What are the top Pinterest trends for 2026? Here’s how to use them to elevate your brand aesthetic!
If you’re planning your content, visuals, or brand strategy for 2026, Pinterest’s annual trend report is a must-read. Backed by billions of searches and data from their 482 million monthly users, the Pinterest Predicts 2026 report gives an insight-rich look into what audiences will crave this year.
We paired each of Pinterest’s biggest 2026 trend predictions with elevated Haute Stock imagery so you can visualize how to bring each one to life in your own content and branding.
Cool Blue
Think of this as a visual breath of fresh air. In 2026, Pinterest predicts a rise in glacier tones, powdery pastels, and ice-cold sophistication.
How to use Cool Blue in your branding:
- Incorporate icy blues into your branding by choosing imagery, backgrounds and textures that feature blue tones.
- Design social templates using cool tones to evoke calm, focus, and modernity
Haute Stock imagery to use:
- The Blueprint workspace collection for coaches and online business owners
- Bleu Ceil collection for feel-good airy lifestyle brands
- The Solopreneur collection for photographers, designers and creative brands
Poetcore
Romanticizing the writing life is in. Oversized knits, vintage blazers, and cozy corners are the mood.
How to use the Poetcore in your branding:
- Share thought-leader posts with visuals of journals, books, and intimate workspace scenes
- Lean into warm lighting, nostalgic textures, and timeless outfits in your imagery
- Perfect for coaches, authors, and educators building a soft-yet-smart brand
Haute Stock imagery to use for the Poetcore Trend:
- Academia collection for workspace and reading inspired imagery
- Bureau for professional working woman vibes in deep tones
- Urban Couple for lifestyle imagery that romanticizes everyday life
Laced Up
Lace is everywhere again—and it’s not just for weddings. This trend celebrates delicate details, romantic femininity, and tactile beauty.
How to use the Laced Up trend for brands:
- Weave lace textures into your website and email design elements
- Choose stock photos with soft, layered lace for an intimate vibe
- Great for lifestyle brands, coaches, and creatives who embrace softness with strength
Haute Stock imagery to use:
- Any of our beautiful wedding collections for wedding professionals and event planners
- The Wedding Planner collection for creative process and romantic imagery
- Hideaway and Countryside for lace inspired imagery with a vintage aesthetic
Glamoratti
Maximalism is back, and it’s dripping in gold. Think oversized jewelry, power suits, bold nails, and luxury.
How to use the Glamoratti aesthetic for your brand:
- Use Haute Stock images with gold accents, champagne toasts, and bold styling for launches
- Bold, editorial-inspired visuals are perfect for event promos and personal brand reveals
- Highlight luxe, celebratory moments in your content calendar
Haute Stock imagery to use:
- Your choice of thousands of editorial aesthetic images inside the Haute Stock membership
- Editor’s Note or Noir for a particularly luxe workspace vibe perfect for coaches and marketers
- Ladies’ Night has a particularly Glamoratti feel. Or Toasting with champagne imagery in any of our Celebrations collections
Mystic Outlands
Nature becomes a dreamscape in this mystical travel aesthetic. Expect moody greens, foggy cliffs, and sacred solitude.
How to use the Mystic Outlands trend for your brand:
- Tap into this trend for wellness retreats, meditation, manifesting, or journaling product promos
- Create a storytelling series using beautiful landscapes
- Lean into raw, untouched environments to position your brand as grounded and intentional
Haute Stock imagery to use:
- The enchanting self-care and wellness imagery found in our Mist Collection
- The beautiful landscapes scenes in our Getaway or Lush Collections
- Explore luxury color palettes for wellness brands with grounding green tones
Pen Pals
Snail mail is getting a revival. Expect handwritten notes, custom stationery, and an emphasis on personal touches.
How to use the Pen Pals Trend in your branding:
- Elevate your packaging design, Instagram posts and email graphics with handwritten elements
- Use flat lays of stationery and calligraphy for product features and seasonal promotions
- Ideal for creatives, product-based businesses, and slow-living brands
Haute Stock imagery to use:
- Search for “calligraphy”, “envelopes” or “stationery” in the Haute Stock member library
- Get started with our Cards and Calligraphy collection
- Try any of our beautiful wedding collections as they include gorgeous stationery flatlays
Vamp Romantic
Moody is magnetic. This trend mixes gothic elegance with romantic edge—think dark lips, lace, and candlelit glamour.
How to use Vamp Romantic in your branding:
- Launch a bold product line or content series with luxe, after-dark visuals
- Use cherry red, jet black, and moody lighting in your imagery
- Best for bold beauty, editorial, or mysterious personal brands
Haute Stock imagery to use:
- Try one of our burgundy inspired collections like Bordeaux or Merlot
- Use Ladies’ Night for a romantic glam aesthetic
- Search “moody beauty”, “luxe romantic” or “moody glam imagery” inside the Haute Stock library
Opera Aesthetic
Life’s a stage—and your brand is the main character. Pinterest predicts vintage glamour, dramatic silhouettes, and a celebration of opulence.
How to use Opera Aesthetic for your brand:
- Tap into this aesthetic for event marketing, launches, or creative direction
- Embrace drama with red roses, gold gowns, and vintage details
- Ideal for fashion brands, creatives, and anyone who isn’t afraid to make a scene
Haute Stock imagery to use:
- Use our new collections Shimmer or Merlot for a sultry romantic vibe
- Search for “Parisian apartment” or “European glam” in the Haute Stock library
- Try our Love in Bloom collection for romantic red florals and flowing fabrics
Key Takeaways
- Pinterest Predicts annual trend report is a powerful visual forecast for brand aesthetics
- Gen Z and Millennials are driving trends toward nostalgia, maximalism, and storytelling
- Haute Stock has curated collections to help you tap into each look effortlessly
- Use these insights to plan your 2026 content with purpose and style
Ready to bring these trends into your brand?
Want to dive deeper into the data behind these visual shifts? Explore the full Pinterest Trends 2026 report for even more insight into what your audience is searching for this year.
Then bring those trends to life with Haute Stock’s curated image collections, Canva templates, and design assets. Whether you’re planning a rebrand or refreshing your content strategy, the Haute Stock membership gives you everything you need to stay ahead of the curve and on trend. Join Haute Stock today and start creating content your dream clients are already pinning.
