runway show in New York City. Aeon/Getty Images Khaite jeans have been around for a while — 10 years to be exact.If you've scrolled through TikTok in the past month, though, chances are that you've heard people rave about Walmart's $30 jeans that some say are a dupe for the brand's luxury pairs.Naturally, that's brought the New York City brand that's loved by celebrities and models — including Elsa Hosk, Hailey Bieber, and Dakota Johnson — back into the spotlight. Khaite jeans are no longer a quiet-luxury staple. Owning the real thing is the ultimate display of wealth and style.The brand's jeans cost between $590 and $820 per pair. The fragrance for fall goes to Dries Van Noten. The Velvet Violet perfume from Dries Van Noten. Dries Van Noten Perfumers told Business Insider that the best scents to wear this fall are woody, gourmand, nutty, and floral.The $350 Velvet Violet perfume from Dries Van Noten is all of those things. It includes notes of violet leaf, grilled tonka bean, and vetiver, among others.The unisex fragrance received rave reviews on TikTok when it was released in July, with many fans saying they'd be wearing the scent throughout the fall.New fans are also discovering the perfume. Google search interest for the scent peaked in late July, but it began rising again at the end of September. Collared shirts are being elevated with script monograms for an expensive feel. Nicole Kidman at the 2026 US Open. Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Nothing says luxury like a monogram.The classic embroidery, which typically features a name or initials in script, has been a staple of menswear for generations. Once a practical feature on clothes, monograms now serve as subtle status symbols.The detail is having a moment this fall, thanks to Chanel. Instead of initials, people are wearing tops featuring the fashion house's monogram prominently on the bodice.Nicole Kidman, for example, wore a striped, collared blouse with Chanel embroidered in red at the 2026 US Open in September. Variants of the top have also been worn by Jessie Buckley and Jacob Elordi this year.One version, from the Métiers d'art 2026 collection, retails for $3,950. Move over, classic ballet flats. It's all about tabi styles this year. A woman wears tabi flats during Copenhagen Fashion Week 2026. Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Flats have remained the supreme fall shoe for a few years now, and that's not changing in 2026. The trending style, however, is.Rather than wearing the classic ballet silhouette, people are opting for tabi styles in both flats and sneakers.The most famous split-toe shoes, of course, come from Maison Margiela, where its men's and women's flats cost between $1,050 and $1,750 per pair. Sunglasses look a bit more like ski goggles this season. Mirja Klein wears Phoebe Philo sunglasses in Germany. Moritz Scholz/Getty Images As photos have emerged from fall fashion weeks around the globe, one accessory has made a consistent appearance: chunky sunglasses resembling ski goggles.The oversize silhouette has also been named one of the trending styles for fall across TikTok, where people have showcased their designer dupes from brands like Jimmy Fairly.The real things, though, are the Phoebe Philo Bombé sunglasses. The oversize shades cost $750 and are sold in four shades of brown. Read next Amanda Krause is a Senior Reporter at Business Insider covering a variety of lifestyle topics.Her work at BI includes profiles of beauty moguls, analyses of celebrity fashion, reviews of trending products, expert interviews across topics, features about booming small businesses and lucrative side hustles, and live coverage of award shows, pageants, and other events. Amanda has also widely covered Disney brands and theme parks, writing everything from slideshows about her experiences on Disney cruises to breaking-news stories focused on major changes and layoffs within the company. She previously appeared on CBS in 2024 to discuss the Met Gala and won an Anthem Award in 2023 for her work on Business Insider's package "Better Me."Amanda graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a degree in Communications and Journalism, and has more than seven years of experience in the lifestyle space.You can email her at akrause@businessinsider.com.ExpertiseFashion, celebrity style, beauty, lifestyle trends, and Disney theme parks. Fashion Style Luxury More Style & Success