Genaro Rivas Fall 2026
Genaro Rivas presented his Fall 2026 collection, A Glass to Break, during London Fashion Week in a commanding two-floor presentation at 30 Knightsbridge. The boutique hotel’s old-world interiors provided an intimate yet opulent backdrop for a collection exploring fragmentation, resilience and reconstruction through sculptural tailoring and sustainable innovation.
Now firmly establishing himself as one of London Fashion Week’s emerging voices in circular fashion, the Peruvian designer continued his exploration of emotionally driven storytelling through a 26-look collection balancing architectural precision with material experimentation.
Image by Priya Germaine
The Concept Behind A Glass to Break
According to Genaro Rivas, the collection was inspired by two defining visual moments: a bullet-marked pane of glass encountered in Berlin and shattered fragments discovered during a walk with his astrologer. These references informed a design language rooted in restraint, reconstruction and emotional tension.
Throughout the collection, elongated silhouettes, exaggerated tailoring and garments reconstructed through precise panel work created a dialogue between vulnerability and strength. A restrained palette of deep black, slate grey and metallic silver was punctuated by flashes of visceral red, reinforcing the collection’s underlying themes of rupture and resilience.
Standout Looks From Genaro Rivas Fall 2026
Several looks stood out for their technical precision and sculptural construction. A sharply tailored leather-panelled dress demonstrated Rivas’ ability to balance structure with wearability, avoiding the rigidity often associated with experimental leather design. The silhouette moved fluidly while maintaining a sharp architectural edge.
Within the predominantly monochromatic palette, a fuzzy yellow coat paired with a matching fractured headpiece introduced a striking interruption of colour, transforming the model into a surreal, almost otherworldly figure.
Another standout piece featured oversized glass-like blocks meticulously hand-beaded onto the fabric, creating the illusion of shattered surfaces suspended across the body. The labour-intensive craftsmanship behind the garment reinforced the collection’s ongoing dialogue between fragility and reconstruction.
Image by Priya Germaine
Sustainable Materials and Circular Fashion Innovation
Sustainability remained central to the collection’s identity. Alongside traditional fabrics including mohair, printed silk and denim, Genaro Rivas incorporated next-generation biomaterials and regenerative textiles developed in collaboration with Ponda, Banofi and BioFluff through its Savian textile innovation project.
Lightweight insulated outerwear, reclaimed ocean-sourced nylon and plant-based fur alternatives were integrated seamlessly into the collection, demonstrating Rivas’ increasingly refined approach to sustainable luxury fashion. Rather than functioning as conceptual gestures alone, the materials felt fully embedded within the visual language of the garments themselves.
Accessories and sculptural headpieces, co-designed alongside milliner Roberta Cucuzza, further amplified the collection’s architectural sensibility while introducing moments of theatricality and protection.
Images by Milly Wee
Images by Priya Germaine
Genaro Rivas Continues His London Fashion Week Momentum
A Glass to Break continues the trajectory established by Genaro Rivas in previous collections including A Feast for Crows, further cementing the designer’s growing reputation within sustainable and conceptual fashion.
By combining biomaterial innovation with emotionally charged storytelling and precise tailoring, Genaro Rivas continues to position himself as one of the most compelling emerging designers currently showing at London Fashion Week.
