In a world full of images, what does it mean to disappear?
At IRCAM inside Centre Pompidou, Anrealage unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection “Ghost” during Paris Fashion Week. Inside the venue, where sound and science came together, Kunihiko Morinaga explored the idea of disappearing. His work paid tribute to Mamoru Oshi's cult anime 'Ghost in the Shell' . In the story, a cyborg heroine fades into a glowing city made of light and digital code. Existing between human and machine, her shifting identity reflects today's growing questions about identity and consciousness in a world shaped by screens and technology.
Instead of simply trying to stand out, the collection reflects on the relationship between the individual and the surrounding world. We live in a world full of constant images and attention, where disappearing can feel strange or even impossible. Does being invisible mean losing power, or could it actually be a way to resist attention? It suggests blending into the background might be a powerful statement. The show looked at what it means to live in the internet age. Does the internet open our minds or limit them? The collection included garments with built-in LED panels that could blend into their surroundings.
The design team dedicated six months to programming LED garments that shifted colors to match the runway backdrop, allowing the models to blend in like chameleons.The idea was inspired by the thermoptic camouflage, a fictional technology from the Anrealage’s experiments with wearable technology have started to influence contemporary culture. The brand gained wider attention when Beyoncé wore a custom LED dress by Anrealage while performing her ballad "Daughter" during the Cowboy Carter Tour.
The bright, digital LED clothes were balanced by softer, more traditional outfits. The looks felt like a video game version of pieces from the 20th century. 1970s psychedelic styles were turned into shield-like shapes. Models carried old phones, whispering to themselves, like The Controller from the 2005 series Doctor Who. They also wore swords, bracelets, and necklaces inspired by early LED lights, worn on the nose as well.
Kunihiko Morinaga explored how fashion can connect with technology. In the digital world, changing the color of clothes is easy, but he set himself a bigger challenge: making it happen in real life. His work with photochromic fibers comes from this goal, turning clothing into surfaces that can change in real time. Anime and robotics often appear in his collections. For Morinaga, these aren’t just visual references, they tell the story of modern Japanese identity, where pop culture and technology exist together and influence each other. By bringing these ideas into fashion, Anrealage creates a new style where the futuristic worlds of animation come to life on the body, in one of the most inspiring shows of the season.
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