For Resort 2026, Julien Dossena reimagines the bold legacy of Rabanne with a collection that pays subtle yet unmistakable homage to Françoise Hardy—the eternal muse of the brand’s Space Age epoch. Hardy’s unforgettable 1968 appearance in Paco Rabanne’s iconic metal minidress becomes the silent thread woven throughout this season’s narrative, informing a series of creations that speak to the effortless sophistication and quiet allure of the modern woman.

Dossena breathes fresh life into this enduring aesthetic with an offering of iridescent party dresses designed for ease and elegance. A standout holiday capsule features a cropped T-shirt and a low-slung skirt glimmering with oversized burgundy sequins set upon stretch netting—pieces that flirt with nostalgia while embracing contemporary fluidity. The house’s signature chain mail appears transformed, expertly draped into bias-cut silhouettes that echo the revolutionary techniques of Madeleine Vionnet, blurring the lines between past innovation and present desire.

This dialogue of contrasts—bourgeois refinement set against grunge nonchalance, masculine sharpness offset by feminine grace—pervades the collection. A striped polo shirt is juxtaposed with a voluminous cotton poplin skirt marked by boxer-short stripes, while a gleaming caramel bomber jacket challenges the codes of collegiate chic with unexpected polish.

For those seeking longer proportions, Dossena offers a sleek brown mock croc skirt, complete with utilitarian jean pocket details and belt loops, styled with a mint green sweater featuring a trompe-l’oeil chain neckline—a playful nod to the house’s storied motifs.

Accessories continue this spirited evolution. The coveted Ring bag returns in a buttery yellow hue, its medium size perfect for transitional styling. Significantly, this season heralds the launch of Rabanne’s debut footwear collection. Among the first offerings is a reissued silver sequined crossover flat, an archive-inspired piece that pairs seamlessly with everything from striped chain mail tanks layered over casual tees to elaborately embellished silver chain mail dresses topped with windbreakers. The result is a wardrobe that masterfully fuses relaxed modernity with dazzling couture energy.

In Dossena’s hands, Rabanne’s futuristic heritage feels utterly of the moment—renewed, relevant, and radiant.