Diesel Fall 2026
Apparently shame, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Glenn Martens’ Fall 2026 Diesel show was a celebration of both, trading the product clusters he has favored since joining the brand for an exuberant embrace of Diesel’s motto: live freely and unapologetically. What defines successful living according to Martens? Simply having a great time, preferably in the messiest way possible. The collection was a call to the Diesel tribe to own the walk of shame, to revel in the morning-after energy without regrets.
Twisting, wrapping, and textile manipulation were his language, echoing the experimental approach he honed at Y/Project. Knits and denim stiffened with resin and creases opened the show, while trompe-l’oeil effects made T-shirts appear tucked into twisting checkered miniskirts. Tailored coats and suits were crafted from layered wool scraps, foiled garments revealed patterns beneath cracked surfaces, and brightly colored patchwork furs added playful texture. Intarsia knits with cutout flowers, printed pleated dresses, and washed-out velvet and denim accents infused the lineup with botanical whimsy, while painted leather looks provided color-blocked bursts. Glitter and crystal embellishments on T-shirts and denim hinted at the glow of the morning after, giving the collection a joyful sparkle.
The set itself became part of the show’s storytelling. Over 50,000 objects from Diesel’s archives and offices worldwide were arranged in the center of the space, including inflatable dolls, Santa figurines, branded underwear, plush animals, sex toys, balloons, confetti, and even pizza slices. Each object carried a story, inviting guests to pick favorites and imagine the chaos behind them. The effect was immersive and exuberant, a reminder that fun, like shame or beauty, is subjective. Martens’ Diesel is alive, irreverent, and insistently human, a world where messiness is not a flaw but a feature.
