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Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rarely does a fashion season carry as much promise of change as Spring\/Summer 2026. With a remarkable 15 designer debuts across the major houses, the industry waited with bated breath for something spectacular\u2014a definitive changing of the guard, a bold staking of territory. How far would this rising generation go once it assumed full creative control?<\/p>\n

Yet when the shift arrived, it was surprisingly measured. Whether it was Jonathan Anderson\u2019s debut at Dior or Matthieu Blazy\u2019s first outing for Chanel, this new class of creative directors appeared acutely aware of the legacies they inherited\u2014and uninterested in overturning them. The notes accompanying Anderson\u2019s debut Dior womenswear collection spoke of \u201can empathy with history, a willingness to decode its language\u2026 not to erase it, but to store it.\u201d<\/p>\n

That sentiment resonated across the Spring\/Summer 2026 runways. Savoir-faire took centre stage, from leather goods at Herm\u00e8s and Bottega Veneta to the crisp, delicate tailoring at Chanel. Archival signatures were revisited, house codes subtly recalibrated. It feels timely. Beyond creative musical chairs, the industry continues to grapple with tariffs, economic uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence. By standing firm in craftsmanship and heritage, fashion anchors itself to something enduring. This season, reinvention lay in rediscovery.<\/p>\n

Codes of Honour<\/h3>\n
\"BOTTEGA
BOTTEGA VENETA SS26<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For designers inheriting formidable legacies, the mandate was clear: reinterpret house codes without dismantling them. Jonathan Anderson opened his Dior debut with an airy bow-adorned gown before reworking the Bar jacket in Donegal tweed, its sculptural cut-outs signalling his subversive touch. At Chanel, Matthieu Blazy returned to the skirt suit, rendering it in sheer handwoven knit and subtly distorting the camellia motif. Elsewhere, craft spoke louder than symbolism. Louise Trotter refreshed Bottega Veneta\u2019s intrecciato in serpentine coats and skirts, while at Celine, Michael Rider fused preppy American ease with silks that nodded to the C\u00e9line Vipiana era.<\/p>\n

Drama Queens<\/h3>\n
\"CHANEL
CHANEL SS26<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is quiet luxury finally waning? This season\u2019s embrace of maximalism may take many forms\u2014fringe, ruffles, statement skirts\u2014but the message is consistent: drama has returned, and with conviction. Saint Laurent and Chanel made a compelling case for theatrical eveningwear, sending out voluminous nylon gowns and vibrant, feathered skirts. Givenchy and Chlo\u00e9 offered a more romantic interpretation, with frothy ruffles and soft plumes. For those less persuaded by overt sentimentality, Bottega Veneta countered with metallic-fringed jackets and skirts that felt precise rather than precious.<\/p>\n

Twenties Redux<\/h3>\n
\"FERRAGAMO
FERRAGAMO SS26.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The flapper\u2014long a symbol of 20th-century liberation\u2014re-emerges for spring\/summer 2026. In the 1920s, dropped waists and swaying hemlines signalled newfound freedom; a century later, they feel equally resonant. Today\u2019s interpretation favours detail over costume. Chanel showcased intricate knitwork, while Tory Burch presented hand-seeded beading. At Ferragamo, Maximilian Davis charted a less familiar course, exploring African influences on the Art Deco movement through fluid silk shift dresses and sculptural geometric tailoring.<\/p>\n

Hips don’t lie<\/h3>\n
\"DIOR
DIOR SS26<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maximalism extends beyond surface embellishment. One of the season\u2019s most striking statements arrived in the exaggeration of silhouette\u2014particularly at the hips. At times, the effect was subtle: the peplum flare of Dior\u2019s Bar jacket, viscose ruffles accentuating a Max Mara midi skirt. Elsewhere, proportions edged toward the theatrical. At Dior, Jonathan Anderson draped jersey gowns over pronounced, 18th-century-inspired panniers. Simone Rocha, Erdem, and Jean Paul Gaultier focused on corsetry and structured hip padding to sculpt the waist-to-hip ratio. Whether a nod to historic tailoring or a commentary on contemporary body modification, the message was clear: in 2026, the focus shifts to the hip.<\/p>\n

Fine Duning<\/h3>\n
\"ELIE
ELIE SAAB SS26<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The shifting sands of fashion have settled into a sun-bleached, windswept aesthetic for Spring\/Summer 2026. Desert-inflected dressing emerges in myriad interpretations. Herm\u00e8s and Acne Studios took a utilitarian approach, pairing khaki separates with leather harnesses and jackets. Chanel and Proenza Schouler went subtle, with an earthy palette of rich browns and sandy beige tones. The Middle Eastern influence was unmistakable. Elie Saab did not fully embrace cinematic spectacle, yet gauzy drapery and serpentine motifs underscored the designer\u2019s Lebanese heritage.<\/p>\n

Crop Culture<\/h3>\n
\"GIVENCHY
GIVENCHY SS26.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These definitely aren\u2019t your mother\u2019s crop tops. Prada approached the look with irreverence, pairing bra tops with suspender skirts that hovered precariously off the shoulders. Givenchy layered abbreviated tops beneath blazers and sheer blouses. Max Mara offered a more restrained alternative, styling bandeau tops with structured, midriff-accentuating belts. At Herm\u00e8s, the interpretation felt thoughtful: slim leather brassi\u00e8res were balanced with printed silk carr\u00e9s tucked discreetly beneath, tempering exposure with elegance.<\/p>\n

Sheer Audacity<\/h3>\n
\"LOUIS
LOUIS VUITTON SS26.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Transparency returned with nuance this season. When designers sent sheer dresses down the runway, the effect leaned toward sensuality rather than provocation. At Chanel, floral appliqu\u00e9 softened a translucent black column into something refined, while Louis Vuitton opened with a gauzy, billowing corset set that evoked vintage romance. At Givenchy, Sarah Burton sent a series of barely-there dresses down the runway, their vulnerability offset by silhouettes reminiscent of youthful party frocks.<\/p>\n

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