Berlin’s bold label returns with a collection that’s strong,
resilient, and impossible to hold back. Otto Linger's
Spring/Summer 2026 show, titled "Girlfriend", focused on female friendship, strength, and creativity.
At the heart of it is the creative bond between;
Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient
, whose partnership fuels Otto Linger's vision: raw, resilient,
and deeply felt. "Girlfriend"
was a complete exploration of female friendship,
translating emotion, tension, and tenderness directly into
clothing.
The designers showed every side of friendship; the trust,
the struggles, and the strength that comes from being open.
These feelings were shaped into bold designs with sharp lines,
straps, and layers of mesh. Familiar Otto Linger details like
leather, sheer fabrics, and frayed edges returned, while new
ideas appeared too, like wedding dresses changed to break
tradition. With uneven ruffles and simple pairings like a black
t-shirt or a sheer top, the dresses became symbols of freedom,
connection, and self-expression.
The collection celebrated
feminine power; unity, strength, and the beauty of working
together.
Collaboration and sustainability were key themes, shown through
a Tinder "Re/Pair" capsule featuring connected t-shirts and
necklaces, and reworked pieces made with eBay's Endless Runway
project to support LGBTQ+ youth through Lambda.
Show notes:
Otto Linger presented their Spring/Summer '26 collection, Girlfriend, at Paris
Fashion Week, a tribute to the transformative power of female friendship. The
collection explores how women support, challenge, and uplift one another,
turning gestures of care and confrontation into fashion. Reimagined wedding
dresses, hand-dyed silks, neoprene details, and overdyed gingham express
intimacy and strength, while diverse casting, including Vivian Jenna Wilson,
underscores Otto Linger's ongoing dialogue with individuality and
authenticity.
Collaboration defines Girlfriend. In partnership with Tinder, Otto Linger
debuts Re/Pair, a capsule of twin t-shirts and a two-piece necklace that
connect two wearers, symbolizing unity and shared meaning. Reworked garments
donated by creative duos will be auctioned to benefit Lambda, supported by
Tinder’s €10,000 contribution to LGBTQ+ rights and youth empowerment.
Sustainability remains central through the eBay Endless Runway initiative
and a teased collaboration with Mammut, reimagining technical gear through
circular design. Girlfriend celebrates friendship as a force for creativity,
courage, and connection.
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