Johanna Parv Fall 2026
At London Fashion Week, Johanna Parv asked a deceptively simple question: “How did you get here?” It appeared as the opening line of her show notes and framed a collection that explored the choreography of daily life in motion. Inspired by the city’s cyclists, walkers and public transport commuters, Parv’s Fall 2026 show, The Intimacy of Distances, translated urban movement into elegance. The palette of deep reds, aubergines, and inky blacks mirrored the rhythm of London’s streets, while elongated silhouettes sculpted the body like a second skin.
Parv’s clothes have always spoken the language of practicality, but this season they felt closer, more tactile. Base layers in wool and nylon clung softly to the form, turtlenecks melted into hood-scarf hybrids, and trousers tucked neatly into tights. The updated Velocity blazer, fitted with reflective pockets and double zippers, was styled with high-waisted trousers built for ergonomic ease. The message was clear: beauty need not be sacrificed for function. Guests perched on recycled bicycle saddles designed with Selle Royal, a clever reminder that these clothes were made for the real journey, not just the runway.
The seed of the collection was planted on an ordinary London street, when Parv noticed a woman adjusting her all-black suit after stepping off her bike. The moment captured everything Parv wanted to express — utility with sophistication, intimacy with precision. From ponchos to polished leather belts cut with the brand’s signature triangles, every piece was engineered for fluidity and freedom.
Parv’s vision is one of quiet revolution. She is designing for the woman who moves through the world with intention, who sees her clothes not as constraints but as companions. With The Intimacy of Distances, she turns the everyday act of getting from one place to another into a study in grace.
