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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