“Trends & Modern Designs” The New Burda Style Issue for April 2026

This April issue helps you create a spring and summer wardrobe that is feminine, modern, and easy to wear. In this issue find 29 new creations, including 9 illustrated step-by-step tutorials, 5 Curvy models, and 4 designs for men.

Highlights of Burda Style Magazine #04/2026

• The iconic model of this edition is inspired by the royal court with the suit worn by Princess Diana in 1992. Discover the historical moments behind this look and how Princess Diana established herself as a true fashion icon.
• “Modern Couture in Soft Tones”: these pieces embody the perfect balance between vintage charm and contemporary elegance. Retro-inspired silhouettes are enhanced with delicate pastel shades (vanilla, lilac, and lime blossom green) to create looks full of freshness and sophistication.
• Set sail with the “Relaxed Chic Cruise” collection, where the spirit of travel blends with a clean and luminous aesthetic. Crisp cuts meet bright white, floral prints, and summery stripes. Available in both standard and Curvy sizes, this collection celebrates a natural, lightweight elegance perfect for strolling in style, from lively city streets to sunny seaside escapes.
• The Best of Men collection: a selection of easy-to-sew designs featuring lightweight shirts, simple linen cuts, and breathable fabrics—perfect for sunny days and summer getaways.
• Bonus: a vest and wide, flowing trousers set sewn in satin-finish viscose.

This spring, let yourself be inspired by creations that reflect your personal style and bring a touch of freshness to every day.

The “Fashion Icon” section pays tribute to one of Princess Diana’s most memorable looks! Here, the iconic 1992 suit is reinterpreted as a sewing project to make yourself, perfectly illustrating the balance between heritage and modernity.

My iconic sewing pattern: the timless 1992 suit. During her visit to the Taj Mahal, Diana wore an outfit that became legendary, featuring a structured Spencer jacket paired with a purple wrap skirt and a matching belt. With its clean lines and striking color contrast, this suit perfectly embodies the elegance of power dress, creating a timeless silhouette in which precision of cut and balance of proportions are essential.

Princess Diana, a timeless style icon.

Among the most photographed women in the world, Princess Diana evolved under the public eye, moving from a young woman with a romantic and delicate style in the 1980s to a true international fashion reference. Over time, her style became more defined with sharper cuts, structured silhouettes, and bold choices. She did not simply follow trends, she influenced them, using fashion as a language to express confidence, modernity, and closeness with the public.

Retro chic fashion lights up with elegant pastel shades (vanilla, lilac and lime green) that bring freshness and refinement to the season’s silhouettes. This trend combines retro silhouettes with a pastel palette, to be worn alone or together, for looks that are delicate, luminous and distinctly modern.

Trousers 108B and Waistcoat 116
This silhouette revisits timeless tailoring with a modern touch. The 116 top, designed as a waistcoat with a straight neckline and wide straps, stands out with its concealed button placket finished with a decorative button, creating a clean and elegant look. It pairs perfectly with the 108B trousers, featuring a straight, wide leg and fitted at the waist thanks to a waistband and darts. With a discreet side zipper and a hand-finished invisible hem, these versatile trousers perfectly complement the waistcoat 116 to create a chic and contemporary outfit.

Blouse 115
The 115 blouse is made from butter-yellow batiste, a soft and luminous pastel shade. It fits perfectly into the retro chic trend of the 1990s, very present this season. Its bib with fine vertical pleats visually elongates the silhouette, while the seams and shoulder yoke structure the line with precision. The peplum highlights the waist and adds movement to the ensemble.

The silhouettes play with the harmony of marine and natural shades, the richness of textures and the precision of lines. Airy viscose, graphic jacquard and controlled volumes create pieces that are both light and structured, where the chic seaside spirit is expressed through a subtle balance of comfort, freshness and timeless sophistication.

Dress 119
To sew in sizes 46 to 56, this airy maxi dress is an easy model and stands out as the perfect piece for the warm season. Its V-neckline, double drawstring ties at the shoulders and deep armholes create a fluid and refined silhouette. The XXL floral print enhances the satin, a noble and lightweight fabric that captures the light and follows movement gracefully.

Sweater 101: pattern highlighted in pink
An icon of a maritime wardrobe, the striped top is reinvented here in a more minimalist and graphic version. Covered shoulders and wide sleeves that taper towards the hem add contemporary volume, creating a silhouette that is both relaxed and structured. The pink highlight of the month: these pattern pieces are highlighted in pink on the pattern sheet, making them practical and easy to find!

The Best Of Collection: simple cuts and lightweight fabrics bring the essentials of the sunny season into a men’s wardrobe designed for both the city and holidays.

Shirt 125 and Trousers 126
This summer silhouette for men, to sew in sizes 48 to 56, focuses on the natural elegance of linen and relaxed cuts. The shirt 125, made from lightweight linen, stands out with its clean lines, patch chest pockets, and horn buttons that enhance its authentic style. It pairs perfectly with the trousers 126, a masculine and relaxed design that tapers slightly towards the hem. Together, they create a comfortable, chic, and easy-to-wear summer outfit.

Blouse 111
With its V-shaped silhouette, maxi ruffles that structure the shoulders, and a tie belt, this top reinvents the summer T-shirt into a hybrid and ultra-stylish piece. Made from soft pastel neon-green denim, it plays with contrasts between volume and a pop spirit. A sculptural design inspired by the 1980s, as striking as it is easy to wear every day.

Extra Designs: Top 109 and Trousers 108 A

Inspired by iconic outfits, this look revisits the minimalism of the 1990s while adding a contemporary dimension: a more conscious approach to fashion, where the beauty of the lines meets the choice of responsible fibers. The top 109, sleeveless, expresses fluid femininity with its wrap-style effect and V-neckline. Made from satin-finish eco-friendly viscose, it captivates with its airy drape and timeless deep blue color. It is worn with the trousers 108 A, high-waisted with a wide cut, which lengthen the silhouette. Made from the same eco-responsible flowing viscose, they stand out thanks to a hand-sewn hem for a refined finish.

Loose shapes and soft lines: oversized fashion brings a refined sense of ease to the look, combining comfort with modern elegance. Far from rigid silhouettes, it favors free-flowing and airy cuts for subtle sophistication.

Blouse 124
An Easy model, quick and simple to sew: this chic version of the T-shirt stands out with its loose fit and gathered shoulders, which give the fabric beautiful movement. The narrow sleeves elegantly balance the volumes.

Pullover 126
Rather casual, this sleeveless sweater with a deep neckline focuses on simple geometric shapes, especially the rectangle, a key element in contemporary fashion. A timeless classic that is easy to sew, combining modern style with freedom of movement.

Discover these and many more designs in Burda Style magazine 04/2026, currently available in shops and on our website burdastyle.com.