By Malene Birger’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection debuts the first full season under Emilie Martinsen-Kønigsfeldt, a creative director who favors evolution over disruption. With a steady hand, she builds upon the brand’s signature Scandinavian minimalism, infusing it with her own sense of grounded experimentation and thoughtful restraint.

The collection captures an air of breezy nonchalance – what the house aptly describes as “holiday vibes”. Lightweight fabrics and fluid silhouettes convey ease without compromising sophistication. A striped shirting set styled over a bikini conjures images of effortless coastal escapes, while a broderie anglaise-trimmed dress layered over coordinating trousers redefines warm-weather dressing with modern elegance and quiet intricacy.

Eveningwear introduces a sculptural softness through figure-skimming popcorn-knit dresses, their texture lending depth to otherwise understated shapes. Movement plays a central role, seen in voluminous woven materials, including a standout blue rendition that reflects Martinsen-Kønigsfeldt’s subtle push toward a more color-infused palette.

Playful details signal a gentle evolution of the brand’s codes; a scallop-edged camel robe coat balances whimsy with tailoring, while the introduction of understated prints hints at a new creative chapter. The result is a collection that feels light yet assured, refined yet relaxed.

Spring Summer 2026 is less about reinvention and more about refinement, embodying Martinsen-Kønigsfeldt’s vision of slow, deliberate transformation. It is a wardrobe of elegance and ease, quietly confident, effortlessly wearable, and deeply attuned to the modern woman’s desire for sophistication without excess.