Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring/Summer 26 Paris Fashionweek

    

Inside the white rooms of the Palais de Tokyo, designer Niccolò Pasqualetti showed a Spring/Summer '26 collection that was strong and artistic. Inspired by the heavy metal sculptures of artist Richard Serra, the clothes beautifully mixed sharp tailoring with soft, flowing shapes. The best part of the show was how the clothes could transform, featuring long coats that turned into dresses and leather bomber jackets with removable sleeves. Some tops and dresses were made of geometric fabric shapes stitched together, showing tiny glimpses of skin beneath. The collection played with contrasts by mixing tough leather with light cottons and thin silks. The designer also used unique details like thick steel wires and silver metal balls that wrapped around the models' bodies, alongside a special new recycled fabric that created beautiful, flowing white dresses. The show started with bright, pure whites, moving through earthy tones, and ending with deep blacks. 

Our absolute favorite looks of the collection focused heavily on leather, starting with an oversized, brown bomberjacket that balanced utilitarian grit with high fashion. The black leather dress was another great standout, pairing an open back with a perfectly sculpted balloon skirt. Another look we completely fell for was the wide, beige, cargo-style maxi skirt paired perfectly with an oversized white long shirt, creating an cool, relaxed proportion. We also loved a stunning black sequin dress that featured a deep décolleté and flowing fringes, styled over a pair of black pants.

Overall, the styling for the entire collection was a big shoutout. The accessories looked like wearable art, featuring sculpted metal belts, long necklaces, and leather bags with large round holes cut out of them. In an unusual twist, some small purses had horsehair brushes on the bottom that swept the floor as the models walked. Ultimately, Pasqualetti focused on smart, clean designs instead of wild gimmicks, proving that clothes can look like modern art while still being completely wearable.