At Tokyo Fashion Week, Chika Kisada unveiled her Spring Summer 2026 collection in a stark, concrete-lined venue, a deliberate contrast that set the stage for her signature dialogue between grace and grit. This season pushed the brand’s evolving “ballet × punk” aesthetic to new extremes, exploring femininity through a lens of raw deconstruction and hybrid reinvention.

At Dubai Fashion Week, Valentina Poltronieri unveiled her Spring/Summer 2026 collection, a vibrant declaration of color, joy, and modern femininity. Known for her playful yet precise approach to tailoring and print, Poltronieri brought an unmistakable Italian sensibility to Dubai, fusing bold chromatics with sharp, contemporary lines.

At his Madison Avenue headquarters, Ralph Lauren unveiled his Spring/Summer 2026 collection in what felt like both a celebration of legacy and a bold step forward. Nearing six decades at the forefront of fashion—and recently nominated for the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year—Lauren reaffirmed why his influence remains unshakeable in an industry obsessed with constant reinvention.

Marking its 30th anniversary, Lafayette 148’s Spring–Summer 2026 collection unfolded as both a tribute and a renewal, an homage to three decades of dressing New York women, and a vision of how the brand continues to evolve on a global stage. Presented in a sunlit Chelsea space, the lookbook combined sophistication with wit, turning the city itself into both muse and backdrop.