Paris Fashion Week
SS26

Alexander McQueen delivered some red carpet stunners. These included a gold sequined tank top dress with trailing white feather ruffles, and a spectacular parachute gown which he said symbolized release.
Designed by creative director Seán McGirr, explored themes of nature, rebellion, and raw instinct, drawing inspiration from the 1973 film The Wicker Man. Models wore British military jackets that were cropped and slashed, "liberated" corset details, and flowing fringe details on accessories and garments. The collection featured provocative elements such as butt-crack slits and metal tops.

Titled “Dancer in the Dark,” the collection was shown at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, a museum-space chosen intentionally to evoke more than just a fashion show: “less like a runway and more like a museum visit.”
The craftsmanship was undeniable; the impact unforgettable. One of the standout pieces from the collection was a striking suit entirely made from 6000 paintbrushes.
Designed by Daniel Roseberry.

Thom Browne landed like a sci‑fi fairytale, featuring extra-terrestrial motifs, space alien heads, exaggerated proportions on his signature striped suits, and metallic gowns that transformed his tailoring into otherworldly costume.

By Anthony Vaccarello.
The Trocadéro gardens, dressed in thousands of hydrangeas arranged into the iconic YSL monogram, set the stage for the Saint Lauren show. Bold colours, Trench coats, Puffy sleeves, Pencil skirts & stilettos, Leather reigned supreme, with sharp-shouldered jackets and trench coats nodding to the power-dressing of the 80’s with dresses of ruffles and cascading fabric.

For Spring/Summer 2026, Miuccia Prada paid tribute to working women everywhere, spotlighting the apron as “a universal symbol of work.”
German actress Sandra Hüller opened the show, followed by a roll call of familiar faces — Richard E. Grant, Towa Bird, Cortisa Star, Milla Jovovich, and Daniel Blumberg among them.

Debut for Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez,  
The show featured a collection with bold contrasts, inspired by Spanish heritage and American modernism, with elements like sculptural tailoring, precise leatherwork, and oversized knits. Notable pieces included clear-heeled shoes, dresses with bold colors and contrasting hips, and an emphasis on craftsmanship and contrasting textures. 

Michael Rider sent out fluid overcoats and languid suiting. Shoulders were sloped and lapels enlarged to dramatic effect, Tight argyle knits, Pedal pushers and barrel-legged jeans, big, embossed plate-buckle belts, Clunky gold chains and knotted silk scarves in preppy-bourgeois style.

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut was an artful blend of 1950s glamour and signature Balenciaga which was one of the standout shows of the season with a return to elegance and elements of futurism. The collection featured archival shapes like sack dresses and cocoon silhouettes, paired with a vibrant color palette, while incorporating subtle nods to predecessors like oversized eyewear from Demna's era.

Themed "Come Together," focusing on sustainability and ethical fashion.
A blend of masculine and feminine styles, creating a "force of dichotomies", Silhouettes combined broad-shouldered blazers and wide trousers with flowing gowns, Strong tailoring like corseted shapes and sculptural elements were paired with oversized jackets and flared skirts.

Designed by Haider Ackermann, the collection focused on a theme of "seduction as dialogue"
A blend of sharp tailoring and provocative eveningwear, with a colour palette mixing dark tones with vibrant jewelled and pastel hues. Key elements included slinky, body-hugging dresses, sheer lace, and menswear with a modern, polished feel. 

The debut of new creative director Miguel Castro Freitas.
The collection, unveiled in a Brutalist underground parking space, presented a modern reinvention of the iconic Mugler silhouette with a focus on structured, architectural forms and a palette of neutrals, double-faced wool, satin, and matte jewels. It paid homage to the brand's heritage with references to precision tailoring, power silhouettes, and a nostalgic nod to the glamour of old Hollywood. 

Titled "Fireflies," was presented at Paris Fashion Week under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele. The show featured a mix of sleek tailoring and embellished, vintage-inspired pieces, with designs meant to represent hope and resistance in dark times, inspired by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Key elements included sequins, flowing gowns, high-waisted skirts, and bold color palettes.