I want to start this off by saying that I did not plan to write this story. I was actually editing someone else's market when I suddenly found myself in a Zara hole. It was an out-of-body experience. One second, I was checking on stock, and then the next, I had 20+ tabs open and a shopping cart full of pieces I couldn't for the life of me edit down. I ended up just ordering most of them, mostly because, with Zara, you never know when something will sell out forever. So many people shop on the website that there's always a risk of missing out on something really good if you don't just click purchase the second you find it. My order hasn't arrived yet, but if you're as afraid of shopping-induced FOMO as I am, you'll want to get yours placed sooner rather than later.

From $100 leather jackets to the embroidered midi skirt that started this entire journey (it's that good), the list of new October Zara items below is full of winners—no duds. Good on you if you're able to scroll past even one piece and not at least click on the product for a closer look. My willpower certainly wasn't strong enough. Beaded bags, low-profile loafers, and jacquard jackets are all included too. There's something for everyone, really, but you'll figure that out quickly once you start scrolling.

ZARA Faux Leather Shoulder Pad Trench Jacket

This jacket, with just jeans and kitten heels, is enough to garner compliments from at least five passersby.

Zw Collection Embroidered Midi Skirt

This is the skirt that started it all. Shout-out to Michelle Scanga for finding it and unintentionally forcing me to look at every single item on Zara's website.

Zw Collection Beaded Handbag

This bag has serious star power.

ZARA Georgette Lace Camisole

It's good for the bedroom, sure, but imagine this top paired with jeans or even leather pants.

Zw Collection Printed Maxi Dress

Just a really pretty dress you can wear with a fur coat in the winter and heeled sandals in the summer.

ZARA Leather Heeled Mules

Don't wait. These are almost gone.

ZARA Paisley Print Scarf

There are so many cool ways to style this paisley shawl. Just look at how Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, and Zoë Kravitz did it.

ZARA Wool V-Neck Sweater

A perfect lightweight knit for layering.

Zw Collection Lace Lingerie-Style Top

The back of this top is even prettier than the front, and that's saying something.

ZARA Leather Loafers

Little red loafers will never hurt your outfit.

Zw Collection Printed Midi Skirt

This skirt looks designer-quality.

ZARA Acetate Hair Claw Clip

Very The Row coded.

Zw Collection Water-Repellent Balloon Jacket

The red sleeves are such a fun touch.

Zw Collection 100% Leather Midi Dress

Such a chic fall and winter dress to wear with tights.

ZARA Leather Clutch

Is eggplant the new regal purple?

ZARA Fringed Tie-Style Scarf

The do-it-all accessory that every It girl is wearing in 2026.

ZARA Leather Wedge Shoes

These are seriously elegant.

Zw Collection Jacquard Midi Coat

Zoom in on this coat.

Zw Collection Embroidered Top

The details look so expensive.

ZARA Printed Ramie Sarong Skirt

Trade in the tank for a thick sweater for an unexpected outfit option for chillier weather.

ZARA Leather Heeled Sandals

I've been really into chunkier heels of late.

ZARA 100% Leather Belted Jacket

If it's good enough for Dree Hemingway, it's good enough for me.

ZARA Elongated Shoulder Bag

This bag is so elegant and chic.

ZARA Combination Jewel Earrings

Big baroque earrings are staging a comeback.

Zw Collection 100% Silk Lace Skirt

A level up from your everyday black skirts.

ZARA Leather Slingback Shoes

Flats that look like heels are a fashion sweet spot.