Hermes Fall 2026
For Fall/Winter 2026, Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski presented a quietly powerful collection for Hermès inside the historic barracks of the Garde Républicaine in Paris. Guests entered a darkened drill hall transformed into a twilight landscape, where the runway wound through a carpet of fragrant moss beneath a deep blue glow. Vanhee drew inspiration from Perspective (1951), a celebrated silk scarf designed by A. M. Cassandre, whose architectural motif of receding lines and sky framed the collection’s exploration of geometry, depth, and shifting perception.
The graphic appeared across classic Hermès carrés worn as capes, as well as on quilted gilets, bombers, and shirt jackets, where it was scaled, mirrored, and rotated into complex geometric patterns. Even in solid pieces, Vanhee maintained sharp precision through sculptural tailoring. A line leather miniskirts and jodhpurs were paired with thigh high cuissard boots that emphasized long silhouettes, while diagonal zippers cut through dresses and jackets. Tonal layering of materials such as shearling, ostrich, mohair, and smooth leather created subtle contrasts in texture, giving otherwise restrained looks quiet visual depth.
The palette reflected the fleeting moment between day and night that inspired the collection. Deep navy, forest green, charcoal, and black evoked nocturnal skies, while flashes of lime green knits, bright yellow hosiery, and burgundy leather suggested the glow of sunrise breaking through darkness. Practical outerwear, including four pocket leather jackets, quilted coats, and shearling pieces with protective collars and hoods, reinforced Vanhee’s vision of a woman moving confidently through the night. The result fused poetry with practicality, echoing the house’s equestrian heritage while presenting a modern wardrobe designed for strength, exploration, and quiet elegance.
