Tanya Taylor’s Spring Summer 2026 collection, revealed during New York Fashion Week, is an ode to escapism, guided by Lenny Kravitz’s lyric “I want to get away.” Washed in a palette of gelato pastels, the collection captures the languid beauty of Il Pelicano, the Tuscan retreat immortalized by Slim Aarons, conjuring a wardrobe fit for the creative heroine on holiday.

Taylor strikes a balance between artful whimsy and refined restraint. A linen dress hand-embroidered with mirrors gleams with painterly delicacy, while warped patterns, watercolor florals, and the hazy, multi-toned fabric she dubs “mystic haze” create a dreamlike softness. The silhouettes remain pared-back and fluid, suggesting ease without ever losing elegance.

Among the highlights, a navy top and trouser set edged in white redefined eyelet with unexpected sharpness is more a tailored statement than a feminine flourish. This, alongside airy dresses and Italianate separates, underscored Taylor’s ability to weave Mediterranean charm with modern versatility.

The collection reads less as vacation attire than as a meditation on leisure itself: clothing that celebrates color, creativity, and the quiet joy of dressing beautifully when time slows. Tanya Taylor SS26 is not simply resort wear; it is a painter’s escape, imagined in fabric and light.