At Paris Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, designers embraced material storytelling and emotional tactility with collections that blurred the lines between art, craft, and fashion. IM MEN staged its poetic “DANCING TEXTURE” show at the Fondation Cartier, translating the delicate surface details of Shoji Kamoda’s ceramics into layered, sculptural garments. From bonded opal textiles and silver-foiled fabrics to recycled fishing net nylon, the collection balanced sustainability with sensory richness. Like the anniversary wardrobe of Wales Bonner, Ami’s celebratory street-cast parade, Saint Laurent’s sunlit sensual minimalism, and Hed Mayner’s collapsing anti-structures.
Wales Bonner — Jewel
Courtesy of Wales Bonner.
Courtesy of Wales Bonner.
Wales Bonner’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “Jewel,” marks the brand’s 10th anniversary with a celebration of inherited style and soulful influence. Blending 1930s eveningwear opulence with eclectic British sartorial traditions, the collection presents a “collector’s wardrobe” full of cherished, timeworn pieces. Relaxed utility silhouettes, aged denim, and tailored separates sit alongside silk wing-tip shirts and crystal-buckled leopard opera shoes. Collaborations with John Smedley and Anderson & Sheppard elevate knitwear and tailoring, while a new Y-3 x adidas Originals partnership honors Japanese sartorial culture with reimagined archive pieces. Signature footwear includes Montego loafers and Julien ballerinas, while the lotus flower motif and heirloom-like adornments—such as diamond brooches and Stephen Jones berets—add poetic, timeless touches.
AMI Paris — C’est La Vie
Courtesy of Saint Laurent.
Courtesy of Saint Laurent.
“This season, I wanted to bring our Spring-Summer 2026 collection to life in the streets, and what better backdrop than Place des Victoires! This iconic square in Paris is also home to our offices: a place that is both historic, elegant, lively, and urban, perfectly reflecting the spirit of our Maison,” said Alexandre Mattiussi, Founder & Creative Director, AMI Paris.
AMI Paris’ Spring-Summer 2026 collection is a joyful celebration of Parisian life, staged in the historic Place des Victoires, home to the brand’s offices. Creative Director Mattiussi chose this iconic plaza for its blend of history, elegance, and vibrant street energy—perfectly embodying Ami’s spirit. Against the dramatic score of Ravel’s Boléro and Edith Piaf’s “La Foule,” 54 models paraded in a continuous circular motion, reflecting the collection’s dynamic energy. The wardrobe blends Parisian chic with comfort, mixing fresh colors, neutral tones, and light materials. Contrasts abound: casual workwear meets organza and knits, creating a modern, carefree aesthetic full of texture and personality.
“This collection is a crossroads of stories, a multitude of lives that cross paths and meet,”
—Alexandre Mattiussi
“The collection embodies this vision of AMI Paris: a universal wardrobe where Parisian chic meets comfort, where colors and materials come together to create an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and relaxed. As I like to say, ‘Ami c’est la vie;’ this collection is a crossroads of stories, a multitude of lives that cross paths and meet, a natural blend of different styles, a mix of personalities and attitudes. Ami Paris is a celebration of life in all its forms, and this is what I want to share since our beginnings,” said Mattiussi.
Saint Laurent Men’s — Set at Bourse de Commerce
Courtesy of AMI Paris.
Courtesy of AMI Paris.
For Saint Laurent Men’s Summer 2026, Anthony Vaccarello presents a collection shaped by restraint, sensuality, and quiet clarity. Staged at Bourse de Commerce around Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s “clinamen” installation, the show evokes a suspended moment between Paris and Fire Island, paying tribute to a lost generation of artists and to Yves Saint Laurent’s own 1974 creative retreat. Vaccarello embraces afternoon light over nighttime glamor, crafting silhouettes that float and sculpt—with cinched waists, extended shoulders, and silk and nylon fabrics that trace the body. The palette remains muted—sand, pale ochre, dry moss, and pool blue—echoing an understated sensuality. The mood: ambiguous, elegant, and unforced.
Hed Mayner — Light and Free
Courtesy of Hed Mayner.
Courtesy of Hed Mayner.
For Spring/Summer 2026, Hed Mayner shifts from his signature architectural tailoring toward a raw, fluid, and anti-structural aesthetic. Embracing speed and instinct, the collection reveals softness, sheerness, and vulnerability, with garments that drape, fall, and ripple around the body. Gone are rigid forms; instead, fabric collapses and flows, evoking 1950s couture romance mixed with the lived-in textures of home—from wrinkled cotton to valorous florals. Handkerchief shorts, foam-padded blazers, and elongated parkas play with volume and airiness, celebrating skin and movement. The mood is immediate, sensual, and quietly confident—a call for clothes that feel human, intimate, and unmistakably present.
IM Men’s — Dancing Texture
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IM MEN’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “DANCING TEXTURE,” debuted at Fondation Cartier in Paris, drawing inspiration from Japanese ceramic artist Shoji Kamoda. Reflecting Kamoda’s pursuit of tactile beauty, the collection translates ceramic textures into garments using innovative textile techniques. Highlights include the UROKOMON series, featuring scale-like motifs achieved through a bonding opal process, and the Gintō series, where silver foil mimics the luster of Kamoda’s silver-glazed pottery. The collection also embraces sustainability with Fishing Net Nylon, made from recycled Japanese fishing nets, and Resilience, a lightweight, canvas-textured polyester line dyed in bright colors. Silhouettes remain organic, soft, and fluid, celebrating craft, materiality, and human touch.
