Nina Ricci Fall 2026
For Fall 2026, Nina Ricci creative director Harris Reed drew inspiration from the decadent spirit of Marie Antoinette, filtered through pop culture references and contemporary energy. Reed has often cited the influence of Marie Antoinette by Sofia Coppola, which introduced him as a child to the flamboyant world of fashion and even the shoe designs of Manolo Blahnik. His interpretation for the season, which he described as “Marie Antoinette goes to Glastonbury,” blended historical extravagance with rebellious modern attitude.
The runway captured that playful contradiction through sharply tailored jacquard pantsuits in pastel florals and metallic tiger prints, creating silhouettes that felt equally suited to a refined tea gathering or a rock concert. Corsetry, a recurring theme in Reed’s work, appeared in unexpected styling: an ice blue tiger print corset layered over a black T shirt and lace slip skirt, or a black velour tracksuit cinched with a moiré belt reminiscent of both a cummerbund and an obi. Dramatic crinoline shapes, jewel buckled pumps that sometimes rose above the knee, and richly patterned fabrics amplified the theatrical mood.
Reed also referenced the house’s heritage, drawing on sketches by former Nina Ricci creative director Gérard Pipart for a ballet adaptation of Cinderella, as well as jacket shapes pulled from the brand’s 1950s archives. Accompanied by a soundtrack from Blur, the collection embraced exuberant femininity as a form of escapism. In Reed’s vision, maximalism and romantic drama offered a creative response to the present moment, celebrating expressive femininity with unapologetic flair.
