Anna Sui Fall 2026
Anna Sui recently welcomed a group of young students into her studio, an experience she described as unexpectedly moving. Seeing their excitement felt affirming. “It’s such an honor,” she said of their interest in all things Anna. It is a stamp of approval that cannot be bought, and authenticity is something her collections continue to expound, with fall drawing on a trip to India and the theatrical spirit of the New Romantics. “It just reminded me of those early days of MTV when we started having a visual for all the music,” she explained, reflecting on New Romantic codes of dress and their enduring influence on her work.
Shown in an intimate, salon-like setting at the National Arts Club, Sui cast a host of new faces across cultures who will surely make a mark during fashion month. New Romanticism ran through the silhouettes with capes, ruffles, prints, and textures, but always with self-assurance. Quilted coats with softly exaggerated volume brushed the floor, trimmed with fur-like textures that recalled heritage outerwear while maintaining a modern ease. Slipdresses and bias-cut pieces appeared beneath, finished with lace insets and delicate embroidery nodding to Indian traditions. Layering became storytelling, garments accumulating meaning as jewel tones like plum, emerald, saffron, and rose played against earthier neutrals. Leopard prints, painterly florals, and plaid coats with fur-trimmed cuffs reinforced romanticism as something slightly unruly rather than precious.
Accessories and styling cemented the narrative. Furry headpieces, stoles, lace stockings, softly pointed boots from longtime collaborator John Fluevog, oversized sunglasses, and relaxed proportions brought the looks firmly into the present. The result was a dialogue between eras, past and present coexisting seamlessly, similar to how that group of young students probably prefers to dress. The collection opened the door to a new generation while reaffirming Sui’s connection with longtime clients, showing that her aesthetic continues to evolve without losing its distinctive charm.
