Hermès women's spring-summer 2026 show

Hermès’ Spring-Summer 2026 collection, designed by Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski, captures the essence of controlled freedom through a modern reinterpretation of the house’s equestrian heritage. Inspired by the Camargue region of salt flats and wild horses, the collection blends discipline with sensual ease, softening Hermès’ iconic riding codes into fluid, spontaneous silhouettes.

The sandy runway, scattered with broken shells, set the mood for a collection that prioritized subtlety and craftsmanship over spectacle. Leather, the Maison’s signature material, was transformed with a fresh vocabulary: hand-waxed, perforated, latticed, and intricately layered to create garments that revealed skin in a sophisticated, understated way. A standout was the burnished leather brassiere layered over quilted silk, merging the toughness of armor with delicate craftsmanship. Harness straps became halter tops, symbolizing self-possession rather than restraint.

The color palette was restrained yet vivid, rooted in shades of sand, clay, khaki, and enlivened by sharp pops of scarlet and oxblood. Volume and movement were key themes, with swirling skirts reminiscent of horse riders’ attire and minidresses with elegant finishes. The collection played with proportions and textures—soft buttery leathers, quilted silks, and crisp cottons—all blending heritage techniques with modern femininity.

Accessories underscored the equestrian storytelling—sleek knee-high riding boots, sandals with rope soles, silk scarves repurposed as chokers and tops, and structured belts that emphasized the waist. Among the standout pieces were the “En Piste” mini saddle bag, the updated So Kelly hobo bag, the elongated teardrop-shaped hobo referencing harness loops, and the Kelly Danse reimagined as a chic belt-bag in ultra-violet calfskin.

The collection was a meditation on movement, mastery, and the intimate relationship between wearer and garment. Vanhee-Cybulski’s vision reflected Hermès’ ethos of timeless, understated luxury, where allure is not in overt exposure but in the weight of craftsmanship and the whisper of quality. This season’s show was both a celebration of heritage and a forward-looking statement on sensual independence, perfectly balancing tradition with exploration and quiet rebellion.vein+5