The M&S sale has landed – and these are the steals fashion editors are racing to buy before they sell out

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Whether you are packing for a sun-soaked Mediterranean escape or navigating a summer heatwave back home, the annual Marks & Spencer summer sale is a good place to turn for all your sartorial needs. 

The M&S sale has officially launched for summer 2026, and it offers a good balance between resort-ready wear and summer-in-the-city essentials.  

Leading the charge are breezy linen and fluid wide-leg trousers that look tailored, while still offering airy comfort when it’s boiling outside. There are also lots of beach-ready co-ords for poolside lounging or sunset drinks.

If there is one hero piece that sent fashion editors into a frenzy when it was first released, it is the faux leather weave jacket. Featuring an intricate woven texture and a rich, modern finish, it is the ultimate transitional layer to drape over summer dresses now and carry straight into autumn.

The collection also leans heavily into this season’s dominant trend: boudoir-inspired satin and lace-detailed pieces. From delicate camisoles to slinky slip dresses, these are pieces to snap up in the sale, because the look will still be going strong into next year.

Whether you’re hunting for high-summer holiday heroes or clever investment pieces to elevate your warm-weather rotation, here are the best steals to add to your basket before they sell out.