Altuzarra Awakens for S/S26

Look 33

Altuzarra wasn’t even on my radar until today. What a collection! They have definitely been added to my radar now. Altuzarra has always been and will remain a luxury women’s ready‑to‑wear house, with strong attention to craftsmanship, feminine silhouettes, with a strong tone of sensuality + modern edge. 

Joseph Altuzarra’s design aesthetic is still firmly about blending elegance and a certain boldness. One I truly appreciate. This collection is hands down one of the best I've seen so far at NYFW. With elegant gowns, more refined tailoring, but done in such a way it still felt original. 

Many of the looks were dresses, featuring impressive textile applique. Lots of floral applique which added so much sophistication and a level of luxury few top - end designers manage to master. As a designer myself I was really amazed at the talent in the prints, as well as the appliqués added to many of the looks. 

The models all looked refreshingly natural with very minimal makeup having been done, and the hair as well matched this natural effort. Allowing the models to wear the clothes and not let the clothes wear the models. 

One of the most impressive is Look 33 (above), which featured a silky cream base gown, adorned with lots of florals dripping down in such a purposeful and delicate manner. It was stunning!

ABOVE - LOOKS (in order) 28 ,21, 41

They also had bird applique (second above) - adding to the theme of nature and very much providing Spring/ Summer energy. The bird feature was added to a few looks, around the neck of the model - adding the illusion of a bird wrapping itself around the model. I loved this piece, such innovation. It's becoming rarer and rarer in the fashion industry to see something new nowadays - but I really felt like this was new and exciting!

So many of the other looks caught my eye, such as the opening look with structured tailoring, paired with a very on trend hat. As well as the closing look which could be used as a wedding dress with the delicate beading and floaty silhouette (see third above). It was truly magical.

See the entire collection below - https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/altuzarra/slideshow/collection

Overall the collection quite literally took my breath away. As a designer myself, appliqué is one of my favourtie techniques so to see it displayed on such a magnified scale and in such a way that accentuates and appreciates femininity. I am in awe of this entire collection and the stupidly talented minds that brought it to life.

With love,

Mimi x