- With 80% of the high summer womenswear collection priced at £25 or less - and 92% of swimwear at £20 or under - Tu delivers standout style at exceptional value
- Elevated fabrications define the collection, from 100% linen and crisp poplin to crochet, lace, suede, cutwork and embroidery
- Prints increase fivefold, while standout skirt silhouettes, balloon leg trousers and modern co ords set a confident trend direction
High summer womenswear for effortless, modern dressing
This May, Tu unveils its new high summer womenswear collection, balancing polished summer dressing with everyday wearability. Designed for city days, long weekends and summer escapes alike, the collection introduces standout skirts, balloon-leg trousers, relaxed co-ords and elevated linen in a palette of sun-drenched tones.
Landing across May, June, July and August, the phased drops continue Tu’s focus on trend-led style at accessible prices, with 80% of the collection priced at £25 or less.
Elevated fabrics and considered design details
Fabrication plays a central role this season, with real suede, crisp poplin, crochet, lace and embroidery bringing texture and dimension to relaxed silhouettes. 100% linen, which launched in April, has already outperformed expectations as demand for elevated warm-weather dressing continues to grow.
Key trends: relaxed silhouettes, denim and statement prints
Skirts, balloon-leg trousers and relaxed co-ords shape the season’s silhouette direction, while utility cargos revisit nineties influence through cleaner lines and lighter fabrics. Denim remains central to the collection, with jorts and boy shorts reinforcing the season’s relaxed mood. With 40% of denim styles priced under £20, trend-led updates remain highly accessible
This year’s print direction has expanded significantly - five times that of last summer - with stripes, spots and checks already seeing an exceptional early response and new styles landing across the season.
Summer dressing redefined: swimwear, footwear and accessories
Swimwear takes a more fashion-focused direction, with embellishment, cut-outs and bold graphic prints designed to move beyond the poolside. Alongside stronger styling credentials, the category continues to deliver on value and functionality, with 92% of styles priced at £20 or under and 79% crafted from UPF50+ fabrics.
Footwear and accessories build on this momentum, introducing new refined leather and suede options from £20, alongside playful seasonal staples such as jelly flip flops and oversized summer bags.
Versatile pieces designed to work harder
With womenswear digital sales now more than one and a half times higher than two years ago, this latest collection arrives at a moment of strong and continued online demand. Together, the phased launch and elevated design direction highlight the growing appetite for Tu’s contemporary, easy to style womenswear.
Melinda Harris“High summer is all about effortless confidence. This season, we’ve focused on modern silhouettes, elevated textures and colour that brings energy to everyday dressing. I’m especially drawn to our fiery red balloon-leg trousers - they capture the balance between statement style and ease perfectly.”
“As always, we’re continuing to push quality and design forward while staying grounded in value, creating pieces that feel current, versatile and easy to wear.”
Tu Director of Product
Selected pieces are available now, with further drops landing between May and August online at tu.co.uk, argos.co.uk as well as in selected Sainsbury’s supermarkets. Prices start from £5, with clothing available in UK sizes 6–26 and footwear in UK sizes 3–8.
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About Tu
Tu has been inspiring fashion confidence since its launch in 2004, offering design-led, excellent quality and great value fashion across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.
The sixth largest clothing retailer in the UK by volume, Tu helps customers fulfil their clothing missions everyday by offering everything from a broad range of lingerie, lounge and nightwear, the latest denim fits alongside key fashion pieces, everyday essentials and school wear. Tu also offers a range of specialist sizes with its own brand Petites and Maternity offers, as well as working with selected partners to keeps the whole family’s wardrobe updated with fashion that makes you feel good.
Tu is aware of its impact on the world around it and has stretching sustainability targets to achieve, from key raw materials usage to greater transparency in its supply chain – all measured using the Higg Index.
Tu clothing is available to buy online at Tu and Argos as well as in over 400 selected Sainsbury’s stores.
May 2026
Q&A
- Tu’s high summer 2026 collection focuses on relaxed silhouettes, elevated fabrics and bold prints, including balloon-leg trousers, standout skirts, lightweight co-ords, stripes and checks and updated denim such as jorts and boy shorts.
- The collection is defined by elevated, warm-weather fabrics, including 100% linen, crisp cotton poplin, crochet, lace, embroidery and suede, bringing texture and versatility to everyday summer dressing.
- Yes - 80% of the high summer womenswear collection is priced at £25 or less, with strong focus on accessible, trend-led fashion without compromising on quality or design.
- Tu’s swimwear takes a more fashion-led direction, featuring cut-outs, embellishment and bold prints, with 92% of styles priced at £20 or under and 79% made from UPF50+ fabrics for added functionality.
- Yes - denim remains a key part of the collection, with 40% of styles priced under £20, including relaxed fits designed for effortless summer styling.
- Tu’s high summer collection is available online at tu.co.uk and argos.co.uk, as well as in over 400 selected Sainsbury’s supermarkets across the UK.
- You can shop Tu’s new in womenswear online here - Tu New in | Tu Clothing
- Yes - Tu offers a free Click & Collect service on orders over £10, available from over 1,000 participating Sainsbury’s and Sainsbury’s in Argos stores across the UK. Customers can choose a convenient store at checkout, and once the parcel arrives, there is a 10-day window to collect it, making it a flexible and easy way to shop Tu clothing online.
- Tu combines trend-led design, accessible price points and elevated fabrications, offering pieces that feel current, versatile and easy to wear.
- The collection lands in phased drops from May through to August 2026, ensuring a steady flow of newness across the season.