Patou Fall/Winter 2026

Guillaume Henry’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection for Patou was a celebration of individuality within harmony. Rather than centring on a single muse, Henry opened up the narrative to showcase the full spectrum of the Patou woman — from the practical denim devotee to the romantic dreamer. Set within an atmosphere that felt both intimate and orchestral, the show played out like a collective melody of modern femininity. Every look was an independent note, contributing to a wider composition that spoke of fluidity, movement, and joy.

Colour took centre stage as the connective rhythm of the season. Henry described “going medieval” with his palette, drawing on the stained-glass brilliance of Matisse and the storytelling vibrancy of Pieter Bruegel. The result was a wardrobe that danced between day and evening: bubblegum pink coats, emerald satin shirts, handkerchief skirts, and devoré velvet gowns. Textures collided — cotton met lace, velvet brushed against tartan — while embroidered motifs borrowed from medieval manuscripts found a surprisingly modern rhythm in their juxtaposition.

Accessories and embellishments played in tune with this musical spirit. Trumpet-shaped earrings and foghorn brooches added whimsy, while polished boots and tactile knits grounded the collection in practicality. In removing the boundaries between workwear and eveningwear, Henry designed for the rhythm of real life — the woman who moves from meeting to dinner without ever losing her sense of play. The collection was, at its core, a love letter to versatility and the art of dressing for the everyday symphony.