Balenciaga Fall 2026: Collar Me Beautiful

Balenciaga Fall 2026: Collar Me Beautiful

Source: Vogue

Summary

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s latest collection for Valentino features statement outerwear with face-framing portrait collars, a collaboration with “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson. The collection aims to capture the essence of a new generation.


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The look feels familiar.

Valentino’s portrait collars evoke the grandeur of 16th-century European art, while Sam Levinson’s influence brings a touch of modernity. The collection’s focus on statement outerwear is reminiscent of 80s power dressing. The trend returns with a new name, but the silhouette remains the same. The cycle of fashion continues, with each generation rediscovering the past. The portrait collar, a staple of Renaissance fashion, is reimagined for the Instagram age.


Author: Evan Null