Female friendship, strength and creativity were the central themes of Ottolinger's Spring/Summer 2026 show, titled "Girlfriend." A tribute to the power of these connections, the show explored how women uplift and challenge each other and turned these gestures into fashion.Ottolinger makes all the aspects of friendship visible, the resilience, the tested trust and the strength born from vulnerability, reshaping these into sharp edges, straps and plenty of mesh. The familiar use of leather, sheers...

Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 closes the month's womenswear circuit, but the energy was unbelievable. The city braced itself for a wave of debuts and fresh leadership across its biggest houses. First up was Jonathan Anderson's debut at Dior, a highly anticipated moment attended by brand ambassadors and friends of the brand, including Rosalía and Jisoo. Chanel also welcomed a major shift this season as Matthieu Blazy made his debut at the helm of the luxury brand. Meanwhile, Maison Margi...

It's a low-slung summer, according to Sean McGirr and McQueen. As the brand showcased its Spring/Summer 2026 collection in Paris this season, a wave of familiarity filled the air. Revisiting the house's archives and originals, the collection reinterpreted statement McQueen pieces like the skull scarf, the bumster and the marching band jacket through a new lens.Exploring the relationship between "carnal restraint and release," the daring collection looked at themes like desire, deliverance and "r...

For Spring/Summer 2026, Lacoste took us to where the spirit of sport begins, the locker room. Transforming the historic Hall Eiffel in Paris into an immersive pre-game sanctuary, the space saw cascading shower curtains, steamed glass panels and an atmosphere thick with anticipation. It was a set that captured both the adrenaline of imminent competition and the vulnerability of preparation, offering an ode to pre-game rituals, familiar to both champions and us amateurs alike.Creative Director Pel...