Forget Cottagecore! Chanel Just Made "Mushroomcore" the Biggest Trend of 2026

Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2026 fashion haute couture show, creative director Matthieu Blazy’s first collection with the brand, sent me into new realms of awe. It sent models down a runway surrounded by giant, multicolored mushroom sculptures that looked like they had been plucked straight out of Alice in Wonderland. And not the slightly creepy Tim Burton version (though the mushrooms had very much the same vibe as that movie), but the dreamy, “I want to live here forever” version where everything looks soft and ethereal.

If you found yourself watching that show thinking, "I need this energy in my living room immediately," you're not alone. The mushroom aesthetic, or mushroomcore (cottagecore’s slightly more whimsical cousin), as I like to call it, has been quietly taking over my Pinterest board for a while now.

Here's how to bring that same playful, Alice in Wonderland magic into your own home without needing a runway or Karl Lagerfeld's budget.

Get the Look

Start with Mushrooms (Obviously)

Obviously, the star of this look is the mushrooms. But we're not talking about the brown mushrooms you toss in your stir fry. We’re talking decorative mushroom statues, ceramic or pottery figurines, wooden sculptures, and even mushroom-shaped furniture.

This Blue Rose pottery mushroom from Target has a super unique pattern on it and would look great on a mantel or desk. Also from Target, this Melrose mushroom statue is perfect garden decor as it’s bronze with iron accents.

Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2026 runway show featured oversized mushroom statues in soft pastel and jewel colors. When you go shopping for mushroom decorations, be sure to look for things that make you feel like you have to pinch yourself just in case you’re dreaming it. For example, off-white stems with green and white spots, or lavender with gold dots. The goal should be whimsy, not looking like you’re studying mushrooms.

Be sure to mix different heights and sizes to really get the same look. Start with a few smaller mushroom pieces in one group, followed by a medium height piece in a brighter color as your statement.

You can find mushroom decorations at places like Anthropologie, Target's Opalhouse line, Etsy (a goldmine for handmade ceramic mushrooms), or even thrift stores if you're patient and lucky. I once found a vintage set of three ceramic mushrooms at Goodwill for $4 total, and I've never felt more like I won the lottery.

Layer in Bright, Playful Florals

Now for the flowers, my favorite! Along with their mushroom installations, Chanel added breathtaking pink trees that looked like pink weeping willows.

Flower-wise, look for blooms with interesting shapes and textures: ranunculus (which kind of look like little garden roses), anemones (with dramatic black centers that give off serious Alice vibes), spray roses, sweet peas, or even dahlias. And here's a fun fact: some flowers actually do look like mushrooms. Celosia, particularly the brain variety, has that rounded shape that looks so much like mushroom caps.

Mix Your Containers Thoughtfully

What to put flowers in is where a lot of people get stuck, but here's the truth: your vases don't all need to match. If anything, it’s better if they don’t.

When mixing mushroom figurines with flowers, the key is all about grouping. That means putting your mushroom pieces together rather than scattering them around randomly, and placing your flowers close by but not directly on top of them.

Use small glass vases, vintage ceramic containers, or even colorful pottery in earthy tones that will complement your mushroom decor. If your mushroom decor is more in the realm of pastel colors, choose vases in cream, soft terracotta, or lighter green. If your mushrooms are jewel-toned, go with deeper colored ceramics or even colored glass that picks up those hues.

And don't stress about perfection here. A mismatched collection of vintage vases from your grandmother's attic mixed with a couple of finds from HomeGoods is just right.

Play with Texture and Layers

The Chanel runway wasn't just about mushrooms and flowers; it was about creating an entire world. Bring in natural elements like moss (real or faux), small pieces of driftwood, or even decorative stones. You can buy faux moss like this one on Amazon.

A small patch of sheet moss under your mushroom decor instantly makes it feel like they're growing from an enchanted forest floor, and it lasts forever without any maintenance, which is perfect for those of us who kill even fake plants. (No judgment. We've all been there.)

A Little Magic

At the end of the day, the reason Chanel’s mushroom world hit me so deeply is that it gave me something I think we’re all craving: a little magic and escape.

So go find your mushrooms. Pick your flowers. And if anyone asks why you have a collection of decorative fungi on your table, just tell them Chanel said it was fine.