Maison Margiela Spring Summer 2026 Collection

Inspired and bewildered are words I would use to describe how this show makes me feel. From the delightful orchestra of 61 children ranging from ages 7-15, all donning adult sized Margiela tuxedos, to the unnerving forced smiles on the models created through the use of metallic mouth inserts (resembling the house’s iconic 4 stitches).

As Vogue contribuer Sarah Mower puts it, “John Galliano took Margiela into the realms of cinematic performance and character building through his extraordinary arsenal of couture skills. Martens is much more grounded in the original Belgian aesthetic.” The clothes are grounded, well made, and intended for continual daily use everywhere from city streets to evening soirées.

My ideal self is wearing everything from this show everyday. But something I saw here that really excited me when it debuted was the presence of a certain mint green. A color I saw returning (along with coral pink) in the throughs of this 2010s fashion revival we’re experiencing. A color I’m now starting to see pop up among my peers. Welcome back mint green.