Paris Fashion Week SS26: All the R's, Rabanne, Rick Owens & Schiaparelli...

Today I promised myself I wouldn't overwork and try and write on everything. But then everything was impressive and so so so good! What is happening this fashion week?! There are no duds. It is CRAZY. No season has ever been this good one after the other. The talent is immense, so I give you today's offerings... Rabanne, Rick Owens (freaked me out), and Schiaparelli...

Rabanne - October 2 @2pm

Look 34

Rabanne SS26 was nothing short of stunning, and a bit weird at times. Finally, finally, a brand that didn't fall into more of the monochromatic, nude-toned trap. This collection was bright, quirky, floral, funky, patterned, a bit chaotic… in short: fun! It was trendy and unique, a little off-kilter in the best possible way, and honestly such a breath of fresh fashion air.

Let’s start with the accessories, because these chunky (almost skirt length) belts? Wow. Shaped like moons or backwards Cs, they added such a cool punch to multiple looks - especially the final one (right), which was luscious. It was a whimsical white blouse layered under a perfectly cut black satin corset, leading into a sleek skirt with that same crescent belt. Then, BOOM red and pink embellishments bursting across the bottom half like couture confetti. The whole ensemble I need immediately. 

And the shoes? Absolutely yes. We’re talking silver kitten heels with what looked like feathered wheat sprouting from them. Sounds weird, looked brilliant. And guess what, they came in gold too. Thank you Rabanne, from one gold girl to another.

There was this incredible mint green mini dress (Look 2) that I haven’t stopped thinking about. Ruffles around the hem, a dual-layer structure with the bottom poking out all bedazzled in sequins, beads, florals, and applique all around! A DIY girlie’s fever dream but make it fashion. “Cool” doesn’t even cut it. Everything, from the shoes to the layered embellishments just worked.

Florals came through strong, but in that modern, power-girl kind of way. The shirts were fun

and often left open to reveal more layers beneath (so much layering this season!). The skirts were beaded, sparkly, textured and full of life. And the glasses? Some were the size of my hand, literally. One-way mirrored shields that let the model see out but gave everyone else a reflection. I don’t know if I’d wear them to Tesco, but runway? Yes.

There were tinsel dresses, shirts under wetsuits, and okay, some of the menswear veered a little too weird for my taste, but the women’s looks? Which are obviously the most important! Spot on. The embellishments were flawless, the colour palette felt rich but playful, and the patterns were thick and far.

I didn’t realise Rabanne was this cool. Was I delusional, or just not paying attention? Either way. Make fashion fun again! Rabanne got the memo.

All my favourite looks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 11, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34

See the full collection here: https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/paco-rabanne

Rick Owens - October 2 @5pm 

Now, I’m not exactly a Rick Owens die-hard fan, so I’ll only give him a moment of my time… but wow, what a location. The SS26 show was held at the Palais de Tokyo, Paris, classically majestic until they slapped on some very industrial stairs that, frankly, ruined it a bit. But I’ll give them credit - those stairs led straight into a fountain, which the models then walked through. Because of course they did.

The STUNNING location

Cue the hilarity of models teetering down 15 metres worth of stairs (I’m not exaggerating), wearing Rick’s notoriously horrid & high balloon boots. Like, imagine trudging down all those stairs in sky-high heels... straight into five inches of water. You couldn’t pay me enough. Actually, no, you probably could, but still -  it was giving “unique for the sake of being unique.”

The vibe? Classic Rick: black-on-black, drenched wet looks, alien-coded eye makeup, and creepy blacked-out eyeballs. Very dystopian. Very “we come in peace” but also “we might eat your soul.” Some of the models looked genuinely scared of falling, and understandably so! Given they were basically doing a triathlon in heeled hooves. And let’s not even think about the dry cleaning bill after that water segment.

I will say the visuals were striking - the weirdly sculptural silhouettes against the stark Parisian architecture were cool, and the neutral palette of nudes, whites and the inevitable goth blacks was cohesive. At times, it almost bordered on a spiritual alien ritual - especially when models started flooding down the stairs at the end all at once. I swear, if that crowd of booted, wet-haired, dead-eyed models came at me, I’d genuinely believe Earth was being invaded.

If this was coming towards me I would run!

There were some fabulous bold shoulders, a few near collisions (one poor girl clearly had no clue where she was going - bless her), and an unrelenting pace of looks just not stopping. Then, suddenly, the final 20 or so models began to ascend the stairs, readying for the finale. Models on the left, right, centre - and boom, they all descended in this overpowering wave of alien-chic chaos.

And finally, Rick himself, in black-on-black-on-black (shocking), came down and did a classic designer underwhelming wave and spin. 

I get the vision. I appreciate it from afar. But personally? It’s not my cup of dystopian tea. Actually, it kind of scared me.

See the full livestream here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6na-bJPm44

Schiaparelli - October 2nd @7pm 

The Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2026 show was a feast of drama, surrealism, and sheer fashion spectacle. It’s September’s most opulent moment - and under the direction of Daniel Roseberry, the brand’s couture-informed RTW collections continue to turn heads, dripping in gold, structure, and quiet madness (the chic kind).

This season was no different. From glowing chokers to ruffled non-tops, tomato-red gowns to sheer near-nothings, the collection was an unpredictable ride, and I’m very much here for it.

Let’s talk casting first: Kendall Jenner makes her second appearance of the entire season, yes, only her second, joined by Alex Consani, Mona Tougaard, and Amelia Gray. All walking with the kind of attitude this collection demands. As always, Schiaparelli draws an impressive front row and model lineup - this is where the industry’s cool kids show up.

The venue, however, slightly lets the drama down. That industrial ceiling? Not doing the clothes any favours, especially when the lighting hits more pipes than cheekbones. But we’ll forgive it - because the collection is serving.

Fabrication is at the core of this season’s magic. Sculptural silhouettes reign, from razor-sharp tailoring to gowns that bloom like modern art installations. There’s a strong thread of black and white tones running throughout  but never in a boring way. Laser-cut polka dots feel fresh (finally, a new take), and gold accents were everywhere. Sometimes dripping, sometimes glowing - literally.

The headwear? Questionable at times, in the best way. Some models strutted with helmet-like headpieces, sliced in half and plopped on the crown of the head like bizarre futuristic crowns. Then there are pillbox hats, high necklines (some covering even the mouth and nose), and surrealist detailing at every turn.

One standout was a tomato-red gown - floor-length, sculpted, with a mesh-lined bodice and architectural collar swirling around the neck. It’s bold, regal, and utterly Schiaparelli. Another model walked out after in what looked like just a single giant ruffle on her top half. Iconic chaos.

Accessories stole the spotlight. A glowing choker (yes literally glowing!!!) becoming one of the show’s defining moments, lighting up against a sheer-but-not-sheer suit. Elsewhere, a chocolate brown blazer was paired with cascading smaller glowing gems, dripping down the chest and into the tailoring like wearable chandeliers.

Alex Consani, as always, delivered - twice. She floated down the runway in a sheer cascading gown with nothing but black pants and a luminous choker - Fab, as she’d say. Mona Tougaard stunned in a gold glittered halter neck, finished with silver sparkles hanging from cut pieces of fabric, exposing skin and silver all at once!

And delicate feathered polka dots - a look that dances between elegant and eccentric. And of course, Kendall closed the show! In a sheer black version of the feathered polka dot gown, thong only underneath. Nearly-nude and undeniably show-stopping.

There were classically Schiaparelli  illustrated dresses, unconventionally structured shirts, and pieces that genuinely felt new. It’s the Schiaparelli sweet spot: theatrical, couture-rooted, and always absurdly opulent,  just how I like it. Roseberry doesn’t just design clothes; he crafts moments. And this one? Glowed - literally.

What's to come:

It's LOEWE day tomorrow! Thats all I'm excited for.

Thats what's to come, that's it, that's what matters!

With love,

Mimi x