Robert Wun Fall 2026 Couture
For Fall 2026 Couture, Robert Wun looked back to childhood — not as a nostalgic escape, but as a reminder of imagination, curiosity and the possibility of seeing the world differently.
After years of continuous work, the designer found himself searching for a way to reconnect with creativity. His inspiration came from filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s reflections on creating for children: the idea that artists have a responsibility to build worlds that allow people to believe in a better future.
That concept shaped a collection where childhood references were transformed through Wun’s distinctive couture language of dramatic proportions, surreal silhouettes and meticulous construction.
The collection unfolded like a journey through memory. Opening looks in white featured colourful embroidery resembling children’s paint splashes, followed by bright wooden forms and exaggerated shapes that recalled the simplicity of toys and imagination. Throughout the collection, familiar characters and symbols appeared through a more abstract lens, from Disney heroines to autobiographical references from Wun’s own childhood.
A red fishtail gown with a rounded sculptural bodice appeared alongside tailored looks inspired by origami folds, while a dark suit referenced Jack Skellington through sparkling embroidery that blurred the line between bones and traditional pinstripes. A twisted blue velvet gown echoed Snow White, complete with bird details, while a dramatic white look inspired by Bambi featured a horned headpiece and a doll representing infancy.
Childhood objects also became part of the presentation, with oversized toys accompanying several looks, including a tweed teddy bear designed to mirror the rounded shoulders of a matching jacket.
Wun also revisited personal memories, including a childhood space programme that inspired transparent helmet-like accessories. A ballerina silhouette in pink tulle and felt was topped with a jewellery-box-inspired figure, blending fantasy with the designer’s own experiences.
The final looks pushed his sculptural approach further, incorporating real balloons into tailored garments as a reflection on the fleeting nature of childhood. The idea was continued through a large inflatable installation created as part of Wun’s collaboration with Pop Mart’s Skullpanda.
With Fall 2026 Couture, Robert Wun explored the space between childhood dreams and adult creativity — creating a collection that questioned how imagination evolves, but never truly disappears.
