Gabriela Hearst Spring 2026 Collection
Laura Dern set the tone for the show in a breathtaking wide-skirted gown, its surface painstakingly adorned with 2,400 hand-applied leather flowers. It was an opening that encapsulated the spirit of Gabriela Hearst’s “recalibration collection”, created almost entirely from materials already in her archives—97 percent deadstock fabrics—in a move that underscored both sustainability and ingenuity.
The fabrics themselves were exquisite: cashmere-silk blends with buttery softness, Sea Island cottons sourced sustainably from small-lot growers in Barbados, and hearty, textured linens, some brushed with a golden shimmer. Even the earthy-toned sandals carried meaning, crafted from invasive species skins—a luxury rooted in ecological mindfulness.
On the runway, Hearst showcased her mastery of sculpting humble fibers into commanding silhouettes. Coats, blouses, and dresses with voluminous puffed sleeves were shaped from cotton, linen, and leather, while sleek knitted gowns and a pared-back cotton V-neck dress with frayed-effect embroidery radiated subtle sophistication.
The designer continued her exploration of the tarot, this season drawing from the Major Arcana—characters like the magician, the high priestess, and the hanged man whispered through the collection. Intarsia sweaters featuring watercolor illustrations made the most literal references, while subtler nods appeared in the details: Hearst unearthed a stash of golden charms—a moon, a wand, a skull, a cup—and transformed them into fringe accents on suede coats and skirts, softly chiming to the music of Max Richter as the models walked.
