SPRING SUMMER / RESORT WEAR RUNWAY TRENDS 25-26
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Being in the fashion industry, we deeply understand the pivotal role runway trends play in shaping the broader landscape. Runways not only dictate seasonal styles but also set the tone for innovation, sustainability, and creativity across the industry. Spring/Summer and Resort 2026 collections have been particularly refreshing, featuring dynamic visions from both emerging talents and established designers. From captivating menswear that redefines modern masculinity to womenswear embracing fluid elegance and bold expressions, these collections resonate with contemporary sensibilities. Here’s our curated take on standout designers and key trends that dominated the runways, setting the stage for an inspiring season.
1. KidSuper Men Spring/Summer 2026
KidSuper’s Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection is a vibrant fusion of art, surrealism, and playful tailoring. Inspired by creative spontaneity and the chaotic beauty of the human mind, the show unfolded as a live painting auction, where each look embodied a wearable canvas. The color palette burst with bold primaries sunset orange, cobalt blue, and electric green layered with hand-drawn prints and expressive brushstroke textures. Silhouettes were exaggerated yet structured, blending oversized suiting, cropped jackets, and wide-leg trousers with a youthful, street-meets-gallery edge. True to KidSuper’s DNA, the collection blurred boundaries between fashion and fine art, offering a refreshingly unfiltered take on masculinity. Overall, SS26 stood out for its unapologetic creativity, eccentric humor, and ongoing dialogue between imagination and craftsmanship.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | KIDSUPER
Courtesy of KidSuper
2. Carla Zampatti AFW / Resort 2025
Carla Zampatti’s Resort 2025, presented at Australian Fashion Week, heralded a bold new chapter under creative director Karlie Unger. The collection, themed “DINASTIA,” wove motifs of strength, lineage, and industry using antique coin symbols of empresses and honeybees as narrative anchors.
The palette journeyed from austere all-black beginnings into warm wheat and gold, followed by crisp white, concluding with spirited accents in baby blue, hunter green, and metallic silver. Silhouettes centered on sharp tailoring strong-shouldered jackets, asymmetrical mid‑length swing coats, and caftan‑inspired blouses balanced modern structure with fluid movement. Delicate jacquards, coin-button closures, sheer layering, and jacquard swirl patterns reinforced the refined yet emotive style ethos.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2025 Resort Show | CARLA ZAMPATTI
Courtesy of Carla Zampatti
3. Undercover Spring/Summer 2026 menswear
Jun Takahashi’s “But Beautiful 4.5” collection reinterprets his celebrated 2004 But Beautiful theme to celebrate Undercover’s 35th anniversary. Anchored in nostalgia and punk spirit, the collection blends plush‑toy whimsy with gritty streetwear textures. The muted base palette of olive, beige, washed black, and deep red is punctuated by pops of crimson and burnt orange. Silhouettes shift between oversized outerwear and softly tailored layers, curved seams, exposed zippers, mismatched buttons, and quilted suiting nodding to playful distortion while remaining wearable. Key highlights include standout collaborations: Emma Bennett’s ghostly floral prints, and reimagined Champion, Vans, and Dickies signature pieces transformed through Takahashi’s conceptual lens.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | UNDERCOVER
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4. Hermès menswear Spring/Summer 2026 menswear
Under Véronique Nichanian’s creative direction, Hermès presented a serene yet sophisticated vision titled “Summer in the City.” The palette of coffee, taupe, slate, and beige echoed urban neutrality with occasional pastel blue or muted coral accents. The silhouettes combined sharply cut jackets and high-waisted woven‑leather trousers with relaxed sleeveless tops, airy cardigans, and rope‑soled sandals, conveying effortless elegance. A standout was the open-weave leather garments ventilated yet luxurious, marrying heritage craftsmanship with seasonal innovation. Across the collection, subtle tie zigzag motifs, unbuttoned shirts, and silver hardware added personality while maintaining restraint. Overall, Hermès delivered a masterclass in refined luxury: calm, wearable, meticulously crafted city wear for the discerning modern man.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | HERMÈS
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5. Dior menswear Spring/Summer 2026 by Jonathan Anderson.
Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Spring/Summer 2026 menswear debut reimagined the Maison’s heritage through a youthful, aristocratic lens. Anchored in 18th‑century motifs like Bar jackets in Donegal tweed, embroidered waistcoats, capes, and Regency‑style cravats, he paired historical silhouettes with relaxed modern pieces such as layered cargo shorts, cable‑knit sweaters, and faded denim. The palette juxtaposed refined neutrals, moiré silks, and pops of floral and pastel embroidery. Styling was intentionally off‑kilter, ties worn loose or askew, collars popped, and asymmetrical layering for a casual yet considered feel. The overall effect was a sophisticated balance of Dior’s couture legacy and contemporary irreverence elegant, tactile tailoring made fresh for today’s generation.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | DIOR
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6. Kenzo Spring/Summer 2026
Kenzo’s SS26 collection, aptly titled “Club KENZO”, weds ’90s nostalgia with sharp tailoring, streetwear energy, and whimsical storytelling under Nigo’s creative direction. Drawing references from Andy Warhol’s Factory, Kenzo Takada’s original atelier, and global club culture, the line explores bold subcultural mash‑ups through archival florals, graffiti‑style atom logos, and cartoonish animal motifs. The palette oscillates between vivid pinks, animal prints, jacquards, and primary color pops, amplified with metallic hardware and graphic motifs. Silhouettes span oversized bombers, kimono‑collar blazers, padded outerwear, flowing silk pieces, micro skirts, and clown‑shoe platforms, channeling punk‑aristocrat flair with dramatic movement and layered styling. Overall, the collection celebrates flamboyance, cultural cross‑pollination, and fashion as a playful performance.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | KENZO
Courtesy of Kenzo
7. Sacai Resort 2026
Sacai’s Resort 26 collection, titled “Everyday All Day”, champions elevated versatility and sartorial hybridity. Designed by Chitose Abe, it reframes wardrobe staples like a white cotton‑cashmere tuxedo as flexible, all‑day pieces. The palette remains understated yet refined, centered on crisp whites and neutrals that amplify the clean merging of tailoring and ease. Silhouettes emphasize exaggerated sleeves, ballooning trousers, and asymmetrical layering that blur conventions between blazer, shirt, and knit. Collaboration touches from Carhartt WIP to J.M. Weston and Geoff McFetridge’s artwork infuse utility, craftsmanship, and artistic optimism into the narrative
A quiet reinvention of everyday dressing with a hybrid edge.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Resort 2026 Fashion Show | SACAI
Courtesy of Sacai
8. Willy Chavarria Spring/Summer 2026
Willy Chavarria’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled “HURON”, was a bold fusion of political activism and sartorial elegance. Opening with 35 street‑cast men kneeling in oversized ACLU‑collaboration white tees, it powerfully spotlighted the plight of detained immigrants. The theme color as rebellion was brought to life through vibrant hues like Chicle pink, Papaya orange, Bourdin blue, Butter yellow, and Uniform green, inspired by factory uniforms around the world. Silhouettes ranged from relaxed, oversized zoot‑suit–style tailoring-the signature “Chilango” cuts-to cinched-waist blazers for women, fluid trench dresses, and athletic streetwear collaborations with Adidas. Highlights included the debut of luxury accessories and sporty footwear, blending activism with high-end craftsmanship.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | WILLY CHAVARRIA
Courtesy of Willy Chavarria
9. Officine Générale Spring/Summer 2026.
Officine Générale’s Spring/Summer 2026 (Resort 2026 “Pariviera”) collection presents a concept of urban-meets-coastal ease, imagining a Parisian wistful for the sea, so classique yet unpretentious. The palette softly balances oyster whites, tobacco suede tones, soft yellow, and dove‑gray neutrals, enriched through flecked linen mélange and muted optical prints for depth.
Silhouettes are relaxed yet polished: rounded shapes and drop-shoulder sleeves flow in lightweight fabrics like textured dobby seersucker, linen‑cotton‑Tencel blends, and the brand’s lightest cashmere ever developed. Standouts include a hybrid wool-silk-cotton shirt-jacket, drawstring tailored trousers, and a zip-up Lyocell work jacket, all layered over knit tees for effortless versatility.
A standout archival touch revisited: a tuxedo/suit lapel–split jacket in black, subtly daring yet quintessentially Parisian. The overall collection achieves understated luxury through refined tailoring, material innovation, and relaxed elegance with an underlying air of timeless cool.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | OFFICINE GÉNÉRALE
Courtesy of Officine Générale
10. Juun.J Spring/Summer 2026
Junn. J’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled “BOY‑ISH,” reimagines youthful fashion missteps as intentional design statements. Creative Director Jung Wook‑jun plays on the charm of imbalance pairing sculpted shoulders and monochrome suiting with raw denim stitched into trousers, and oversized army-inspired jackets in khaki and camouflage tones. The restrained palette of navy, black, and khaki is punctuated by flashes of royal blue and red-brown, lending rebellious warmth to the looks. Silhouettes juxtapose voluminous tops with razor‑straight trousers, while sailor-style jumpsuits, pleated denim minis and long shimmering dresses layered under wind vests and leather bombers create dynamic contrast. Central to the collection is JUUN.J’s signature layering, each piece meticulously constructed to balance structure and fluidity, giving the entire runway a raw elegance infused with youth energy.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | JUUN.J
Courtesy of Juun.J
11. Maison Mihara Yasuhiro Spring/Summer 2026
Maison Mihara Yasuhiro’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled “Ordinary People”, reimagines everyday style through playful deconstruction and ironic wit. The colour palette stayed muted, faded denim washes, army greens, and ghostly neutrals echoing a grunge-luxe sensibility layered with nostalgia. Silhouettes ranged from oversized MA‑1 bomber hybrids to relaxed cargos and slab denim-on-denim looks deliberately pulled apart and reassembled into fragmented statements. Amid rugged utilitarian staples, childlike accessories, and dinosaur- and banana-shaped bags, novelty keychains introduced whimsical accents.
Overall, SS 2026 delivered Yasuhiro’s signature countercultural vision, ordinary garments untwisted into chaotic, humorous wearables that challenge conformity and celebrate individuality.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | MAISON MIHARA YASUHIRO
Courtesy of Maison Mihara Yasuhiro
12. Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2026
Junya Watanabe’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection revisits the past to redefine modern menswear, blending 18th‑century brocades and rococo motifs with urban streetwear in sharp yet fluid silhouettes. The color palette ranges from deep antique florals and damask brocades to vivid manuscript-inspired prints and painterly graphics by Elizabeth Peyton and Edvard Munch. Early looks featured structured tailored jackets styled over raw denim and utility trousers. Mid-show, the soundtrack shifted from classical piano to house and jazz, emphasizing a transition into asymmetrical layers of fringed coats, wide-leg trousers, sashed denim, and knotted ties. The overall narrative marries refined opulence with rebellious energy, and historic elegance remade through contemporary edge.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | JUNYA WATANABE
Courtesy of Junya Watanabe
13. Dries Van Noten menswear Spring/Summer 2026 by Julian Klausner
Julian Klausner inaugurated his first menswear collection for Dries Van Noten with “Just a Perfect Day,” a harmonious fusion of brand legacy and modern exuberance. The collection blended vibrant jewel tones - fuchsia, deep red, orange, and silvery greens with painterly florals and bold stripes patched from deadstock jacquards. Silhouettes flowed between beach-ready sarongs and fluid shorts to softly structured evening tops and cropped jackets cinched at the waist with cummerbunds or tabards. The overall mood was languid yet electric, summer ease meets meticulous design, offering relaxed tailoring layered with shimmering embroidery, beading, and texture-rich outerwear.
Klausner’s debut is at once playful and refined, a confident new chapter rooted in Dries Van Noten’s aesthetic while boldly his own.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | DRIES VAN NOTEN
Courtesy of Dries Van Noten
14. Ami Spring-Summer 2026
AMI Spring–Summer 2026 delivers effortless Parisian elegance with a focus on community, ease, and refined wearability. Set at Place des Victoires, the show celebrated “joie de vivre” (English: joy of living) through fluid silhouettes and a unified cast moving in circular harmony.
The color palette was warm and understated - leafy greens, soft creams, terracotta, and muted yellows - chosen with purpose and restraint. Silhouettes leaned oversized and relaxed: boxy coats, drawstring shorts, Bermuda trousers, and frilled shirting offered a balance of softness and structure.
Details like suede-wrapped belt buckles, exaggerated pockets, and notched-lapel tailoring brought quiet drama. The collection emphasized wearable luxury, rooted in everyday versatility and gentle sophistication. AMI SS26 captured the soul of Paris: intimate, thoughtful, and effortlessly stylish.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here -
Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | AMI PARIS
15. LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Spring/Summer 2026
Louis‑Gabriel Nouchi’s SS26 collection titled “Do Androids Dream of Wet Desires?” was revealed via a hand‑drawn animated short, The Replicant, instead of a runway, evoking themes of AI, desire, and craft. The palette was dystopian yet sensual: nocturnal black, bone‑white, and irradiated sand, echoing a Blade Runner aesthetic. Silhouettes featured the signature structured coat with exaggerated shoulders, deconstructed and reshaped into warped skirts and micro‑shorts pinned to architectural shirts, often with sheer layers or glossy latex, hand‑painted leather, nylon, and voile veils. The overall style read as industrial eroticism sharp, tactile, and engineered to provoke, a dystopian fantasy reborn into fashion.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here -Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | LGN LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI 
Courtesy of Louis Gabriel Nouchi
16. Celine Spring/Summer 2026 by Michael Rider
A personal favorite and one of the most eclectic collections ever created. Runway trends that are not just wearable but also stylish and rooted in stories and meaning. Michael Rider’s debut Spring/Summer 2026 collection for Celine is a masterful blend of legacy and renewal. The theme celebrates a “cool bourgeois‑prep” spirit, weaving together references to Phoebe Philo’s Parisian minimalism, Hedi Slimane’s sculpted skinnies, and Rider’s own American prep sensibility. The color palette centers on bold primary hues, royal blues, saturated reds, and crisp camel neutrals, punctuated by icy aquamarine and fresh greens for spring energy. Silhouettes range from ultra‑skinny trousers and curve‑hugging jeans to wide‑leg culottes, nip‑waist tailoring, and oversized blazers balanced with fluid evening wear. Style lines lean on collegiate sweaters, silk foulard scarves, layering of jewelry, and the return of cult accessories like the Phantom and Luggage bags reimagined in fresh textures. Overall, the collection feels rooted in heritage yet forward‑looking, timeless, and wearable, with just the right dash of audacious humor.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | CELINE
Courtesy of Celine
17. Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer 2026
Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, under Pharrell Williams’ creative direction, paid a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to Indian craftsmanship and cultural artistry. The show seamlessly blended the maison’s Parisian legacy with intricate Indian embroidery, mirror work, and textile techniques. Rich hues like marigold, turmeric yellow, emerald green, and royal blue stood out, echoing the vividness of Indian festivals. Silhouettes balanced tailored elegance with relaxed streetwear sensibilities, think sharply cut jackets paired with draped layers, embellished shirts, and dhoti-inspired trousers. Luxurious silks and hand-done embellishments took center stage, reinforcing the narrative of slow, detailed craftsmanship. Accessories featured embroidered trunks, turbans, and artisanal detailing, further celebrating Indian artisanship. The collection not only showcased global opulence but also positioned Louis Vuitton as a bridge between heritage and innovation merging tradition with futuristic luxury in a culturally respectful and visually stunning presentation.
Check out the complete ready to wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | LOUIS VUITTON
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18. Stella McCartney's Resort 2026 collection
Stella McCartney’s SS26 collection, officially titled “A Walk on the Wild Side,” channels the designer’s enduring love for nature, blending eco-consciousness with bold elegance. The overarching theme contrasts structured tailoring, think-wired, architectural corsetry, and Savile Row–inspired suiting with fluid, sensual silhouettes that transition seamlessly from day to evening. The palette refreshes neutral foundations with pops of sky blue, soft peach pink, shimmering silver, and striking leopard-inspired prints overt expressions of wild, organic energy. Silhouettes range from powerfully tailored jackets to draped goddess gowns and figure-fitted mini dresses, delivering a dynamic, “laptop-to-lapdance” versatility that defines the collection. Highlights include nude-y, suspended corset dresses with dramatic wired necklines, sculptural denim “chaps” faux-leather pants, and the oversized Ryder bag in recycled faux suede each piece marrying statement style with sustainability (96 % conscious materials, cruelty-free). Compact yet compelling, SS26 is a confident expression of Stella’s artistic and activist identity.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Resort 2026 Fashion Show | STELLA MCCARTNEY
Courtesy of Stella McCartney
19. Marine Serre’s Spring 2026
Marine Serre’s Spring 2026 collection, titled THE SOURCE, marks a refined evolution of her eco‑futurist vision. Guided by sustainability, Serre crafted fluid, body-conscious silhouettes from sheer mesh bodysuits and slim denim jackets to snug trousers that flare at the foot emphasizing movement and form. The palette centers on vivid silk scarf-inspired hues: flash‑reds, pinks, lavender blues, accents of yellow‑python cotton, and classic denim tones. Tailoring is crisp yet flexible, interwoven with upcycled materials, sequined moons, python-printed cotton, and repurposed scarves balancing precision and play. Highlights include multi‑sports capsule pieces and a sculptural LBD adorned with a crescent wire at the sternum. Eschewing spectacle for craftsmanship, THE SOURCE underscores Serre’s philosophy: fashion as resistance, care, and enduring elegance.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2026 Fashion Show | MARINE SERRE
20. Hearst’s Resort 2026
Hearst’s Resort 2026 collection introduced a clever solution for garment care and longevity: jackets and jeans made from 100% recycled denim that feature special buttons that can be twisted off. These removable wool, enamel, and leather buttons allow the pieces to be laundered without damage and make eventual recycling far easier (since metal and specialty trims can be taken off in seconds). This design detail, though small, was widely praised as an innovative step toward practical circular design – it acknowledges how consumers use clothes and how garments can be disassembled at end-of-life. It advanced the conversation by showing that luxury design can anticipate the entire life cycle of a product, not just its sale.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Resort 2026 Fashion Show | HEARST
Courtesy of Hearst
21. Kevin Germanier Spring Summer 2025
Kevin Germanier’s “Trash Heap Couture” in Paris: Although technically part of the Spring/Summer 2025 shows, Kevin Germanier’s collection was frequently referenced in 2026 discussions for its audacity and ingenuity, and it foreshadowed trends that carried into SS26. Germanier, a young Swiss designer, staged a Paris show that he described as “a fashion trash heap and what you can do with it,” presenting looks themed around zodiac signs but constructed from actual trash. A standout was the Scorpio gown made entirely of old VHS tapes glossy black strips of videotape cascading as fabric which had previously been used in a performance art piece and were now given new life on the runway. Another was a mermaid-like Pisces dress crafted from misprinted, discarded holographic sequins that created a dazzling hooded ensemble. By the finale, he sent out a sun-inspired outfit covered in “cheap tinsel” repurposed into something radiant. These jaw-dropping creations advanced the sustainability dialogue by illustrating extreme upcycling and creative reuse: they blurred the line between waste and wearable art. Germanier’s work essentially asks, What counts as material in fashion? and suggests the answer can be “anything and everything if you have imagination.” His show was a rallying cry for designers to scour unconventional sources for inspiration and materials be it the recycling bin or the attic thereby broadening the scope of sustainable design beyond organic cotton and recycled polyester into the realm of pure creative resourcefulness.
Check out the complete ready-to-wear collection here - Spring-Summer 2025 Fashion Show | KEVIN GERMANIER
As we wrap up our exploration of the Spring/Summer and Resort 2025–26 runways, it's clear that fashion is entering a new era—one that celebrates craftsmanship, inclusivity, and bold storytelling. From KidSuper’s playful energy to Hermès’ refined minimalism, and from Kenzo’s graphic statements to Dior’s romantic tailoring, each collection offered a unique perspective that pushed the boundaries of form, function, and cultural relevance. Across 21 designers and brands, we witnessed a vibrant convergence of heritage and innovation, signaling a future where fashion is not only wearable but deeply meaningful. These collections didn’t just set trends, they sparked conversations and ignited imaginations. As the season unfolds, these runway moments will continue to shape wardrobes and inspire creative direction across the industry. Here’s to a season defined by bold expression, thoughtful design, and the ongoing evolution of style.
