The participants of PFW SS26 described this edition as “historic”. The debut collections of some of the world’s leading designers wowed both editors and buyers. Innovative silhouettes and a bold, expressive use of color were shown.
In a clear departure from the otherwise dominant black and white tones, the designers at Paris Fashion Week explored a wide range of sophisticated colors – from delicate pastels to earthy natural colors to an elegant dark red.
Creamy white
In contrast to previous spring seasons, in which many looks were designed in pure white, this time a creamy off-white tone came to the fore. The designers used it for stretch jersey and cotton voile, creating both Greek-inspired and bohemian looks.
Gabriela Hearst SS26
For SS26, Gabriela Hearst’s embroidered off-white cotton voile two-piece, crafted from deadstock materials, took center stage. The blouse had a bib front, voluminous sleeves and was combined with a wide skirt.
Celine SS26
Michael Rider opted for a cream-colored, floor-length, Grecian-style stretch jersey dress, complemented by a matching cape that was knotted at the neck.
Coperni SS26
Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer showed off a cream off-the-shoulder dress with a front slit and sleeves. It featured a stretch bodice and a raised balloon hem.
Khaki green
The dominance of khaki and earthy greens on the Paris catwalks distinguished the city from the other three major fashion capitals. The designers used the color liberally for technical fabrics and casual silhouettes.
Cecilie Bahnsen SS26
At Cecilie Bahnsen, a black hooded tunic was paired with a moss green skirt made of technical fabric with a stencil pattern. The look was complemented by a moss green rubber backpack and matching sneakers.
Balmain SS26
Olivier Rousteing paired a relaxed ribbed off-the-shoulder knit sweater in moss green with voluminous olive-khaki silk harem pants and moss green suede boots.
Chloe SS26
Chemena Kamali wore a voluminous, moss green anorak with a D-ring closure and a folded balloon hem. Underneath, the model wore a camel-colored skirt with a side bow and a sand-colored blouse.
Neutral tones
Sophisticated neutrals such as sand, camel and caramel were used for various styles. The range ranged from elegantly tailored to casual.
Mugler SS26
Miguel Castro Freitas presented a dress with a camel knit stand-up collar and brown wool sleeves. The model also wore a caramel-colored patent leather pencil skirt and vanilla-colored patent leather mules.
Victoria Beckham SS26
A camel-colored shirt made of washed leather with a concealed button placket and patch pockets was combined with casual leather trousers with a belt in a lighter camel tone at Victoria Beckham.
Isabel Marant SS26
Isabel Marant showed off a tan embroidered vest over a tan ribbed tank top. There were also camel-colored crochet shorts and suede accessories in shades of brown and light brown.
Soft yellow
The Parisian designers used a delicate and appealing shade of yellow for a variety of feminine silhouettes, including suits and dresses.
Valentino SS26
For Valentino, Alessandro Michele presented a soft yellow crepe mini coat dress with black trim and bow. Dark red suede pumps and a black chain bag completed the ensemble.
Rabanne SS26
Julien Dossena designed a delicate yellow dress with a bib front, piping details and side buckles. It was worn over a pink and turquoise sequin halter top. Silver pumps completed the look.
Patou SS26
Guillaume Henry showed off a mini skirt made of soft yellow lace with a white lace overlay. The model also wore a black, cropped lace top under a yellow raincoat with an oversized, light brown collar. Black patent pumps completed the appearance.
Soft blue
This muted shade of blue was suitable for feminine day and evening dresses as well as for soft fabrics. These included pleated chiffon and lace.
Zimmermann SS26
A dusty blue cotton chambray halterneck dress with a cut-out bodice and asymmetrically gathered skirt was the focus. Ivory and brown accessories provided complementary accents.
Acne Studio SS26
Jonny Johansson presented a structured mid-length lingerie dress with inset lace patches. The design featured blue and light green and was combined with black accessories.
Christian Dior SS26:
Jonathan Anderson showed off a pale blue strapless dress with twisted, bias-pleated pleated chiffon. Bows decorated the chest and hem. The black pumps had bunny ears.
Dark red
A particular shade of dark red was present on many catwalks. It added a sophisticated touch to both daytime and evening looks, crafted from fabrics ranging from chiffon to leather.
Chanel SS26
For his Chanel debut, Matthieu Blazy presented knee-length, dark red harem pants with a tunic and train in a matching color. Underneath, the model wore a light pink button-down shirt and a white floral brooch.
Balenciaga SS26
Pierpaolo Piccioli introduced a double-breasted dark red leather jacket with wide lapels and a cinched waist. It was worn over medium brown suede barrel-leg pants. The look was complemented by purple suede pumps and a dark brown suede handbag.
Givenchy SS26
Sarah Burton showed off a dark red chiffon dress with layers of ruffles on the bodice. The sheer skirt had a reinforced hem and was worn over dark red, perforated briefs.
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