The fashion world is always evolving, with trends coming and going faster than we can keep up. In 2025, Vogue made a bold statement at the Met Gala by declaring that boobs are back in fashion. This declaration set the tone for the rest of the year, as cleavage took center stage on red carpets all around the world. However, as we move into 2026, a new trend is emerging that is set to steal the spotlight – bum cleavage.
The bumster trend first made waves back in Alexander McQueen’s spring 1995 collection, and it has seen several resurgences since then. In the latest McQueen collection for spring 2026, model Alex Consani strutted down the runway in a pair of ruffled red lace trousers that accentuated her backside. The trousers were designed in a way that pushed her bottom over the top of the leather waistband, creating a cheeky yet stylish look.
Celebrities have also been quick to embrace this daring trend. At the 2024 Met Gala, Kendall Jenner turned heads in a never-before-worn archival Givenchy dress by Alexander McQueen, with a sheer panel that offered a subtle peek at her backside. In 2025, Zoë Kravitz and Hailey Bieber took the trend to new heights. Kravitz stunned at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in a custom black Saint Laurent dress that featured a sheer rhinestone-dotted back panel, showcasing her derrière. Bieber followed suit at the GQ Man of the Year Awards, sporting a noughties-inspired whale tail peeking out from her sheer beaded dress.
With the resurgence of bumsters on the runway and A-list celebrities daring to bare their backsides, it begs the question – will 2026 be the year of the crack? Only time will tell as we eagerly await to see how this trend unfolds in the coming months. Whether you’re a fashion risk-taker or prefer to play it safe, there’s no denying that the fashion world is always full of surprises, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds in store.
