Ami Paris Spring 2026 Collection
Raindrops added an extra dose of reality to Alexandre Mattiussi’s effortlessly layered Parisian silhouettes. While many French brands gravitate toward iconic monuments—staging runway shows beneath the Eiffel Tower, inside the imposing dome of the Grand Palais, or right at the Louvre—Mattiussi is more of a neighborhood man.
That’s why he chose Place des Victoires, just steps from Ami’s headquarters and not far from his flagship in the bustling Marais district (rather than the posh Avenue Montaigne), for his spring show.
“For me, this is one of the most beautiful squares in Paris, and I wanted to celebrate that we’re now a company,” Mattiussi said excitedly at the preview. “We’re a house with lots of people, so I invited all my collaborators to see the show. This is my neighborhood. I know everyone. I wave to everyone from my window.”
On Wednesday evening, models circled the bronze statue of King Louis XIV atop a rearing horse—making one wish people in the neighborhood always looked this good.
Unexpected and pleasing color combinations have been a recurring theme in this season’s menswear, and Mattiussi excelled here. He mostly worked with classic shades, adding some unconventional greens and yellows, but layered them in a way that conveyed a certain Parisian je ne sais quoi.
The ‘70s spirit running through this season was also present in pointed collars, suede overshirts, tailored coats, and A-line skirts. Generous shapes were a dominant feature—sometimes overly so—with roomy shirtdresses, boxy blazers, and wide bermuda shorts made from familiar fabrics like cotton poplin, linen, and denim.
Storm clouds threatened, but Mattiussi’s mixed-gender cast stayed composed. Those whose outfits included sheer windbreakers casually shrugged them back on as the raindrops began to fall.
The bad weather only reinforced the designer’s belief that his brand reflects real life.
“This isn’t like a fashion show—the reality in-store is different,” he said. “Everything we show here is real. Everything we show here is going to be sold.”
